Chapter 21 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland - Adams

Chapter 21 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd edition By Holland – Adams

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) ________ is the term used to describe impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries.
A) Coronary heart disease B) Angina pectoris
C) Myocardial infarction D) Cerebrovascular accident
1)
2) Angina is characterized by:
A) Sudden weakness with severe headache.
B) Chest pain on physical exertion or emotional stress.
C) Crushing chest pain that radiates to the jaw and left arm.
D) Slow heart rate and difficulty standing.
2)
3) A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between stable and unstable angina. The best
response by the nurse would be:
A) ʺUnstable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Stable angina is when angina
episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.ʺ
B) ʺStable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Unstable angina is
when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.ʺ
C) ʺUnstable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Stable angina is
when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.ʺ
D) ʺStable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Unstable angina is when angina
episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest.ʺ
3)
4) A client presents in the Emergency Department with chest pain. The nurse knows that which of
the following conditions can cause chest pain? Select all that apply.
A) Arthritis B) Peptic ulcer disease
C) Myocardial infarction D) Gastric reflux
4)
5) The nurse recognizes the need for further teaching when the client makes which of the following
statements?
A) ʺI am going to a smoking cessation class.ʺ
B) ʺAs long as I exercise, stress at my job will not bother me.ʺ
C) ʺIʹll make sure to take my high—blood pressure pills.ʺ
D) ʺI will check my weight gain/loss regularly.ʺ

Answer Key
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1) A
2) B
3) B
4) B, C, D
5) B