GALEN PHARM NUR 210
EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025/2026,
Quizzes of Pharmacy|Graded
A+|Reliable A+ Certified Pass
What is hydrochlorothiazide and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-a thiazide
diuretic used for HTN or edema from CHF
What is furosemide and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-Lasix a loop diuretic used
to treat fluid retention, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, HTN, pulmonary edema
diuretics caused lab abnormalities - ANSWERS-low K (except spironolactone which
causes high K)
low Mg
low Cl
low Na
,high blood sugar
low Ca (loop)
high Ca (thiazide)
What is mannitol and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-an osmotic diuretic used to
decrease ICP, IOP, excrete toxins, used in emergent situations
What is spironolactone and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-a potassium-sparing
diuretic blocks aldosterone, used for heart failure and hepatic cirrhosis
diuretic interventions - ANSWERS-monitor I's & O's, daily weight
notify HCP if urine output does not increase
monitor VS, watch BP
administer Lasix slowly
for K wasting watch for s/s of hypokalemia
for K sparing watch for s/s of hyperkalemia
monitor electrolyte levels
monitor glucose periodically
diuretics teaching - ANSWERS-take BP before dose
weigh self daily (report gain of 2# overnight or 5# in week)
take medication in morning
,ok to take w/ food for GI upset
avoid sunlight for photosensitivity
teach to get up slowly
reinforce need for medication and compliance
diet - K wasting - increase potassium, supplement, esp if Pt on digoxin
diet - K sparing - decrease potassium
teach that drugs can increase glucose so HCP will monitor blood glucose
A PATIENT IS TAKING FUROSEMIDE (LASIX) 40 MG DAILY FOR HEART FAILURE AND
HYPERTENSION. IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE NURSE TO ASSESS THE PATIENT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM, SODIUM, AND MAGNESIUM, AND ELEVATED
CALCIUM.
B. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM AND SODIUM AND ELEVATED MAGNESIUM AND
CALCIUM.
C. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM, SODIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM.
D. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM AND SODIUM, WITH
MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM REMAINING NORMAL. - ANSWERS-ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: LOOP DIURETICS CAUSE A LOSS OF
POTASSIUM, SODIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM.
WHICH STATEMENT WILL THE NURSE
INCLUDE WHEN TEACHING A PATIENT
, ABOUT LOOP (HIGH-CEILING) DIURETICS?
A. TAKE THE MEDICATION AT BEDTIME.
B. TAKE THE MEDICATION ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
C. RISE SLOWLY FROM A LYING OR SITTING TO
STANDING POSITION TO PREVENT DIZZINESS.
D. AVOID FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN THE DIET. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Rationale: The medication should be taken in the morning, not at
bedtime, to prevent sleep disturbances and nocturia; taking the
medication at mealtime or with a snack, not on an empty stomach, can
prevent nausea from developing, and patients receiving this medication
should eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables to prevent hypokalemia.
A PATIENT IS ADMITTED TO THE INTENSIVE
CARE UNIT WITH INCREASED
INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE. THE NURSE
WOULD ANTICIPATE ADMINISTERING
A. FUROSEMIDE (LASIX).
B. MANNITOL (OSMITROL).
C. TRIAMTERENE (DYRENIUM).
D. SPIRONOLACTONE (ALDACTONE). - ANSWERS-• ANSWER: B
EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025/2026,
Quizzes of Pharmacy|Graded
A+|Reliable A+ Certified Pass
What is hydrochlorothiazide and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-a thiazide
diuretic used for HTN or edema from CHF
What is furosemide and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-Lasix a loop diuretic used
to treat fluid retention, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, HTN, pulmonary edema
diuretics caused lab abnormalities - ANSWERS-low K (except spironolactone which
causes high K)
low Mg
low Cl
low Na
,high blood sugar
low Ca (loop)
high Ca (thiazide)
What is mannitol and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-an osmotic diuretic used to
decrease ICP, IOP, excrete toxins, used in emergent situations
What is spironolactone and what is it used for? - ANSWERS-a potassium-sparing
diuretic blocks aldosterone, used for heart failure and hepatic cirrhosis
diuretic interventions - ANSWERS-monitor I's & O's, daily weight
notify HCP if urine output does not increase
monitor VS, watch BP
administer Lasix slowly
for K wasting watch for s/s of hypokalemia
for K sparing watch for s/s of hyperkalemia
monitor electrolyte levels
monitor glucose periodically
diuretics teaching - ANSWERS-take BP before dose
weigh self daily (report gain of 2# overnight or 5# in week)
take medication in morning
,ok to take w/ food for GI upset
avoid sunlight for photosensitivity
teach to get up slowly
reinforce need for medication and compliance
diet - K wasting - increase potassium, supplement, esp if Pt on digoxin
diet - K sparing - decrease potassium
teach that drugs can increase glucose so HCP will monitor blood glucose
A PATIENT IS TAKING FUROSEMIDE (LASIX) 40 MG DAILY FOR HEART FAILURE AND
HYPERTENSION. IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE NURSE TO ASSESS THE PATIENT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM, SODIUM, AND MAGNESIUM, AND ELEVATED
CALCIUM.
B. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM AND SODIUM AND ELEVATED MAGNESIUM AND
CALCIUM.
C. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM, SODIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM.
D. LOW SERUM POTASSIUM AND SODIUM, WITH
MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM REMAINING NORMAL. - ANSWERS-ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: LOOP DIURETICS CAUSE A LOSS OF
POTASSIUM, SODIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND CALCIUM.
WHICH STATEMENT WILL THE NURSE
INCLUDE WHEN TEACHING A PATIENT
, ABOUT LOOP (HIGH-CEILING) DIURETICS?
A. TAKE THE MEDICATION AT BEDTIME.
B. TAKE THE MEDICATION ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
C. RISE SLOWLY FROM A LYING OR SITTING TO
STANDING POSITION TO PREVENT DIZZINESS.
D. AVOID FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN THE DIET. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Rationale: The medication should be taken in the morning, not at
bedtime, to prevent sleep disturbances and nocturia; taking the
medication at mealtime or with a snack, not on an empty stomach, can
prevent nausea from developing, and patients receiving this medication
should eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables to prevent hypokalemia.
A PATIENT IS ADMITTED TO THE INTENSIVE
CARE UNIT WITH INCREASED
INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE. THE NURSE
WOULD ANTICIPATE ADMINISTERING
A. FUROSEMIDE (LASIX).
B. MANNITOL (OSMITROL).
C. TRIAMTERENE (DYRENIUM).
D. SPIRONOLACTONE (ALDACTONE). - ANSWERS-• ANSWER: B
