Final: Exam 4

Question 1

Nitroglycerin is used for what?

Answer 1

Dilation of veins reduces amount returning to the heart so it decreased contractility

Question 2

When is sublingual nitroglycerin used?

Answer 2

For acute episodes

Question 3

What drugs are used for the prevention of clots?

Answer 3

anticoagulants, and antiplatelets

Question 4

What is a sign that Furosemide is working?

Answer 4

Absence of edema in lower extremities

Question 5

What is a serious adverse effect of Verapamil?

Answer 5

Heart rate 132 bpm (reflex tachycardia)

Question 6

Clopidogrel is used for what?

Answer 6

Reducing the risk of stroke from clots

Question 7

What indicates that the patient understands the teaching when taking verapamil?

Answer 7

It will slow my HR do I won’t get fatigued

Question 8

What should be monitored when taking amiodarone?

Answer 8

Pulmonary function test

Question 9

When should you take chlorothiazide?

Answer 9

Take it early in the morning

Question 10

What are some adverse effects of CCB?

Answer 10

Mylasia, facial edema, and constipation