HSC 343 EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
This drug is often a first choice agent for mild to moderate hypertension:
A. Mannitol
B. Furosemide
C. Spironolactone
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
A side effect associated with the use of furosemide is:
A. Hypernatremia
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Hypokalemia
D. Bleeds
C. Hypokalemia
A patient has suffered head trauma. Aside from other measures, this diuretic is sometimes
used to decrease intracranial pressure:
A. Chlorthalidone
B. Amiloride
C. Mannitol
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Mannitol
Biologics are being used increasingly in asthma. The rationale for use is to:
A. Decrease inflammation associated with attacks
B. Decrease coughing associated with attacks
C. Relax airways
D. Block allergens in the air
A. Decrease inflammation associated with attacks
, When a patient is prescribed a rescue inhaler, the goal is:
A. To use it as infrequently as possible to stop an active asthma attack
B. To use it only during exercise, to prevent asthma attacks
C. To use it during times of stress to reduce asthma attacks
D. To use it every night to prevent asthma attacks
A. To use it as infrequently as possible to stop an active asthma attack
The patient needs to understand that long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) are:
A. To be used daily to prevent an asthma attack
B. Drugs that reduce inflammation associated with asthma
C. To be used whenever the patient feels tightness in their chest
D. Drugs that are only available as PO formulations
A. To be used daily to prevent an asthma attack
A patient taking Lisinopril is also prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. The rationale is to:
A. Increase potassium in the body
B. No answer text provided.
C. Maintain a balance of potassium
D. Decrease potassium in the body
C. Maintain a balance of potassium
A patient is experiencing seasonal allergies. She wants an antihistamine that will not cause
drowsiness. A good choice would be:
A. Albuterol
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Loratidine
D. Guaifenisin
C. Loratidine
A patient is having asthma exacerbations (attacks) almost daily and often at night. He is
prescribed PO steroids (Methylprednisone). The nurse knows the patient will be
administered the drug in which form?
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
This drug is often a first choice agent for mild to moderate hypertension:
A. Mannitol
B. Furosemide
C. Spironolactone
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
A side effect associated with the use of furosemide is:
A. Hypernatremia
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Hypokalemia
D. Bleeds
C. Hypokalemia
A patient has suffered head trauma. Aside from other measures, this diuretic is sometimes
used to decrease intracranial pressure:
A. Chlorthalidone
B. Amiloride
C. Mannitol
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Mannitol
Biologics are being used increasingly in asthma. The rationale for use is to:
A. Decrease inflammation associated with attacks
B. Decrease coughing associated with attacks
C. Relax airways
D. Block allergens in the air
A. Decrease inflammation associated with attacks
, When a patient is prescribed a rescue inhaler, the goal is:
A. To use it as infrequently as possible to stop an active asthma attack
B. To use it only during exercise, to prevent asthma attacks
C. To use it during times of stress to reduce asthma attacks
D. To use it every night to prevent asthma attacks
A. To use it as infrequently as possible to stop an active asthma attack
The patient needs to understand that long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) are:
A. To be used daily to prevent an asthma attack
B. Drugs that reduce inflammation associated with asthma
C. To be used whenever the patient feels tightness in their chest
D. Drugs that are only available as PO formulations
A. To be used daily to prevent an asthma attack
A patient taking Lisinopril is also prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. The rationale is to:
A. Increase potassium in the body
B. No answer text provided.
C. Maintain a balance of potassium
D. Decrease potassium in the body
C. Maintain a balance of potassium
A patient is experiencing seasonal allergies. She wants an antihistamine that will not cause
drowsiness. A good choice would be:
A. Albuterol
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Loratidine
D. Guaifenisin
C. Loratidine
A patient is having asthma exacerbations (attacks) almost daily and often at night. He is
prescribed PO steroids (Methylprednisone). The nurse knows the patient will be
administered the drug in which form?
