Medication Side Effects and Nursing Interventions Quiz
Test your knowledge on medication side effects and nursing interventions for nitroglycerin and digoxin, including common side effects, adverse effects, and specific nursing actions. Learn about avoiding grapefruit juice with nitroglycerin, and the importance of proper administration and monitoring with digoxin.
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Medication Side Effects and Nursing Interventions Quiz
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List of Questions25 questions
- Question 1
- Amiodarone
- Amlodipine
- Digoxin
- Nitroglycerin
- Question 2
- Vasoconstriction
- Decreased Blood Pressure
- Increased myocardial contractility
- Decreased heart rate
- Question 3
- Nitroglycerin
- Amiodarone
- Digoxin
- Amlodipine
- Question 4
- Inhibit angiotensin II receptors
- Block alpha-adrenergic receptors
- Increase myocardial contractility
- Block calcium from entering muscle cells
- Question 5
- Lie down and rest
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Take an aspirin
- Increase the nitroglycerin dose
- Question 6
- Joint pain
- Confusion
- Hearing loss
- Red halos in vision
- Question 7
- Administer with a high-fat meal
- Report any decrease in pulse rate immediately
- Monitor for signs of hypernatremia
- Watch for a significant increase in pulse rate
- Question 8
- Acts on smooth muscle and arteries
- Increases heart rate
- Decreases blood pressure
- Acts on sodium channels
- Question 9
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Photosensitivity
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Worsening of heart failure
- Question 10
- Risk of hypernatremia
- Increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis
- Treats symptomatic bradycardia effectively
- Rare but serious side effects
- Question 11
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Urinary retention
- Question 12
- Green and yellow halos in vision
- Stevens-Johnsons syndrome
- Circulatory collapse
- Anaphylaxis
- Question 13
- Bradycardia
- Photosensitivity
- Hypernatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Question 14
- Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Hydralazine (Apresoline)
- Prazosin (Minipress)
- Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
- Question 15
- Apical pulse rate
- Liver function tests
- Blood sugar levels
- Serum potassium levels
- Question 16
- Prazosin (Minipress)
- Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Hydralazine (Apresoline)
- Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- Question 17
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Shortness of breath
- Insomnia
- Question 18
- Hyperkalemia and hypoglycemia
- Jaundice and angioedema
- Hypertension and tachycardia
- Dizziness and heartburn
- Question 19
- Shortness of breath and weakness
- Hypotension and hyperkalemia
- Impotence and lethargy
- Depression and insomnia
- Question 20
- Decreased blood pressure
- Improved myocardial contractility
- Vasodilation of arteries/arterioles
- Increased heart rate
- Question 21
- Amlodipine
- Digoxin
- Enalapril
- Hydralazine
- Question 22
- Yellow vision and hallucinations
- Headache and heartburn
- Jaundice and angioedema
- Hypokalemia and hypoglycemia
- Question 23
- Enalapril
- Atenolol
- Valsartan
- Amlodipine
- Question 24
- Slow, fast, or irregular heart rate
- Taste disturbance and headache
- Fever/chills and blood dyscrasias
- Yellow vision and hallucinations
- Question 25
- Hyperkalemia and taste disturbance
- Dizziness and weakness
- Diarrhea and heartburn
- Insomnia and nightmares
List of Flashcards15 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink 'calcium channel blocker.' It affects heart and artery muscles.Memory TipAmlo-D: calcium BLOCKER
- Card 2HintThis medication opens up blood vessels.Memory TipNitro = lower BP
- Card 3HintWhat happens when blood pressure drops too much?Memory TipNitro makes you dizzy
- Card 4HintThis class of drugs blocks a specific type of receptor.Memory TipAlpha blockers antagonize
- Card 5HintWhat simple pain reliever is often recommended for headaches?Memory TipNitro headache = aspirin
- Card 6HintThis is a neurological symptom indicating too much medication.Memory TipDigoxin too much: confused
- Card 7HintThis medication can cause a reflex change in heart rate.Memory TipHydralazine: watch pulse
- Card 8HintThink about where this medication exerts its primary effect.Memory TipPrazosin: muscles, arteries
- Card 9HintThis medication can negatively impact the heart's pumping ability.Memory TipAmiodarone worsens heart failure
- Card 10HintConsider the safety profile for extended therapy.Memory TipAtropine: no long term use
- Card 11HintThis is related to its blood pressure lowering effect.Memory TipNitro: watch for dizziness
- Card 12HintThis is a classic visual disturbance indicating toxicity.Memory TipDigoxin toxicity: colored halos
- Card 13HintThink about how this medication affects the skin's reaction to light.Memory TipAmiodarone: sensitive to sun
- Card 14HintBoth types of medications can significantly lower blood pressure.Memory TipPrazosin + ED meds = hypotension
- Card 15HintThis type of medication directly affects heart rate and contractility.Memory TipDigoxin: check apical pulse