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Pharmacology: Exam 5 PracticeQuestions
The nurse is assessing the patient's knowledge regarding drug therapy
prescribed for the treatment of hypertension’ Which statement by the patient
indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse?
a’ "I will move slowly from a sitting to standing position’"
b’ "I will wear a medical alert bracelet’"
c’ "When my blood pressure is over 140/90, I will wake my medication’"
d’ "Blood pressure drugs can cause changes in sexual functioning’" - correct
answer c’ "When my blood pressure is over 140/90, I will wake my medication’"
The nurse understands a patient who is treated for hypertension may be switched
to an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) because of which angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor adverse effect?
a’ Fatigue
b’ Dry, nonproductive cough
c’ Hypokalemia
d’ Orthostatic hypotension - correct answer b’ Dry, nonproductive cough
Which medication would the nurse question if prescribed together with ACE
inhibitors?
,a’ Potassium chloride
b’ Morphine
c’ Furosemide
d’ Docusate sodium - correct answer a’ Potassium chloride
During discharge teaching, which statement by the nurse would be most
appropriate for a patient prescribed a transdermal clonidine?
a’ "The patch should be applied to a nondairy site, and you should not suddenly
stop using this drug’"
b’ "Occasional drooling is a common adverse effect of this medication’"
c’ "Your blood pressure should be checked by your health care provider two to
three times a week’"
d’ "Prolonged sitting or standing does not cause hypotension symptoms’" -
correct answer a’ "The patch should be applied to a nondairy site, and you should
not suddenly stop using this drug’"
Before administering eplerenone to a patient, what is the priority nursing action?
a’ Auscultate heart sounds’
b’ Check serum electrolytes’
c’ Obtain serum thiocyanate level’
d’ Assess level of consciousness’ - correct answer b’ Check serum electrolytes’
,To prevent cerebral artery spasms after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the nurse
anticipates administering which calcium channel blocker?
a’ Amlodipine
b’ Nimodipine
c’ Diltiazem
d’ Verapamil - correct answer b’ Nimodipine
The nurse would question a prescription for a calcium channel blocker in a
patient with which condition?
a’ Angina pectoris
b’ Increased intracranial pressure
c’ Hypotension
d’ Dysrhythmia - correct answer c’ Hypotension
The nurse is conducting a community education program’ When explaining
different medication regimens to treat hypertension, it would be accurate to state
that African Americans often respond better to which combination of
medications?
a’ ACE inhibitors and diuretics
b’ ACE inhibitors and beta blockers
c’ Diuretics and beta blockers
d’ Diuretics and calcium channel blockers - correct answer d’ Diuretics and
calcium channel blockers
, What is the classification of carvedilol?
a’ Dual-action alpha-1 and beta receptor blocker
b’ ACE inhibitor
c’ beta blocker
d’ alpha-2 blocker - correct answer a’ Dual-action alpha-1 and beta receptor
blocker
When administering nitroprusside by continuous intravenous infusion, the nurse
monitors for which symptom of drug toxicity?
a’ Hyperglycemia
b’ Fever
c’ Hypotension
d’ Wheezing - correct answer c’ Hypotension
A patient who is prescribed tamsulosin does not have a history of hypertension’
The nurse knows this medication is also used for what condition?
a’ Pulmonary emboli
b’ Migraine headache
c’ Subarachnoid hemorrhage
d’ Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - correct answer d’ Benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH)
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