WGU D116 ADvAnceD PhArmAcoloGy FinAl
exAm (lAtest version 2026/2027) – oA &
PA | Q&A JUst releAseD
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - Answer-
Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer-Hypotension (They
work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer-
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer-A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - Answer-Anxiety
Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Phenylphrine, epinephring and
midodrine are all ____________. - Answer-Adrenergics
Tricyclic Antidepressants are not used as often. What are some of the names to be
aware of? - Answer-Elavil, Sinequan, Tofranil
,Patients using MAO Inhibitors should avoid__________. - Answer-Foods with
tyramine (Aged cheese, wine, etc)
What are the limits of acetaminophen? - Answer-4g/day (may be lowered to
3g/day)
2g/day for liver problems or advanced age
What is the tylenol overdose drug? - Answer-acetylcysteine
For ACE inhibitors, what would be a sign that the patient isn't tolerating the drug
very well? - Answer-Dry, persistent cough
What are the nursing activities for administering Ace Inhibitors? - Answer-1)
Monitor BP and Serum K
2) Monitor for 1st Dose Hypotensive Effect and instruct patient to change
positions slowly
3)Monitor cough
What are the nursing activities for ARB's? - Answer-1)Monitor BP and Serum K
(Watching for hyperkalemia)
2) Manage symptoms of hypotension
What population do CCB's work best for? - Answer-African Americans (in
combination with diuretics)
, What are the nursing activities for CCB patients? - Answer-1)Monitor BP and HR
2)Assess for hypotension and instruct patient to change positions slowly
What are the general nursing activies for all antihypertensive drug patients? -
Answer-1) Administered as ordered
2) Maintain safety (because of the risk of postural hypotension)
3)Assess sexual dysfunction
4) Know when to hold the drug and seek clarification
What factors effect absorption or drugs? - Answer-First-pass effect (how much
drug is metabolized by liver)
Food
Milk
Antacids
Grapefruit juice
Route of administration
Coatings
What are the seven "rights"? - Answer-Right Dose
Right Documentation
Right Drug
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
exAm (lAtest version 2026/2027) – oA &
PA | Q&A JUst releAseD
Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - Answer-
Psychosis
A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer-Hypotension (They
work too well)
Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer-
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer-A1 Blockers such as
tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar.
Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________. - Answer-Anxiety
Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Phenylphrine, epinephring and
midodrine are all ____________. - Answer-Adrenergics
Tricyclic Antidepressants are not used as often. What are some of the names to be
aware of? - Answer-Elavil, Sinequan, Tofranil
,Patients using MAO Inhibitors should avoid__________. - Answer-Foods with
tyramine (Aged cheese, wine, etc)
What are the limits of acetaminophen? - Answer-4g/day (may be lowered to
3g/day)
2g/day for liver problems or advanced age
What is the tylenol overdose drug? - Answer-acetylcysteine
For ACE inhibitors, what would be a sign that the patient isn't tolerating the drug
very well? - Answer-Dry, persistent cough
What are the nursing activities for administering Ace Inhibitors? - Answer-1)
Monitor BP and Serum K
2) Monitor for 1st Dose Hypotensive Effect and instruct patient to change
positions slowly
3)Monitor cough
What are the nursing activities for ARB's? - Answer-1)Monitor BP and Serum K
(Watching for hyperkalemia)
2) Manage symptoms of hypotension
What population do CCB's work best for? - Answer-African Americans (in
combination with diuretics)
, What are the nursing activities for CCB patients? - Answer-1)Monitor BP and HR
2)Assess for hypotension and instruct patient to change positions slowly
What are the general nursing activies for all antihypertensive drug patients? -
Answer-1) Administered as ordered
2) Maintain safety (because of the risk of postural hypotension)
3)Assess sexual dysfunction
4) Know when to hold the drug and seek clarification
What factors effect absorption or drugs? - Answer-First-pass effect (how much
drug is metabolized by liver)
Food
Milk
Antacids
Grapefruit juice
Route of administration
Coatings
What are the seven "rights"? - Answer-Right Dose
Right Documentation
Right Drug
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
