CARDIOLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY BOARD EVALUATION
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, vision changes.
Answer: signs of an increased intracranial pressure
● BP, sodium, water. Answer: the RAAS system regulates __________
by controlling ____________ and _____________ excretion
● decreased BP, renin, angiotensin I, ACE, angiotensin II, aldosterone.
Answer: steps of RASS system
● antihypertensive. Answer: therapeutic classification of lisinopril
● ACE inhibitor. Answer: pharmacologic class of lisinopril
● HTN and HF (decreased mortality). Answer: indications for lisinopril
● inhibits angiotensin I from converting into II, reducing aldosterone
secretion. Answer: mechanism of action of lisinopril
, ● BP. Answer: lisinopril decreases ______
● AKI, hyperkalemia, dry cough (precursor) + angioedema. Answer:
significant side effects of lisinopril
● dry cough + angioedema. Answer: what side effects are significant
and specific to ACE inhibitors?
● hypotension and dizziness. Answer: common side effects of lisinopril
● angioedema, renal disease, concurrent use with NSAIDS, some
diuretics, and potassium supplements. Answer: contraindications of
lisinopril (aside from pregnancy)
● contraindicated in pregnancy and causes fetal toxicity. Answer: black
box warnings for lisinopril AND losartan
● caution with potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium
supplements, and NSAIDs and monitor BP and dry cough. Answer:
patient education for lisinopril
● caution with potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium
supplements, and NSAIDs and monitor BP, electrolytes (K), and kidney
function. Answer: nursing considerations for lisinopril
PHARMACOLOGY BOARD EVALUATION
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, vision changes.
Answer: signs of an increased intracranial pressure
● BP, sodium, water. Answer: the RAAS system regulates __________
by controlling ____________ and _____________ excretion
● decreased BP, renin, angiotensin I, ACE, angiotensin II, aldosterone.
Answer: steps of RASS system
● antihypertensive. Answer: therapeutic classification of lisinopril
● ACE inhibitor. Answer: pharmacologic class of lisinopril
● HTN and HF (decreased mortality). Answer: indications for lisinopril
● inhibits angiotensin I from converting into II, reducing aldosterone
secretion. Answer: mechanism of action of lisinopril
, ● BP. Answer: lisinopril decreases ______
● AKI, hyperkalemia, dry cough (precursor) + angioedema. Answer:
significant side effects of lisinopril
● dry cough + angioedema. Answer: what side effects are significant
and specific to ACE inhibitors?
● hypotension and dizziness. Answer: common side effects of lisinopril
● angioedema, renal disease, concurrent use with NSAIDS, some
diuretics, and potassium supplements. Answer: contraindications of
lisinopril (aside from pregnancy)
● contraindicated in pregnancy and causes fetal toxicity. Answer: black
box warnings for lisinopril AND losartan
● caution with potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium
supplements, and NSAIDs and monitor BP and dry cough. Answer:
patient education for lisinopril
● caution with potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium
supplements, and NSAIDs and monitor BP, electrolytes (K), and kidney
function. Answer: nursing considerations for lisinopril
