NSG 1540 Pharmacotherapeutics Final
Practice Exam – 300+ Questions with
Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
About This Exam Pack
This comprehensive review contains 300+ exam-
style questions designed to prepare candidates for
the NSG 1540 Pharmacotherapeutics Final Exam.
The questions are organized by body systems and
drug classes with verified answers and detailed
rationales based on evidence-based practice
guidelines.
1
,Primary Exam Coverage Areas:
- Cardiovascular Medications (Antiarrhythmics,
Antihypertensives, Anticoagulants, Antilipemics)
- Respiratory Medications (Bronchodilators,
Corticosteroids, Antihistamines)
- Endocrine Medications (Insulin, Oral
Antidiabetics, Thyroid Hormones)
- Neurological & Psychiatric Medications
(Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anticonvulsants)
- Gastrointestinal Medications (Antacids, PPIs,
Antiemetics)
- Renal & Genitourinary Medications (Diuretics,
UTI Medications, Anticoagulants)
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,- Infectious Disease Medications (Antibiotics,
Antivirals, Antifungals)
- Pain Management & Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Medications
- Critical Care Medications
- Drug Interactions & Safety
SECTION A: CARDIOVASCULAR
MEDICATIONS
(Questions 1-40)
3
, 1. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a
client with heart failure. Which finding should the
nurse identify as a contraindication?
- A) Serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
- B) Blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg
- C) Heart rate 72 bpm
- D) Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
Answer: A) Serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium <3.5 mEq/L)
increases the risk of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin binds
to the Na/K-ATPase pump, and low potassium
increases binding, leading to toxicity. Digoxin is
contraindicated in hypokalemia. The normal
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Practice Exam – 300+ Questions with
Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
About This Exam Pack
This comprehensive review contains 300+ exam-
style questions designed to prepare candidates for
the NSG 1540 Pharmacotherapeutics Final Exam.
The questions are organized by body systems and
drug classes with verified answers and detailed
rationales based on evidence-based practice
guidelines.
1
,Primary Exam Coverage Areas:
- Cardiovascular Medications (Antiarrhythmics,
Antihypertensives, Anticoagulants, Antilipemics)
- Respiratory Medications (Bronchodilators,
Corticosteroids, Antihistamines)
- Endocrine Medications (Insulin, Oral
Antidiabetics, Thyroid Hormones)
- Neurological & Psychiatric Medications
(Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anticonvulsants)
- Gastrointestinal Medications (Antacids, PPIs,
Antiemetics)
- Renal & Genitourinary Medications (Diuretics,
UTI Medications, Anticoagulants)
2
,- Infectious Disease Medications (Antibiotics,
Antivirals, Antifungals)
- Pain Management & Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Medications
- Critical Care Medications
- Drug Interactions & Safety
SECTION A: CARDIOVASCULAR
MEDICATIONS
(Questions 1-40)
3
, 1. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a
client with heart failure. Which finding should the
nurse identify as a contraindication?
- A) Serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
- B) Blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg
- C) Heart rate 72 bpm
- D) Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
Answer: A) Serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium <3.5 mEq/L)
increases the risk of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin binds
to the Na/K-ATPase pump, and low potassium
increases binding, leading to toxicity. Digoxin is
contraindicated in hypokalemia. The normal
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