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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving hydralazine [Apresoline]. The healthcare provider prescribes
propranolol [Inderal]. The nurse knows that a drug such as propranolol often is combined with
hydralazine for what purpose? - ANSWER: To protect against reflex tachycardia
Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to obtain before administering hydralazine
[Apresoline]? - ANSWER: Blood pressure
A patient is prescribed hydralazine [Apresoline] for the treatment of essential hypertension. Which
expected adverse effects should the nurse discuss with the patient? - ANSWER: Fatigue
Dizziness
Headache
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a nitroprusside [Nipride] intravenous infusion. The patient's
wife asks why furosemide [Lasix] is being prescribed along with this drug. The nurse's response is
based on which concept? - ANSWER: Many vasodilators cause retention of sodium and water.
The nurse is teaching a patient who has just been prescribed a vasodilator. Which statement by the
patient indicates that the teaching was effective? - ANSWER: "I will rise slowly when changing from a
sitting to a standing position."
A patient in a hypertensive crisis is being started on a continuous sodium nitroprusside [Nipride]
infusion. What interventions are essential before the nurse administers nitroprusside [Nipride]? -
ANSWER: Obtain a baseline weight and weigh daily.
Prepare for arterial line insertion.
Cover the solution with an opaque bag.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving intravenous sodium nitroprusside
[Nitropress] for 3 days. Which assessement data indicate the patient may be experiencing thiocyanate
toxicity? - ANSWER: Sudden confusion
The patient is admitted for the management of a hypertensive emergency. The healthcare provider
prescribes sodium nitroprusside [Nipride] drug therapy. What is the priority nursing action during this
treatment? - ANSWER: Adjust the intravenous infusion rate to the blood pressure response.
The nurse is preparing to administer minoxidil [Loniten] 5 mg orally. What is the only cardiovascular
indication for this mediacation? - ANSWER: Severe hypertension
A patient with hypertensive emergency is admitted to the hospital. Which medication should the
nurse be prepared to administer to this patient? - ANSWER: Sodium nitroprusside [Nipride]
(T/F)
Hydralazine (Apresoline) reduces the work of the heart by reducing afterload - ANSWER: True
(T/F)
Hydralazine (Apresoline) lowers blood pressure by causing vasodilation and diuresis - ANSWER: False
(T/F)
An adverse effect of minoxidil is impairment in tissue perfusion - ANSWER: False
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