NURS 305 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

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NURS 305 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR


Question: Which class of drugs is used in the treatment of angina pectoris? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.

1) Diuretics

2) Beta blockers

3) Antihistamines

4) Nitrates and nitrites

5) Calcium channel blockers (CCBs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2, 4, 5




Question: Which drug may cause bronchoconstriction?

1) Atenolol

2) Propranolol

3) Verapamil HCl

4) Nicardipine HC - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2




*nonselective beta blocker


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Question: Which mechanism of action describes how digoxin immune Fab works?

1) Binding to digoxin

2) Decreasing elimination

3) Inducing a heart block

4) speeds up metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1




Q:Which statement by the nurse about beta blockers is accurate?

1 ) "Beta blockers increase myocardial contractility."

2) "Beta blockers increase the patient's urine output."

3) "Beta blockers increase dilation of the peripheral vessels."

4) "Beta blockers decrease sympathetic stimulation of the heart." - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4




*blocks actions of epinephrine and norepinephrine




Question: Which serum digoxin concentration is suggestive of digitalis toxicity?

1) 1.6 ng/mL

2) 1.8 ng/mL

3) 2.0 ng/mL


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4) 2.2 ng/mL - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4




*greater than 2 ng/mL is toxic




Question: Which chamber of the heart will have to work harder to pump blood as a result of
aortic valve dysfunction?

1) Left atrium

2) Right atrium

3) Left ventricle

4) right ventricle - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3




Question: Which class of drugs is used as the first line of therapy for reducing fluid volume in
patients with heart failure (HF)?

1) Nitrates

2) Diuretics

3) Beta blockers

4) Calcium channel blockers - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2




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Question: Which condition indicates an excessive dose of digoxin?

1) Polyuria

2) Dizziness

3) Halo vision

4) Photophobia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3




Question: Which side effect is associated with the use of nitroglycerin?

1) Diplopia

2) Anorexia

3) Dry mouth

4) Abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔




Question: Which statement regarding normal pulmonary circulation is correct?

1) Blood is pumped from the ventricles into the atria.

2) The aorta receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

3) Blood travels to the lungs to exchange CO2 for oxygen.

4) The pulmonary artery pumps oxygenated blood to the body. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3




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