Medication Side Effects and Nursing Interventions Quiz

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Which medication is known for blocking calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?

  • Amiodarone
  • Amlodipine (correct)
  • Digoxin
  • Nitroglycerin

What is the intended response of arteriolar vasodilators like nitroglycerin?

  • Vasoconstriction
  • Decreased Blood Pressure (correct)
  • Increased myocardial contractility
  • Decreased heart rate

Which medication is associated with the side effect of hypotension and dizziness?

  • Nitroglycerin (correct)
  • Amiodarone
  • Digoxin
  • Amlodipine

What is the mechanism of action of alpha adrenergic antagonists like amiodarone?

<p>Block alpha-adrenergic receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse instruct the patient to do if they experience a headache while taking nitroglycerin?

<p>Take an aspirin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of digoxin toxicity that the nurse should monitor for in a patient taking digoxin?

<p>Confusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important nursing intervention when administering hydralazine (Apresoline) due to its side effects?

<p>Watch for a significant increase in pulse rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does prazosin (Minipress) differ from beta blockers in its mechanism of action?

<p>Acts on smooth muscle and arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) and requires immediate attention?

<p>Worsening of heart failure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason atropine is not recommended for long-term use?

<p>Rare but serious side effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the use of nitroglycerin?

<p>Dizziness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is a concern when administering digoxin (Lanoxin) due to its narrow therapeutic range?

<p>Green and yellow halos in vision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant side effect associated with amiodarone (Cordarone) that requires careful monitoring?

<p>Photosensitivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should not be administered concurrently with erectile dysfunction medications to avoid a hypotensive event?

<p>Prazosin (Minipress) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse closely monitor in a patient taking a cardiac glycoside like digoxin?

<p>Apical pulse rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication acts as a negative chronotrope and positive inotrope, requiring careful assessment of the patient's pulse rate?

<p>Digoxin (Lanoxin) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the use of atropine for treating symptomatic bradycardia?

<p>Blurred vision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers?

<p>Jaundice and angioedema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers?

<p>Hypotension and hyperkalemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intended response of Organic Nitrates like nitroglycerin?

<p>Vasodilation of arteries/arterioles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication blocks calcium from entering muscle cells of the heart and arteries?

<p>Amlodipine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with Cardiac Glycosides like digoxin?

<p>Yellow vision and hallucinations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication requires careful monitoring for asthma patients to use selective versions?

<p>Atenolol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect should nurses be particularly vigilant for in patients taking Calcium Channel Blockers?

<p>Fever/chills and blood dyscrasias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common adverse effect associated with Beta-Adrenergic Blockers like atenolol?

<p>Dizziness and weakness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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