AACN Exam CCRN-Adult Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for AACN's CCRN-Adult exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

[All CCRN-Adult Questions]

A patient with an acute anterior wall MI presents with an S3 gallop and the following values:

Which drug therapy would be most appropriate for this patient?

Avasodilators and positive inotropes

Bvasopressors and beta-blockers

Cvasodilators and diuretics

Dvasopressors and calcium-channel blockers

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: C

In the setting of an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI) with an S3 gallop, the patient is likely experiencing heart failure and possibly acute pulmonary edema. The appropriate treatment includes vasodilators to reduce afterload and diuretics to decrease preload and pulmonary congestion. This combination helps to improve cardiac output and reduce the workload on the heart. Reference: CCRN Exam Handbook, AACN, page 20, section on Cardiovascular.

by Timothy at Mar 06, 2025, 05:11 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium CCRN-Adult Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Malika

3 months ago

I think vasopressors and calcium-channel blockers might be the best option here.

upvoted 0 times

...

Catalina

3 months ago

I would go with vasodilators and diuretics, considering the patient's condition.

upvoted 0 times

...

Jennifer

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe vasopressors and beta-blockers would be more suitable.

upvoted 0 times

...

Kristeen

3 months ago

I think the most appropriate drug therapy would be vasodilators and positive inotropes.

upvoted 0 times

...

Von

3 months ago

Haha, this is like a classic CCRN question! I'm going with C too. Gotta love those diuretics and vasodilators.

upvoted 0 times

...

Viola

3 months ago

I was debating between A and C, but I'm going with C as well. Vasodilators to reduce afterload and diuretics to reduce preload seem like the most appropriate approach for this patient.

upvoted 0 times

Junita

2 months ago

C is definitely the way to go. It will help improve the patient's condition.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lorean

3 months ago

I agree, reducing afterload with vasodilators and preload with diuretics seems like the right choice.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lauran

3 months ago

I think C is the best option too. Vasodilators and diuretics make sense for this patient.

upvoted 0 times

...

Nu

3 months ago

Hmm, I think C) vasodilators and diuretics would be the best choice here. The S3 gallop indicates heart failure, so we need to focus on reducing preload and afterload.

upvoted 0 times

Nettie

2 months ago

Vasopressors and calcium-channel blockers could also help improve cardiac function in this case.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lili

3 months ago

I think vasodilators and diuretics would be better to address the underlying heart failure.

upvoted 0 times

...

Dulce

3 months ago

Wouldn't vasopressors and beta-blockers be more appropriate to improve cardiac output?

upvoted 0 times

...

Francesco

3 months ago

I agree, C) vasodilators and diuretics would help reduce the workload on the heart.

upvoted 0 times

...