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NSG 3022 Pharmacology I Final Exam Fall 2024
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NSG 3022 Pharmacology I Final Exam Fall 2024A African American client presents to a health care provider for
continued high blood pressure. Which group of drugs would be
more effective for this client?
a. Angiotensin II blockers
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium blockers
d. Direct renin inhibitor Correct Answers
A client has been prescribed amlodipine to help control
hypertension. Which laboratory values must be monitored
carefully when on amlodipine?
a. Arterial blood gasses
b. Blood glucose
c. Complete blood count
d. Liver enzymes Correct Answers
A client on warfarin for a deep vein thrombosis asks the nurse
how warfarin works. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Warfarin will help dissolve the blood clots."
b. "Warfarin is given with thrombolytics to help break up clots."
c. "Warfarin prevents new clots from forming."
d. "Warfarin dilates the veins to improve blood flow." Correct
Answers
A client on warfarin has an international normal-ized ratio of
10.3 seconds. Physical assessment re-veals the client with
multiple petechiae to the body. Which drug will the nurse
prepare to administer?
a. Anagrelide
,b. Protamine sulfate
c. Ticagrelor
d. Vitamin K (phytonadio) Correct Answers
A client taking amlodipine complains of swelling in the ankles.
What is the nurse's best response to the client's concern?
a. "Swelling is common when taking amlodipine. You should
cut the tablet in half to reduce your dosage."
b. "Swelling may occur with amlodipine. I will contact your
health care provider to determine if the drug should be
changed."
c. "You should not be taking that drug because of your age. I
will see what other antihypertensive drug you can take."
d. "You should stop taking the drug for several days and check
that the swelling has decreased. Correct Answers
A client taking digoxin daily along with several other drugs has
a brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level of 630 pg/mL. What
concerns the nurse about this level?
a. It is below the normal/reference range for her age.
b. Nothing. It is within the normal range.
c. It is slightly elevated.
d. It is markedly elevated. Correct Answers
A client weighs 168 pounds and is going to receive abciximab
for unstable angina. What is the correct dosage for a continuous
infusion?
a. 9.5 mcg/min
b. 19 mcg/min
c. 25 mg/min
d. 42 mg/min Correct Answers
, A client who has intermittent claudication and leg pain tells the
nurse, "I don't believe in taking all of that medicine stuff. I
prefer to use only natural drugs." What herb does the nurse
recognize as be-ing used by some clients with intermittent
claudi-cation?
a. Ginger
b. Ginseng
c. Ginkgo
d. Goldenseal Correct Answers
A client who is prescribed simvastatin asks if di-etary
modification is still needed. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Yes, you may eat whatever you want as long as you are
taking simvastatin."
b. "Diet is not an important factor if you are com-pliant with
your drugs."
c. "You should maintain a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and
exercise as well."
d. "With simvastatin, you must lose weight as well as exercise."
Correct Answers
A client who received alteplase for treatment of a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) begins to hemorrhage. Which
drug will the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Reteplase
b. Aminocaproic acid
c. Calcium gluconate
d. Protamine sulfate Correct Answers
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