NRG 200 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HUMAN
CARING NURSING COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ 1.When administering topical nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse
should use which technique?
A. The ointment should be applied on the chest over the heart.
B. The ointment should be used only in the case of a mild angina
episode.
C. The old ointment should be removed before new ointment is
applied.
D. The ointment should be massaged gently into the skin, then
covered with plastic wrap. Answer: C. The old ointment should be
removed before new ointment is applied.
◉ 2.The nurse is giving intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient who
has just been admitted because of an acute myocardial infarction.
Which statement is true regarding the administration of the
intravenous form of this medication?
A. Specific nonpolyvinylchloride (non-PVC) plastic intravenous bags
and tubing must be used.
B. It is stable for only 24 hours after preparation.
,C. It can be given in infusions with other medications.
D. The solution will be slightly colored green or blue.. Answer: A.
Specific nonpolyvinylchloride (non-PVC) plastic intravenous bags
and tubing must be used.
◉ 3.A 53-year-old man has been admitted for evaluation of chest
pain. He has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a
prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. When teaching the
patient how to use sublingual nitroglycerin, what instruction should
the nurse include?
A. Take up to five doses at 15-minute intervals for an angina attack.
B. If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for maximal
effect.
C. If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet, call 911
immediately to activate emergency medical services.
D. Wait 1 minute between doses of sublingual tablets, up to three
doses.. Answer: C. If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet,
call 911 immediately to activate emergency medical services.
◉ 4.A 74-year-old professional golfer has chest pain that occurs
toward the end of his golfing games. He says the pain usually goes
away after 1 or 2 sublingual nitroglycerin tablets and rest. What type
of angina does he have?
A. Classic
B. Variant
,C. Unstable
D. Prinzmetal's. Answer: A. Classic also called (Chronic stable
angina); chest pain that has as its primary cause arteriosclerosis,
which results in a long-term but relatively stable level of obstruction
in one or more coronary arteries.
◉ 5.A patient arrives in the emergency department with severe
chest pain. She says she has had pain off and on for a week now.
Which assessment finding would indicate the need for cautious use
of nitrates and nitrites?
A. Blood pressure of 98/68 mm Hg
B. History of liver disease
C. History of heart failure
D. History of a myocardial infarction 2 years ago. Answer: A. Blood
pressure of 98/68 mm Hg
◉ 6.A calcium channel blocker (CCB) is prescribed for a patient, and
the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication.
What does the nurse tell the patient?
A. The tablet should be chewed for faster release of the medication.
B. To increase the effect of the drug, take it with grapefruit juice.
C. If the adverse effects of chest pain, fainting, or dyspnea occur,
discontinue the medication immediately.
D. A high-fiber diet with plenty of fluids will help prevent the
constipation that may occur.. Answer: D. A high-fiber diet with
, plenty of fluids will help prevent the constipation that may
occur.........CCBs: phenylalkylamins, benzothiazepines, and
dihydroridines (verapril, dilitiazem, amlodipine)
◉ 7.When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, how will the
nurse instruct the patient?
A. "Use any nonhairy area on the body."
B. "Use only the chest area for application sites."
C. "Temporarily remove the patch if you go swimming."
D. "Apply the patch to the same site consistently.". Answer: A. "Use
any nonhairy area on the body.
◉ 8.A patient has been taking a beta-blocker for 4 weeks as part of
his antianginal therapy. He also has type II diabetes and
hyperthyroidism. When discussing possible adverse effects, the
nurse should include which information?
A. "Watch for unusual weight loss."
B. "Monitor your pulse for increased heart rate."
C. "Use the hot tub and sauna at the gym as long as time is limited to
15 minutes."
D. "Monitor your blood glucose levels for possible hypoglycemia or
hyperglycemia.". Answer: D. "Monitor your blood glucose levels for
possible hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia."...BBs (-LOL), atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol, and propranolol.
CARING NURSING COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ 1.When administering topical nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse
should use which technique?
A. The ointment should be applied on the chest over the heart.
B. The ointment should be used only in the case of a mild angina
episode.
C. The old ointment should be removed before new ointment is
applied.
D. The ointment should be massaged gently into the skin, then
covered with plastic wrap. Answer: C. The old ointment should be
removed before new ointment is applied.
◉ 2.The nurse is giving intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient who
has just been admitted because of an acute myocardial infarction.
Which statement is true regarding the administration of the
intravenous form of this medication?
A. Specific nonpolyvinylchloride (non-PVC) plastic intravenous bags
and tubing must be used.
B. It is stable for only 24 hours after preparation.
,C. It can be given in infusions with other medications.
D. The solution will be slightly colored green or blue.. Answer: A.
Specific nonpolyvinylchloride (non-PVC) plastic intravenous bags
and tubing must be used.
◉ 3.A 53-year-old man has been admitted for evaluation of chest
pain. He has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a
prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. When teaching the
patient how to use sublingual nitroglycerin, what instruction should
the nurse include?
A. Take up to five doses at 15-minute intervals for an angina attack.
B. If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for maximal
effect.
C. If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet, call 911
immediately to activate emergency medical services.
D. Wait 1 minute between doses of sublingual tablets, up to three
doses.. Answer: C. If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet,
call 911 immediately to activate emergency medical services.
◉ 4.A 74-year-old professional golfer has chest pain that occurs
toward the end of his golfing games. He says the pain usually goes
away after 1 or 2 sublingual nitroglycerin tablets and rest. What type
of angina does he have?
A. Classic
B. Variant
,C. Unstable
D. Prinzmetal's. Answer: A. Classic also called (Chronic stable
angina); chest pain that has as its primary cause arteriosclerosis,
which results in a long-term but relatively stable level of obstruction
in one or more coronary arteries.
◉ 5.A patient arrives in the emergency department with severe
chest pain. She says she has had pain off and on for a week now.
Which assessment finding would indicate the need for cautious use
of nitrates and nitrites?
A. Blood pressure of 98/68 mm Hg
B. History of liver disease
C. History of heart failure
D. History of a myocardial infarction 2 years ago. Answer: A. Blood
pressure of 98/68 mm Hg
◉ 6.A calcium channel blocker (CCB) is prescribed for a patient, and
the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication.
What does the nurse tell the patient?
A. The tablet should be chewed for faster release of the medication.
B. To increase the effect of the drug, take it with grapefruit juice.
C. If the adverse effects of chest pain, fainting, or dyspnea occur,
discontinue the medication immediately.
D. A high-fiber diet with plenty of fluids will help prevent the
constipation that may occur.. Answer: D. A high-fiber diet with
, plenty of fluids will help prevent the constipation that may
occur.........CCBs: phenylalkylamins, benzothiazepines, and
dihydroridines (verapril, dilitiazem, amlodipine)
◉ 7.When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, how will the
nurse instruct the patient?
A. "Use any nonhairy area on the body."
B. "Use only the chest area for application sites."
C. "Temporarily remove the patch if you go swimming."
D. "Apply the patch to the same site consistently.". Answer: A. "Use
any nonhairy area on the body.
◉ 8.A patient has been taking a beta-blocker for 4 weeks as part of
his antianginal therapy. He also has type II diabetes and
hyperthyroidism. When discussing possible adverse effects, the
nurse should include which information?
A. "Watch for unusual weight loss."
B. "Monitor your pulse for increased heart rate."
C. "Use the hot tub and sauna at the gym as long as time is limited to
15 minutes."
D. "Monitor your blood glucose levels for possible hypoglycemia or
hyperglycemia.". Answer: D. "Monitor your blood glucose levels for
possible hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia."...BBs (-LOL), atenolol,
metoprolol, nadolol, and propranolol.
