Question

1. a patient with angina has been given isosorbide mononitrate. which of the following symptoms could indicate that the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction to the drug?

hypertension
tachycardia
dry mouth
fatigue

1. a diabetic patient who has been using insulin to manage her blood glucose levels was admitted to the hospital. which of her health problems would prompt the nurse to re - evaluate the patient’s daily insulin requirements?

hypertension
atrial fibrillation
infection
hypothyroidism

Explanation:

Question 3

Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate drug used for angina. It causes vasodilation, which can lead to reflex tachycardia (increased heart rate) as the body tries to compensate for the drop in blood pressure. Hypertension is unlikely (nitrates lower BP), dry mouth and fatigue are not typical adverse reactions of this drug.

Infection in a diabetic patient causes stress, which increases blood glucose levels (due to stress hormones like cortisol). This increased glucose demand requires more insulin to manage. Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and hypothyroidism do not directly impact insulin requirements related to glucose management like infection does.

Answer:

B. tachycardia

Question 4