PHARM-103: WEEK 3 CARDIOVASCULAR
PHARMACOLOGY – NOTES + NCLEX-
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED
SOLUTIONS+ RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 3 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Cardiovascular System (CVS) pharmacology. It integrates
concise teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice
questions and rationales to support both understanding
and exam readiness.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first (Sections 1–8) to
understand CVS drug classes, mechanisms, and
nursing considerations.
2. Pay close attention to Exam Tips, tables, and
summaries, as these reflect common NCLEX testing
patterns.
, 3. Complete the 39 practice questions without
referring back to the notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales, focusing on
why incorrect options are wrong.
5. Use the summary tables for last-minute revision
before quizzes or exams.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
Recognize common cardiovascular drugs and their
mechanisms
Apply safety and nursing considerations
Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions with confidence
PHARM-103: Week 3 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensives
3. Diuretics
, 4. Antianginals
5. Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets
6. Cardiac Glycosides
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular drugs are among the most frequently
tested medications in NCLEX exams. Understanding their
mechanisms, effects, and safety considerations is crucial
for safe nursing practice.
Objectives
Identify major classes of CVS drugs
Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
PHARMACOLOGY – NOTES + NCLEX-
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED
SOLUTIONS+ RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 3 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Cardiovascular System (CVS) pharmacology. It integrates
concise teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice
questions and rationales to support both understanding
and exam readiness.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first (Sections 1–8) to
understand CVS drug classes, mechanisms, and
nursing considerations.
2. Pay close attention to Exam Tips, tables, and
summaries, as these reflect common NCLEX testing
patterns.
, 3. Complete the 39 practice questions without
referring back to the notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales, focusing on
why incorrect options are wrong.
5. Use the summary tables for last-minute revision
before quizzes or exams.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
Recognize common cardiovascular drugs and their
mechanisms
Apply safety and nursing considerations
Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions with confidence
PHARM-103: Week 3 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensives
3. Diuretics
, 4. Antianginals
5. Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets
6. Cardiac Glycosides
7. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
8. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
9. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
10. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular drugs are among the most frequently
tested medications in NCLEX exams. Understanding their
mechanisms, effects, and safety considerations is crucial
for safe nursing practice.
Objectives
Identify major classes of CVS drugs
Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
