ADVANCED PHARM EXAM 3
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ We are going to work through the nursing process. This question
has to deal with diagnosis.
Which of the following medications do we use to treat hypertension
during pregnancy? select all that apply.
Answer: Methyldopa
Labetalol
Nifedipine
◉ We are going to work through the nursing process. This question
has to deal with evaluation.
Which of the following are side effects of beta blockers? select all
that apply.
Answer: decreased libido
depression
bronchospasms
◉ What two electrolytes are primarily observed during diuretic
therapy? Select all that apply:
Answer: sodium and potassium
,◉ What should be assessed prior to administration of a diuretic?
Answer: electrolytes
weight
BP
◉ Primary use of mannitol
Answer: Reduction of Intra Cranial Pressure
◉ primary use of Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: Hypertension
◉ primary use of Furomeside
Answer: Heart Failure
◉ Which diuretics can cause HYPERkalemia?
Answer: Triamterene
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
◉ Which diuretic is commonly co-administered with a potassium
supplement?
Answer: Furosemide
,◉ What are some foods that are high in potassium?
Answer: banana, dates, potatoes
◉ What are some counselling points for patients on diuretics?
Answer: Increasing fiber and fluid (if prescriber approves) may help
prevent constipation
weigh yourself daily
You should immediately call your provider if you feel a weak and
irregular pulse
◉ Although mannitol is a diuretic, it is not prescribed for heart
failure or hypertension. Which indications would be appropriate
uses for mannitol? Select all that apply:
Answer: severe inter-cranial pressure
glaucoma
◉ Which of the following diuretics are classified as "potassium
sparing"? Select all that apply:
Answer: Triamterene
spironolactone
eplerenone
, ◉ A nursing student is teaching a group of classmates about
diuretics. What are some of the general monitoring parameters that
the nursing student should teach? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Answer: assess blood pressure prior to administration
check electrolytes
weigh the patient daily
measure urine output
◉ A patient on bumetanide therapy should be concerned and report
which of the following? Select all that apply:
Answer: tinnitus
irregular pulse
constipation (fluid status)
◉ A client is prescribed lisinopril. What adverse effect should the
client be instructed on that can occur with angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Answer: chronic/persistant cough
◉ A client is diagnosed with hypertension and is being treated with
captopril. A client with which diagnosis should be prescribed with
captopril as the first-line treatment?
Answer: diabetes
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ We are going to work through the nursing process. This question
has to deal with diagnosis.
Which of the following medications do we use to treat hypertension
during pregnancy? select all that apply.
Answer: Methyldopa
Labetalol
Nifedipine
◉ We are going to work through the nursing process. This question
has to deal with evaluation.
Which of the following are side effects of beta blockers? select all
that apply.
Answer: decreased libido
depression
bronchospasms
◉ What two electrolytes are primarily observed during diuretic
therapy? Select all that apply:
Answer: sodium and potassium
,◉ What should be assessed prior to administration of a diuretic?
Answer: electrolytes
weight
BP
◉ Primary use of mannitol
Answer: Reduction of Intra Cranial Pressure
◉ primary use of Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: Hypertension
◉ primary use of Furomeside
Answer: Heart Failure
◉ Which diuretics can cause HYPERkalemia?
Answer: Triamterene
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
◉ Which diuretic is commonly co-administered with a potassium
supplement?
Answer: Furosemide
,◉ What are some foods that are high in potassium?
Answer: banana, dates, potatoes
◉ What are some counselling points for patients on diuretics?
Answer: Increasing fiber and fluid (if prescriber approves) may help
prevent constipation
weigh yourself daily
You should immediately call your provider if you feel a weak and
irregular pulse
◉ Although mannitol is a diuretic, it is not prescribed for heart
failure or hypertension. Which indications would be appropriate
uses for mannitol? Select all that apply:
Answer: severe inter-cranial pressure
glaucoma
◉ Which of the following diuretics are classified as "potassium
sparing"? Select all that apply:
Answer: Triamterene
spironolactone
eplerenone
, ◉ A nursing student is teaching a group of classmates about
diuretics. What are some of the general monitoring parameters that
the nursing student should teach? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Answer: assess blood pressure prior to administration
check electrolytes
weigh the patient daily
measure urine output
◉ A patient on bumetanide therapy should be concerned and report
which of the following? Select all that apply:
Answer: tinnitus
irregular pulse
constipation (fluid status)
◉ A client is prescribed lisinopril. What adverse effect should the
client be instructed on that can occur with angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Answer: chronic/persistant cough
◉ A client is diagnosed with hypertension and is being treated with
captopril. A client with which diagnosis should be prescribed with
captopril as the first-line treatment?
Answer: diabetes
