NUR2474 Module 5 Quiz 2025: Pharmacology for Nursing - Study Guide & Practice Questions

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QUIZ MODULE 5: NUR2474 / NUR 2474 (LATEST 2025 /

2026 UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE) PHARMACOLOGY FOR

PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND

VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -

RASMUSSEN

How do all diuretics work? .....ANSWER.....Blocks sodium and

chloride reabsorption in the kidney, causing water, sodium and

chloride to be excreted in the urine from the body, along with

potassium.

When is the best time to give a diuretic medication?

.....ANSWER.....in the morning, so the patient does not have to get

up at night to go pee.

What things should we monitor when giving a patient any

diuretic? .....ANSWER.....electrolyte imbalances and for fluid

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volume deficit (sodium- seizures and cerebral edema, potassium-

can cause EKG changes)

What are diuretics normally used to treat? .....ANSWER.....fluid

volume overload, hypertension, heart failure, renal and liver

failure, lowers peripheral edema and pulmonary edema

What is the mechanism of action of osmotic diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....they pull water into the renal system from the

surrounding tissues, and produces rapid diuresis.

What are osmotic diuretics used to treat? .....ANSWER.....renal

failure, reduce ICP, treat cerebral edema, reduce IOP.

What are the side effects of osmotic diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....pulmonary edema,HF, rebound increased ICP,

metabolic acidosis, electrolyte imbalances

What are important drug interactions with osmotic diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....lithium and digoxin - can be toxic

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What should we use when administering an osmotic diuretic

through the IV? .....ANSWER.....filter- this medication can

crystalize when exposed to lower temperatures.

What is the mechanism of action for K sparing diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....binds to aldosterone receptors to promote Na and

water excretion, but will also cause potassium to be retained.

What are K sparing diuretics used to treat?

.....ANSWER.....hypertension, HF, pediatric HF,

hyperaldosteronism ( binds to aldosterone to excrete it), edema

What are the side effects for K sparing diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....hyperkalemia, drowsiness, benign and malignant

tumors, endocrine effects

What is important to monitor with the use of K sparing diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....K levels- because hyperkalemia may occur and

cause life threading dysrhythmias

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What are important drug interactions with use of K sparing

diuretics? .....ANSWER.....thiazide and loop diuretics, agents that

raise the potassium levels, lithium, RAAS drugs

What is the mechanism of action for thiazide diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....they inhibit reabsorption of sodium, chloride,

potassium and water, causing them to be excreted. they also

elevate levels of calcium, uric acid, and glucose.

What population of patients should we not use thiazide diuretics

with? .....ANSWER.....patients with renal disease

What is thiazide diuretics used to treat? .....ANSWER.....1st choice

for hypertension, edema, HF, diabetes insipidous

What are the side effects of thiazide diuretics?

.....ANSWER.....hypo na, cl, k, and dehydration, hyper glycemic

and uricemia,