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Pharmacology Exam 3 NCLEX Review Questions TEST FINAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 BANK 2 VERSIONS
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED
The nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult
patients. The nurse knows that which adverse effect is of the most
concern for these patients?
A. Dry mouth
B. Hypotension
C. Restlessness
D. Constipation - ANSWERS--B. Hypotension
When giving antihypertensive drugs, the nurse will consider giving the
first dose at bedtime for which class of drugs?
A. Alpha blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura)
B. Diurectics such as furosemide (Lasix)
C. ACE inhibitors such as hydralazine (Apresoline)
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D. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) - ANSWERS--A. Alpha
blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura)
A 46-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months
earlier and is in the office for a follow-up visit. While the nurse is taking
his blood pressure, he informed the nurse that he has some problems
with sexual intercourse. Which is the most appropriate response by the
nurse?
A. "Not to worry. Eventually tolerance will develop"
B. "The physician can work with you on changing the dose and/or
drugs"
C. "Sexual dysfunction happens with this therapy, and you will learn to
accept it"
D. "This is an unusual occurrence, but it is important to stay on your
medications" - ANSWERS--B. "The physician can work with you on
changing the dose and/or drugs"
When a patient is being taught about the potential adverse effects of
an ACE inhibitor, which of these effects should the nurse mention as
possibly occurring when this drug is taken to treat hypertension?
A. Diarrhea
B. Nausea
C. Dry, non-productive cough
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D. Sedation - ANSWERS--C. Dry, non-productive cough
A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of
the patient's list of current medications, which would cause concern for
a possible interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply)
A. A benzodiazepine taken as needed for allergies
B. A potassium supplement taken daily
C. An oral supplement taken daily
D. an oral anticoagulant taken daily
E. An NSAID taken as needed for headaches - ANSWERS--B. A potassium
supplement taken daily
E. An NSAID taken
The order reads: Give hydralazine (Apresoline) 0.75 mg/kg/day. The
child weighs 16 lbs. How much hydralazine will be given? (2 decimal
places) - ANSWERS--5.45 mg/day
(16 lbs/2.2 = 7.27 kg --> 7.27 kg x 0.75mg/kg/day = 5.45 mg/day)
The nurse is assessing a patient who will be starting antihypertensive
therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which condition, if present in the
patient, would be a reason for cautious use?
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A. Asthma
B. Rheumatoid Arthritis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Renal insufficiency - ANSWERS--D. Renal insufficiency
A patient has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin patches.
The nurse teaches the patient that these patches are most
appropriately used for which reason?
A. to relieve exertional angina
B. To prevent palpitations
C. To prevent the occurrence of angina
D. To stop an episode of angina - ANSWERS--C. To prevent the
occurrence of angina
A nurse with adequate knowledge about the administrations of
intravenous nitroglycerin will recognize that which statement is
correct?
A. The intravenous form is given by IV push injection
B. Because the intravenous forms are short-lived, the dosing must be
every 2 hours
C. Intravenous nitroglycerin must be protected from exposure to light
through use of special tubing
Pharmacology Exam 3 NCLEX Review Questions TEST FINAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 BANK 2 VERSIONS
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED
The nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult
patients. The nurse knows that which adverse effect is of the most
concern for these patients?
A. Dry mouth
B. Hypotension
C. Restlessness
D. Constipation - ANSWERS--B. Hypotension
When giving antihypertensive drugs, the nurse will consider giving the
first dose at bedtime for which class of drugs?
A. Alpha blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura)
B. Diurectics such as furosemide (Lasix)
C. ACE inhibitors such as hydralazine (Apresoline)
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D. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) - ANSWERS--A. Alpha
blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura)
A 46-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months
earlier and is in the office for a follow-up visit. While the nurse is taking
his blood pressure, he informed the nurse that he has some problems
with sexual intercourse. Which is the most appropriate response by the
nurse?
A. "Not to worry. Eventually tolerance will develop"
B. "The physician can work with you on changing the dose and/or
drugs"
C. "Sexual dysfunction happens with this therapy, and you will learn to
accept it"
D. "This is an unusual occurrence, but it is important to stay on your
medications" - ANSWERS--B. "The physician can work with you on
changing the dose and/or drugs"
When a patient is being taught about the potential adverse effects of
an ACE inhibitor, which of these effects should the nurse mention as
possibly occurring when this drug is taken to treat hypertension?
A. Diarrhea
B. Nausea
C. Dry, non-productive cough
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D. Sedation - ANSWERS--C. Dry, non-productive cough
A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of
the patient's list of current medications, which would cause concern for
a possible interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply)
A. A benzodiazepine taken as needed for allergies
B. A potassium supplement taken daily
C. An oral supplement taken daily
D. an oral anticoagulant taken daily
E. An NSAID taken as needed for headaches - ANSWERS--B. A potassium
supplement taken daily
E. An NSAID taken
The order reads: Give hydralazine (Apresoline) 0.75 mg/kg/day. The
child weighs 16 lbs. How much hydralazine will be given? (2 decimal
places) - ANSWERS--5.45 mg/day
(16 lbs/2.2 = 7.27 kg --> 7.27 kg x 0.75mg/kg/day = 5.45 mg/day)
The nurse is assessing a patient who will be starting antihypertensive
therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which condition, if present in the
patient, would be a reason for cautious use?
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A. Asthma
B. Rheumatoid Arthritis
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Renal insufficiency - ANSWERS--D. Renal insufficiency
A patient has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin patches.
The nurse teaches the patient that these patches are most
appropriately used for which reason?
A. to relieve exertional angina
B. To prevent palpitations
C. To prevent the occurrence of angina
D. To stop an episode of angina - ANSWERS--C. To prevent the
occurrence of angina
A nurse with adequate knowledge about the administrations of
intravenous nitroglycerin will recognize that which statement is
correct?
A. The intravenous form is given by IV push injection
B. Because the intravenous forms are short-lived, the dosing must be
every 2 hours
C. Intravenous nitroglycerin must be protected from exposure to light
through use of special tubing
