Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders

Question 1 of 5

A patient with mitral stenosis exhibits new symptoms of a dysrhythmia. Based on the pathophysiology of this disease process, the nurse would expect the patient to exhibit what heart rhythm?

A. Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

B. Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

C. Atrial fibrillation

D. Sinus bradycardia

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Question 2 of 5

A patient who has undergone a valve replacement with a mechanical valve prosthesis is due to be discharged home. During discharge teaching, the nurse should discuss the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to which of the following?

A. Exposure to immunocompromised individuals

B. Future hospital admissions

C. Dental procedures

D. Live vaccinations

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Question 3 of 5

A patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has been admitted to the medical unit. During the nurses admission interview, the patient states that she takes over-the-counter water pills on a regular basis. How should the nurse best respond to the fact that the patient has been taking diuretics?

A. Encourage the patient to drink at least 2 liters of fluid daily.

B. Increase the patients oral sodium intake.

C. Inform the care provider because diuretics are contraindicated.

D. Ensure that the patients fluid balance is monitored vigilantly.

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Question 4 of 5

The critical care nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving cyclosporine postoperative heart transplant. The patient asks the nurse to remind him what this medication is for. How should the nurse best respond?

A. Azathioprine decreases the risk of thrombus formation.

B. Azathioprine ensures adequate cardiac output.

C. Azathioprine increases the number of white blood cells.

D. Azathioprine minimizes rejection of the transplant.

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Question 5 of 5

A patient with a history rheumatic heart disease knows that she is at risk for bacterial endocarditis when undergoing invasive procedures. Prior to a scheduled cystoscopy, the nurse should ensure that the patient knows the importance of taking which of the following drugs?

A. Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

B. Metoprolol (Lopressor)

C. Azathioprine (Imuran)

D. Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

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