FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume excess. Which
medical treatment can the nurse anticipate?
Albumin
Potassium chloride
Furosemide (Lasix)
Sodium chloride -
correct answer ✅Furosemide (Lasix)
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to remove fluid.
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a patient with a
potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Administer the medication as ordered.
Notify the HCP before administering the dose.
,FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Hold the medication and document the potassium level.
Give the patient half of the prescribed dose. -
correct answer ✅Notify the HCP before administering the dose.
The nurse should notify the HCP prior to administering the
medication.
The nurse is reviewing the medication history for a patient about to
undergo cardiac surgery. Which medication should the nurse report
to the surgeon?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Aspirin
Metformin (Glucophage)
Carvedilol (Coreg) -
correct answer ✅Aspirin
,FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
This medication affects bleeding; the surgeon should be notified if
the patient is taking this prior to surgery.
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a patient
with hypertension. The nurse reviews the patient's potassium and
notes a level of 4.6 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Notify the HCP.
Administer the medication as prescribed
Withhold the medication.
Wait an hour and administer the medication. -
correct answer ✅Administer the medication as prescribed
This potassium level is normal; the medication should be
administered.
, FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient should
the nurse see first?
A patient who received a dose of furosemide (Lasix) and reports an
increase in urine output
A patient receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) with a potassium
level of 4.8 mEq/L
A patient who received a dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) with a BP
of 126/74 mm Hg
A patient receiving atenolol (Tenormin) with a BP of 188/114 mm
Hg -
correct answer ✅A patient receiving atenolol (Tenormin) with a BP
of 188/114 mm Hg
This blood pressure is very high and concerning, requiring the
nurse's priority attention.
A patient with a low potassium level is to receive furosemide (Lasix)
20 mg by mouth. What action should the nurse take?
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume excess. Which
medical treatment can the nurse anticipate?
Albumin
Potassium chloride
Furosemide (Lasix)
Sodium chloride -
correct answer ✅Furosemide (Lasix)
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to remove fluid.
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a patient with a
potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Administer the medication as ordered.
Notify the HCP before administering the dose.
,FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Hold the medication and document the potassium level.
Give the patient half of the prescribed dose. -
correct answer ✅Notify the HCP before administering the dose.
The nurse should notify the HCP prior to administering the
medication.
The nurse is reviewing the medication history for a patient about to
undergo cardiac surgery. Which medication should the nurse report
to the surgeon?
Furosemide (Lasix)
Aspirin
Metformin (Glucophage)
Carvedilol (Coreg) -
correct answer ✅Aspirin
,FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
This medication affects bleeding; the surgeon should be notified if
the patient is taking this prior to surgery.
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a patient
with hypertension. The nurse reviews the patient's potassium and
notes a level of 4.6 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Notify the HCP.
Administer the medication as prescribed
Withhold the medication.
Wait an hour and administer the medication. -
correct answer ✅Administer the medication as prescribed
This potassium level is normal; the medication should be
administered.
, FA Davis Pharmacology Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient should
the nurse see first?
A patient who received a dose of furosemide (Lasix) and reports an
increase in urine output
A patient receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) with a potassium
level of 4.8 mEq/L
A patient who received a dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) with a BP
of 126/74 mm Hg
A patient receiving atenolol (Tenormin) with a BP of 188/114 mm
Hg -
correct answer ✅A patient receiving atenolol (Tenormin) with a BP
of 188/114 mm Hg
This blood pressure is very high and concerning, requiring the
nurse's priority attention.
A patient with a low potassium level is to receive furosemide (Lasix)
20 mg by mouth. What action should the nurse take?
