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Abnormalities in cardiac conduction resulting in an irregular heart rhythm is called a...
dysrhythmia/arrhythmia
When providing education to a client being discharged on furosemide, the nurse will let them know that it is best to take the medication when...
In the morning
What is the suffix for commonly used medications which treat dyslipidemia?
statin
A client is prescribed captopril. The nurse provides education on what common side effect?
dry cough
A client in uncontrolled Atrial Fibrillation is at high risk for what health alteration?
Stroke
What laboratory level is commonly ordered for clients on loop diuretics which then becomes a priority nursing assessment?
potassium level
Atorvastatin is best absorbed when given at what time of day?
evening/night
The nurse should anticipate holding the metoprolol if the client's heart rate is less than...
60
A client is receiving an infusion of amiodarone for atrial fibrillation. What needs to be prioritized during this infusion?
monitoring heart rate and blood pressure
A client receiving ___1___ diuretics is directed not to use ___2___ dietary substitute?
1 = type of diuretic
2 = specific dietary substitute
1. potassium sparing
2. salt
A client can take nitroglycerin every ___1___ minutes for up to ___2___ doses?
1. 5
2. 3
Education for clients with hypertension not only includes the importance of medication compliance but also...
lifestyle modifications
These classifications of antihypertensive medication are NOT safe to take during pregnancy.
ACE (Angiotensin converting enzyme) Inhibitors and ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blockers)
How does the nurse know the newly prescribed diuretic is working?
decrease in weight, increase in urine output, decreased edema, decreased BP, improved lung sounds
The nurse is educating a client started on a statin about the possibility of the adverse effects called myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. The nurse explains that myopathy and rhabdomyolysis are...
muscle pain/weakness/a serious condition where muscle tissue rapidly breaks down, potentially leading to kidney damage
The nurse should anticipate holding the lisinopril if the client's blood pressure is less than...
90/60
A client is receiving digoxin to treat their atrial fibrillation. What are the signs and symptoms of toxicity?
Headache, nausea, vomiting, visual changes/hallucinations, delirium, bradycardia.
A client needing a diuretic has had consistently low potassium levels despite supplementation. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?
spironolactone
A nurse is patient-teaching about the newly prescribed medication hydralazine. The nurse includes these possible side/adverse effects of the medication.
hypotension, palpitations, edema to extremities, lightheadedness/dizziness, tremors, numbness, tingling, disorientation, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lupus.
A client comes in with hypertensive crisis with a BP of 188/105. They are given enalapril and their BP is now 141/ 89. The CNA informs the nurse that the client is not feeling well. When the nurse enters the room and ask the client how they are feeling, they answer but their words are slurred and they complain of tingling in left arm. The nurse anticipates the provider will order what medication?
Alteplase