Cardiology Medications Quiz
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Which patient assessment would alert the nurse to withhold a loop diuretic?
A. Crackles in the lung bases
B. +2 pitting peripheral edema
C. Serum potassium of 2.6 mEq/L
D. Weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat arrhythmias?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. Calcium Channel Blockers
A geriatric patient with a history of kidney disease develops increasing bilateral edema in the legs and feet. The health care provider has ordered a potassium-sparing diuretic. Select the diurectic action of this medication.
A. The medication should increase reabsorption of sodium and potassium.
B. The medication should decrease sodium transport and increase potassium.
C. The medication should excrete water and sodium but save potassium.
D. The medication should excrete potassium and save water and sodium.
Which of the following is an anticoagulant medication?
A. Metoprolol
B. Warfarin
C. Lisinopril
D. Amlodipine
Diuretics can be used for the following conditions EXCEPT
A. Heart Failure
B. Edema
C. Fluid in the lungs
D. Diabetes
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat heart failure?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. ACE Inhibitors
Which of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor?
A. Metoprolol
B. Warfarin
C. Lisinopril
D. Amlodipine
Ototoxicity is a side effect related to this diuretic.
A. acetazolamide
B. mannitol
C. frusemide
D. thiazide
Which class of medications is commonly used to prevent blood clots?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. Calcium Channel Blockers
A patient who has been taking a thiazide diuretic is hypokalemic. The nurse should instruct the patient to increase dietary intake of which foods?
A. green leafy vegetables.
B. canned vegetables
C. low fat dairy products
D. bananas and citrus fruits.
Which class of medications is commonly used to lower blood pressure?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. ACE Inhibitors
Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?
A. Diltiazem
B. Enalapril
C. Atenolol
D. Losartan
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat abnormal heart rhythms?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?
A. Diltiazem
B. Enalapril
C. Atenolol
D. Losartan
Name the agent under the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
A. Frusemide
B. Indapamide
C. Acetazolamide
D. Mannitol
The nurse has provided patient teaching about potassium-sparing diuretic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “I will take my medication in the morning.”
B. “I will report a weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days.”
C. “I will rise slowly when I get up from a sitting position.”
D. “I will use a salt substitute because I limit my salt intake.”
This hormone is responsible to absorb water from the lumen.
A. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B. Parathyroid
C. Aldosterone
Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?
A. Diltiazem
B. Enalapril
C. Atenolol
D. Losartan
Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
A. Digoxin
B. Verapamil
C. Spironolactone
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
Which of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor?
A. Metoprolol
B. Warfarin
C. Lisinopril
D. Amlodipine
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat angina?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?
A. Anticoagulants
B. Antiarrhythmics
C. Beta Blockers
D. ACE Inhibitors
Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
A. acetazolamide (Diamox)
B. spironolactone (Aldactone)
C. furosemide (Lasix)
D. bumetanide (Bumex)
Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
A. Digoxin
B. Verapamil
C. Spironolactone
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
When administering loop diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented?
A. Vitamins
B. Minerals
C. Calcium
D. Potassium
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