NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM 2026 EXAM
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The brand name for hydralazine Answer: Apresoline
◉ The side effect profile of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS) is
similar to the side effecs of: Answer: Angiotensin-converting
enzymes (ACE) inhibitors
◉ An example of a cardio selective beta-blocker used in the
treatment of heart failure is: Answer: metoprolol (Lopressor)
◉ Aliskiren (Tekturna) , used in the treatment of essential
hypertension, is classified as an Answer: direct renin inhibitor
◉ Baseline and periodic monitoring for patients receiving
hydralazine (Apresoline) should include serum Answer: CBC
◉ Avoid concomitant use of oral digoxin (Lanoxin) and Answer:
Famotidine (pepcid)
, ◉ The negative inotropic activity of nifedipine (Adalat CC ) that
leads to an exacerbation of heart failure may be further pronounced
if combined with: Answer: beta-blockers
◉ Ranolazine (Ranexa) is indicatd in the treatment of: Answer:
chronic angina
◉ A disadvantage of vitamin K antagonist for anticoagulation is
their: Answer: numerous medication interactions
◉ Trimterene (Dyrenium), a diuretic, should not be used in the
presence of: Answer: anuria
◉ Negative intropes are indicated for patients diagnosed with:
Answer: atrial fibrillation
◉ Dabigatron (Pradaxa), an anticoagulant, is also classified as a:
Answer: direct thrombin inhibitor
◉ Which beta-blocker is highly variable in bioavailability, has a
shorter plasma half-life, is mostly lipid-soluble, and is almost
completely absorbed by the small intestine Answer: Metoprolol
(Lopressor)
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ The brand name for hydralazine Answer: Apresoline
◉ The side effect profile of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS) is
similar to the side effecs of: Answer: Angiotensin-converting
enzymes (ACE) inhibitors
◉ An example of a cardio selective beta-blocker used in the
treatment of heart failure is: Answer: metoprolol (Lopressor)
◉ Aliskiren (Tekturna) , used in the treatment of essential
hypertension, is classified as an Answer: direct renin inhibitor
◉ Baseline and periodic monitoring for patients receiving
hydralazine (Apresoline) should include serum Answer: CBC
◉ Avoid concomitant use of oral digoxin (Lanoxin) and Answer:
Famotidine (pepcid)
, ◉ The negative inotropic activity of nifedipine (Adalat CC ) that
leads to an exacerbation of heart failure may be further pronounced
if combined with: Answer: beta-blockers
◉ Ranolazine (Ranexa) is indicatd in the treatment of: Answer:
chronic angina
◉ A disadvantage of vitamin K antagonist for anticoagulation is
their: Answer: numerous medication interactions
◉ Trimterene (Dyrenium), a diuretic, should not be used in the
presence of: Answer: anuria
◉ Negative intropes are indicated for patients diagnosed with:
Answer: atrial fibrillation
◉ Dabigatron (Pradaxa), an anticoagulant, is also classified as a:
Answer: direct thrombin inhibitor
◉ Which beta-blocker is highly variable in bioavailability, has a
shorter plasma half-life, is mostly lipid-soluble, and is almost
completely absorbed by the small intestine Answer: Metoprolol
(Lopressor)
