The Cardiovascular System
A health care professional is reviewing the history of a patient who is about to begin
furosemide (Lasix) therapy to treat hypertension. Which of the following drugs that the
patient takes should alert the health care professional to take further action? - ✔Lithium
(Lithobid) for bipolar disorder
Furosemide is high-ceiling loop diuretic, increases sodium loss and can cause
reabsorption of lithium, a mood stabilizer.
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking verapamil
(Calan) to treat atrial fibrillation. The health care professional should tell the patient to
avoid grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause - ✔hypotension
A health care professional is assessing a patient following the administration of
nifedipine (Procardia). Recognizing the adverse effects of nifedipine, the health care
professional should be prepared to administer which of the following drugs? -
✔Propranolol (Inderal)
Administering a beta-adrenergic blocker will minimize the adverse effects by decreasing
the cardiac oxygen demand.
When talking with a patient about taking epleronone (Inspra) to treat hypertension, the
health care professional should include which of the following instructions? - ✔Avoid the
use of salt substitutes.
Many salt substitutes contain significant amounts of potassium and can cause
hyperkalemia.
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking losartan
(Cozaar) to treat hypertension. The health care professional should tell the patient to
report which of the following indication of an adverse reaction to the drug? - ✔Facial
Edema
Can cause angioedema often manifesting as redness and swelling around the eyes and
lips. Patients should stop taking the drug and seek medical attention immediately.
When talking with a patient about taking amiodarone (Cordarone) to treat atrial
fibrillation, which of the following should the health care professional tell the patient to
avoid? - ✔Grapefruit Juice
In particulary large amounts can cause toxicity of potassium channel blockers.
