NUR 210 EXAM LATEST THIS YEAR ON
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTION: Decreases contractility and heart rate. Can mask hypoglycemia (sweating may be the only
sign). - ANSWER-Beta Blockers
QUESTION: Beta Blocker that's not a good choice for asthma patients. - ANSWER-Propanolol
QUESTION: The type of Angina that occurs at rest and Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are used to treat.
- ANSWER-Variant Angina
QUESTION: Used to treat PSVT and is contraindicated in heart block, A-Flutter and A-Fib. - ANSWER-
Adenocard
QUESTION: Often administered to patients experiencing variant angina to decrease vasospasms and
increase oxygen supply. - ANSWER-NTG
QUESTION: Normal range is 3.5-5 meq/L. - ANSWER-K+
, QUESTION: Normal range is 2-3 meq. - ANSWER-INR / Coumadin
QUESTION: Normal range is 0.5-2ng/ml. - ANSWER-Digoxin
If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking cough is noted the provider can switch the
patient to ARB. - ANSWER-ACE Inhibitor
QUESTION: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin they should be prescribed potassium
supplement. - ANSWER-Potassium Supplement
QUESTION: Side effects and adverse reactions associated with statins include GI upset, muscle
tenderness or weakness, serious rebound effect might occur that could lead to AMI and possible death,
constipation, elevated glucose levels, increase in liver enzymes. - ANSWER-Statins
QUESTION: Insulin that is a loner (never mixed). - ANSWER-Lantus
QUESTION: Cause problems with low blood sugar. - ANSWER-Meglitinides
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTION: Decreases contractility and heart rate. Can mask hypoglycemia (sweating may be the only
sign). - ANSWER-Beta Blockers
QUESTION: Beta Blocker that's not a good choice for asthma patients. - ANSWER-Propanolol
QUESTION: The type of Angina that occurs at rest and Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are used to treat.
- ANSWER-Variant Angina
QUESTION: Used to treat PSVT and is contraindicated in heart block, A-Flutter and A-Fib. - ANSWER-
Adenocard
QUESTION: Often administered to patients experiencing variant angina to decrease vasospasms and
increase oxygen supply. - ANSWER-NTG
QUESTION: Normal range is 3.5-5 meq/L. - ANSWER-K+
, QUESTION: Normal range is 2-3 meq. - ANSWER-INR / Coumadin
QUESTION: Normal range is 0.5-2ng/ml. - ANSWER-Digoxin
If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking cough is noted the provider can switch the
patient to ARB. - ANSWER-ACE Inhibitor
QUESTION: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin they should be prescribed potassium
supplement. - ANSWER-Potassium Supplement
QUESTION: Side effects and adverse reactions associated with statins include GI upset, muscle
tenderness or weakness, serious rebound effect might occur that could lead to AMI and possible death,
constipation, elevated glucose levels, increase in liver enzymes. - ANSWER-Statins
QUESTION: Insulin that is a loner (never mixed). - ANSWER-Lantus
QUESTION: Cause problems with low blood sugar. - ANSWER-Meglitinides
