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ATI- Pharm Made Easy- Cardiovascular Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of administering nitroglycerin during an episode of angina?✔✔To dilate coronary arteries and relieve chest pain.
What is a key vital sign a nurse should monitor before giving a beta blocker?✔✔Heart rate.
Why should a patient take statins at night?✔✔Because the liver produces the most cholesterol at night.
What serious side effect should patients report when taking statins?✔✔Muscle pain or weakness.
What electrolyte imbalance can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity?✔✔Low potassium levels (hypokalemia).
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What is the most dangerous complication of untreated hypertension?✔✔Stroke or heart attack.
What is the main action of ACE inhibitors in the cardiovascular system?✔✔They block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, lowering blood pressure.
Why must patients taking warfarin monitor their INR regularly?✔✔To ensure the blood is not too thin or too thick.
What is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin?✔✔Headache due to vasodilation.
What symptom may indicate digoxin toxicity in a patient?✔✔Blurred vision or yellow halos around lights.
Why should patients rise slowly when taking antihypertensive drugs?✔✔To prevent orthostatic hypotension.
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What should a nurse do if a patient’s apical pulse is below 60 bpm before giving digoxin?✔✔Hold the dose and notify the provider.
Why are diuretics often prescribed for heart failure?✔✔To reduce fluid buildup and decrease the workload on the heart.
What kind of diet should patients on potassium-wasting diuretics follow?✔✔A diet rich in potassium.
Why must beta blockers be tapered off slowly rather than stopped abruptly?✔✔Stopping suddenly can cause rebound hypertension or chest pain.
What is the purpose of giving aspirin to patients with cardiovascular disease?✔✔To reduce platelet aggregation and prevent clots.
What lab value is commonly monitored when a patient is on heparin therapy?✔✔aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time).
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