Scheda di esercizi di Area medico-chirurgica: cardiovascolare e respiratoria con soluzioni

Which side effect is particularly linked with spironolactone in men?

1. AA persistent dry, tickly cough
2. BHair loss on the scalp and eyebrows
3. COrange-red colouring of the urine
4. DBreast enlargement (gynaecomastia)

Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the superior and inferior venae cavae?

1. AThe left atrium
2. BThe left ventricle
3. CThe right ventricle
4. DThe right atrium

Which of these is a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease?

1. AMale sex
2. BOlder age
3. CFamily history
4. DSmoking

After thrombolysis for a myocardial infarction, which complication is the nurse most concerned to detect?

1. AConstipation from bed rest
2. BA high blood glucose caused by the thrombolytic drug itself
3. CBleeding, including a sudden change in neurological status
4. DA skin rash appearing at the sites of the ECG electrodes

Why is a non-selective beta-blocker such as propranolol usually avoided in a patient with asthma?

1. AIt makes inhaled corticosteroids work too strongly
2. BIt raises the heart rate sharply during an acute asthma attack
3. CIt can cause bronchospasm by blocking beta-2 receptors
4. DIt thickens airway mucus by drying the airways

A woman had lymph nodes removed from her left armpit for breast cancer. Which advice helps reduce the risk of lymphoedema?

1. AUse only the left arm for heavy lifting to build up its muscles
2. BApply tight jewellery to the left wrist
3. CAvoid BP cuffs and injections on the left arm where possible
4. DKeep the left arm hanging down and as still as possible all day

Two days after a coronary stent, a patient on aspirin and ticagrelor has black, tarry stools and feels faint on standing. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive a laxative and repeat the observations tomorrow
2. BStop both antiplatelet drugs permanently on the nurse's own decision
3. CCheck vital signs, report urgently and anticipate a blood count
4. DReassure the patient that iron tablets cause black stools

A nurse teaches a patient who is starting warfarin. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will tell my dentist that I take warfarin."
2. B"If I miss a dose, I will take two the next day."
3. C"I will have regular INR blood tests."
4. D"I will check before taking any new medicines or herbal remedies."