NCLEX PHARMACOLOGY DRUG CLASSES,
MECHANISMS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Side Effects of ACE Inhibitors Dry cough; dizziness; hyperkalemia; hypotension.
Adverse Effects of ACE Inhibitors Angioedema; acute kidney injury; severe
hypotension.
Black Box Warnings for ACE Fetal toxicity - avoid in pregnancy.
Inhibitors
Contraindications for ACE Inhibitors Pregnancy; history of ACE-inhibitor angioedema;
caution renal artery stenosis.
Nursing Implications for ACE Check BP before dose; monitor K+ and creatinine;
Inhibitors avoid salt substitutes; teach to report swelling of
lips/face.
NCLEX Pearl for ACE Inhibitors Cough and angioedema are classic ACE-inhibitor
test clues.
Memory Trick for ACE Inhibitors ACE = Airway Cough/Edema.
ARBs Blocks angiotensin II receptor, causing vasodilation
and decreased aldosterone effects.
Prototype Drug for ARBs losartan
, Uses of ARBs Hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy;
ACE-intolerant patients.
Side Effects of ARBs Dizziness; hyperkalemia; hypotension.
Adverse Effects of ARBs Angioedema rare; renal impairment.
Black Box Warnings for ARBs Fetal toxicity - avoid in pregnancy.
Contraindications for ARBs Pregnancy; avoid combining with ACE inhibitor or
aliskiren in many patients.
Nursing Implications for ARBs Monitor BP, renal function, and K+; teach
pregnancy prevention if applicable.
NCLEX Pearl for ARBs ARBs usually do not cause dry cough.
Memory Trick for ARBs ARBs block Angiotensin Receptor.
Beta Blockers Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors; decreases heart
rate, contractility, and renin release.
MECHANISMS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Side Effects of ACE Inhibitors Dry cough; dizziness; hyperkalemia; hypotension.
Adverse Effects of ACE Inhibitors Angioedema; acute kidney injury; severe
hypotension.
Black Box Warnings for ACE Fetal toxicity - avoid in pregnancy.
Inhibitors
Contraindications for ACE Inhibitors Pregnancy; history of ACE-inhibitor angioedema;
caution renal artery stenosis.
Nursing Implications for ACE Check BP before dose; monitor K+ and creatinine;
Inhibitors avoid salt substitutes; teach to report swelling of
lips/face.
NCLEX Pearl for ACE Inhibitors Cough and angioedema are classic ACE-inhibitor
test clues.
Memory Trick for ACE Inhibitors ACE = Airway Cough/Edema.
ARBs Blocks angiotensin II receptor, causing vasodilation
and decreased aldosterone effects.
Prototype Drug for ARBs losartan
, Uses of ARBs Hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy;
ACE-intolerant patients.
Side Effects of ARBs Dizziness; hyperkalemia; hypotension.
Adverse Effects of ARBs Angioedema rare; renal impairment.
Black Box Warnings for ARBs Fetal toxicity - avoid in pregnancy.
Contraindications for ARBs Pregnancy; avoid combining with ACE inhibitor or
aliskiren in many patients.
Nursing Implications for ARBs Monitor BP, renal function, and K+; teach
pregnancy prevention if applicable.
NCLEX Pearl for ARBs ARBs usually do not cause dry cough.
Memory Trick for ARBs ARBs block Angiotensin Receptor.
Beta Blockers Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors; decreases heart
rate, contractility, and renin release.
