NR 508 Week 2 Quiz / NR508 Week 2 Quiz : Chamberlain College of Nursing (2020/21, All Correct)
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NR508 Week 2 Quiz (Latest): Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR 508 Week 2 Quiz (Latest): Chamberlain College of Nursing
Question 1.1. A patient who has angina is taking nitroglycerin and long-acting nifedipine. The primary care NP notes a persistent blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg at several follow-u...
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NR 508 Week 2 Quiz
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Question 1. A patient who has angina is taking nitroglycerin and long-acting
nifedipine. The primary care NP notes a persistent blood
pressure of 9060 mm Hg at several follow-up visits. The patient
reports lightheadedness associated with standing up. The NP
should consult with the patient’s cardiologist about changing the
medication to:
amlodipine (Norvasc).
isradipine (DynaCirc).
verapamil HCl (Calan).
short-acting nifedipine (Procardia).
Explanation: Verapamil and diltiazem are less likely to cause hypotension
than nifedipine and related drugs, such as isradipine and
amlodipine.
Question 2. A patient who will begin using nitroglycerin for angina asks the
primary care NP how the medication works to relieve pain. The
NP should tell the patient that nitroglycerin acts to:
dissolve atheromatous lesions.
relax vascular smooth muscle.
prevent catecholamine release.
reduce C-reactive protein levels.
Explanation: Nitrates relax vascular smooth muscle via stimulation of intracellular
cyclic guanosine monophosphate production with the major effect being to
reduce myocardial oxygen demand. Nitrates do not dissolve atheromatous
lesions, prevent catecholamine release, or reduce C-reactive protein levels.
Question 3. A patient with Graves’ disease is taking methimazole. After 6
months of therapy, the primary care NP notes normal T3 and
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