WGU D116 UNIT 3 2026 UPDATE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, GRADED A+)
A patient is taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist medication for angina
pectoris and asks the nurse how the drug works to relieve the discomfort
associated with this condition.
Which statement by the patient after the nurse's teaching indicates
understanding of the drug's effects?
Helps reduce the heart's oxygen needs
Blocking beta 1 receptors in the heart reduces cardiac work by reducing
HR, force of contraction, and the velocity of impulse through the AV node
Beta blockers results in bronchoconstriction
CO decreased
A patient presents to the urgent care in respiratory distress. The pt has a
hx of seasonal allergies and eczema. On exam, the pt has prolonged
expiratory wheezes throughout. Which medication will likely be given to
this patient?
Albuterol which is a beta 2 agonist
A pt is prescribed albuterol meter-dosed inhaler and supplied with a
spacer to use with medication administration. The patient is curious
about how much time should elapse in between puffs of med. Best
response would be?
,When delivering puffs of medication with a MDI with same medication-1
minute is ideal
When delivering 2 different medications pt should wait 5 mints
Which 2 of the following receptors are located in the lungs?
Alpha 1
Beta 2
A parasympathomimetic drug would result in which of the following side
effects?
Salivation
Bradycardia
Dizziness
In an agonist state, which of the receptor sites result in a cholinergic
response?
Muscarinic
Nicotinic
Alpha 2
A pt with ADHD arrives to an urgent care with sore throat. The patient's
vital signs were within a normal range except his heart rate measuring
52. Which of the following medications would account for the abnormal
findings?
Clonidine
Alpha 1 antagonist
Which of the following drugs are contraindicated in a patient with COPD?
, Propanolol
Metoprolol
Labetalol
A patient presents to an emergency room complaining of palpitations and
irregular heartbeat. The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
places the patient on a cardiac monitor and observes atrial fibrillation.
The APRN orders dofetilide.How should the APRN recommend this
medication be taken?
With food or an empty stomach
Dofetilide is well absorbed (90%) both in the presence and absence of
food
A 70-year-old male calls a clinic complaining of chest pain that started
after having sexual activity. He took sildenafil 50 mg about eight hours
ago. He has nitroglycerin 0.3 mg on hand.
How should the advanced practice registered nurse respond?
Do not take the nitro and call 911
Taking nitro is contraindicated for 24 hours after taking sildenafil. Can
cause a drastic drop in bp, and the patient can become unstable
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in a mental health clinic
is discussing the possibility of beginning lithium with an advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN). The patient expresses understanding
and wishes to proceed with treatment. The APRN explains to the patient
that this medication requires specific lab monitoring and wants to draw
baseline labs. The patient asks why the test is needed.
Which explanation should the APRN provide to this patient?
Baseline BUN and CREA level needs to be drawn to assess kidney function
prior to treatment
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, GRADED A+)
A patient is taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist medication for angina
pectoris and asks the nurse how the drug works to relieve the discomfort
associated with this condition.
Which statement by the patient after the nurse's teaching indicates
understanding of the drug's effects?
Helps reduce the heart's oxygen needs
Blocking beta 1 receptors in the heart reduces cardiac work by reducing
HR, force of contraction, and the velocity of impulse through the AV node
Beta blockers results in bronchoconstriction
CO decreased
A patient presents to the urgent care in respiratory distress. The pt has a
hx of seasonal allergies and eczema. On exam, the pt has prolonged
expiratory wheezes throughout. Which medication will likely be given to
this patient?
Albuterol which is a beta 2 agonist
A pt is prescribed albuterol meter-dosed inhaler and supplied with a
spacer to use with medication administration. The patient is curious
about how much time should elapse in between puffs of med. Best
response would be?
,When delivering puffs of medication with a MDI with same medication-1
minute is ideal
When delivering 2 different medications pt should wait 5 mints
Which 2 of the following receptors are located in the lungs?
Alpha 1
Beta 2
A parasympathomimetic drug would result in which of the following side
effects?
Salivation
Bradycardia
Dizziness
In an agonist state, which of the receptor sites result in a cholinergic
response?
Muscarinic
Nicotinic
Alpha 2
A pt with ADHD arrives to an urgent care with sore throat. The patient's
vital signs were within a normal range except his heart rate measuring
52. Which of the following medications would account for the abnormal
findings?
Clonidine
Alpha 1 antagonist
Which of the following drugs are contraindicated in a patient with COPD?
, Propanolol
Metoprolol
Labetalol
A patient presents to an emergency room complaining of palpitations and
irregular heartbeat. The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
places the patient on a cardiac monitor and observes atrial fibrillation.
The APRN orders dofetilide.How should the APRN recommend this
medication be taken?
With food or an empty stomach
Dofetilide is well absorbed (90%) both in the presence and absence of
food
A 70-year-old male calls a clinic complaining of chest pain that started
after having sexual activity. He took sildenafil 50 mg about eight hours
ago. He has nitroglycerin 0.3 mg on hand.
How should the advanced practice registered nurse respond?
Do not take the nitro and call 911
Taking nitro is contraindicated for 24 hours after taking sildenafil. Can
cause a drastic drop in bp, and the patient can become unstable
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in a mental health clinic
is discussing the possibility of beginning lithium with an advanced
practice registered nurse (APRN). The patient expresses understanding
and wishes to proceed with treatment. The APRN explains to the patient
that this medication requires specific lab monitoring and wants to draw
baseline labs. The patient asks why the test is needed.
Which explanation should the APRN provide to this patient?
Baseline BUN and CREA level needs to be drawn to assess kidney function
prior to treatment
