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NURS 221 EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 2
VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE 210
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
VERSION A
"-pril" - ANSWERMedications in the antihypertensive ACE-inhibitors class have what
kind of ending?
Hypertension, Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Insulin resistance - ANSWERWhat
are antihypertensive ACE-inhibitors used to treat?
Kidneys - ANSWERACE inhibitors are protective of what organ?
Hyperkalemia, Dry cough, Angioedema - ANSWERWhat are some side effects/adverse
reactions of antihypertensive ACE-inhibitors?
Angioedema - ANSWERACE-inhibitors are the #1 class of medication that causes
what?
Discontinuing the K+ supplement - ANSWERIf a patient is taking a K+ supplement and
an antihypertensive ACE-inhibitor, what should the nurse/provider recommend?
They do not cause dry cough/angioedema/hyperkalemia - ANSWERAntihypertensive
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are similar to ACE-inhibitors except for what?
"-sartan" - ANSWERWhat ending do ARBs have?
Losartan (Cozaar), Olmesartan (Benicar) - ANSWERWhat are two medications in the
ARBs class?
Block the release of aldosterone, Promote excretion of sodium/water, Retain potassium
- ANSWERAldosterone antagonists do what?
Hyperkalemia - ANSWERWhat is a side effect of aldosterone antagonists?
,Loop diuretics, Thiazide diuretics, Potassium-sparing diuretics - ANSWERWhat are the
three types of antihypertensive diuretics?
Potassium - ANSWERWhat do loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics not spare?
Potassium supplement - ANSWERSince loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics do not
spare potassium, what should be taken in tandem with these medications?
Anuric - ANSWERDiuretics should never be given if a patient is completely what?
Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Acute/Chronic renal failure - ANSWERWhat are
some clinical indications for antihypertensive diuretics?
Furosemide (Lasix) - ANSWERWhat medication is an antihypertensive loop diuretic?
Spironolactone (Aldactone) - ANSWERWhat medication is a potassium-sparing
diuretic?
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Esidrix) - ANSWERWhat medication is a
thiazide diuretic?
Ototoxicity - ANSWERFurosemide may cause what?
Hypokalemia, Orthostatic hypotension - ANSWERWhat are some side effects/adverse
reactions for loop and thiazide diuretics?
Hyperkalemia - ANSWERWhat is a side effect/adverse reaction to potassium-sparing
diuretics?
Digitalis - ANSWERWhat medication does not play well with loop diuretics?
Mannitol (Osmitrol) - ANSWERWhat medication is used to bring down intracranial
pressure?
Classic angina (Exertional angina) - ANSWERWhat kind of angina is usually associated
with coronary atherosclerosis, can be precipitated by cold/exertion/stress, and is
characterized by pain that lasts for 15 minutes then disappears?
Unstable angina (Crescendo or Pre-infarction angina) - ANSWERWhat kind of angina is
progressive, more frequent, and severe?
Variant angina (Prinzmetal's or Vasospastic angina) - ANSWERWhat kind of angina is
associated with probable spasms of the coronary arteries, occurs at rest, and usually
follows a regular pattern?
, Nitrates - ANSWERWhat kind of medication is used to treat angina pectoris and PVD
and causes vasodilation?
Nitroglycerin - ANSWERWhat medication is sensitive to light and must be kept in amber
bags?
Headache - ANSWERWhat is the most common complaint for people taking
nitroglycerin?
3 - ANSWERHow many doses of nitroglycerin can be given before calling 911?
8-12 hours - ANSWERThe "nitrate free" period should be how long?
Head injury - ANSWERYou should be cautious with what condition when administering
nitroglycerin?
Erectile dysfunction medications - ANSWERWhat kind of medication should be avoided
when taking nitroglycerin?
Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin - ANSWERWhat medications should be given
for chest pain? (HINT: think MONA)
"-lol" - ANSWERWhat ending do beta-blocker medications have?
Hypertension, Myocardial infarction, CHF - ANSWERWhat conditions are treated with
beta blockers?
Fatigue, Sexual dysfunction, Dizziness - ANSWERWhat are some side effects of beta
blockers?
Patients with heart blocks, HR <60, Systolic BP <90 mm Hg - ANSWERWhat are some
contraindications for beta blockers?
Rebound effect (tachycardia) - ANSWERWhat is a danger that must be considered
when stopping beta blockers?
1. Decreases the force of contraction
2. Decreases heart rate
3. Vasodilation of the coronary arteries - ANSWERWhat are the three actions of calcium
channel blockers?
Lower BP - ANSWERCalcium channel blockers do what?
Dizziness, Headache (due to vasodilation) - ANSWERWhat is a side effect of calcium
channel blockers?
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