NSG5240 TAKE 2 QUIZ WK 6
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+ ||UPDATED 2026
Question 1: A patient experiencing new-onset exertional angina reports that their
chest pain has worsened despite taking three sublingual nitroglycerin tablets at 5-
minute intervals. Vital signs show a heart rate of 76 beats/minute and a blood
pressure of 120/82 mm Hg. The electrocardiogram shows no abnormalities, the
patient's skin color is normal (pink lips and nail beds), and there are no signs of
respiratory distress. Which intervention should the provider order next?
A) Oral nitrates and a calcium channel blocker
B) Intravenous nitroglycerin and a $\beta$ blocker ✔✔
C) Immediate coronary artery bypass grafting
D) Subcutaneous heparin and a loop diuretic
Question 2: Which of the following is a frequently reported adverse effect
associated with calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine?
A) Dry cough
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Peripheral edema ✔✔
D) Ototoxicity
Question 3: What is the primary pharmacological mechanism of action for
hydralazine when prescribed to a patient with hypertension?
A) Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
B) Promotes vasodilation by directly relaxing arterial smooth muscle ✔✔
C) Blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the myocardium
, D) Antagonizes aldosterone receptors in the kidneys
Question 4: What is the fundamental therapeutic benefit of utilizing beta-blockers
in the management of chronic heart failure?
A) Increase cardiac output by enhancing myocardial contractility
B) Decrease heart rate and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption ✔✔
C) Provide rapid, direct venodilation to lower preload
D) Promote fluid excretion by inhibiting sodium reabsorption
Question 5: A patient presenting with hypoxia and anemia is admitted to the
hospital and diagnosed with a vitamin $\text{B}_{12}$ deficiency. Alongside
supplemental oxygen therapy, which regimen will the provider initiate to correct
the underlying hematologic issues?
A) Oral iron supplements and ascorbic acid
B) Intramuscular cyanocobalamin and folic acid ✔✔
C) Intravenous erythropoietin alone
D) Blood transfusions and oral vitamin K
A prescriber considers ordering propranolol for a patient with recurrent ventricular
tachycardia. What information in the patient's medical history will be of greatest
concerned to the prescriber? -ANSWER ✔✔Asthma
A patient with chronic hypertension is admitted to the hospital. During the
admission assessment, the nurse notes a heart rate of 96 beats/minute, a blood
pressure of 150/90 mm Hg bibasilar crackles, 2+ pitting edema of the ankles, and
distention of the jugular veins. What will the provider order in response to this
assessment data? -ANSWER ✔✔Furosemide
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+ ||UPDATED 2026
Question 1: A patient experiencing new-onset exertional angina reports that their
chest pain has worsened despite taking three sublingual nitroglycerin tablets at 5-
minute intervals. Vital signs show a heart rate of 76 beats/minute and a blood
pressure of 120/82 mm Hg. The electrocardiogram shows no abnormalities, the
patient's skin color is normal (pink lips and nail beds), and there are no signs of
respiratory distress. Which intervention should the provider order next?
A) Oral nitrates and a calcium channel blocker
B) Intravenous nitroglycerin and a $\beta$ blocker ✔✔
C) Immediate coronary artery bypass grafting
D) Subcutaneous heparin and a loop diuretic
Question 2: Which of the following is a frequently reported adverse effect
associated with calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine?
A) Dry cough
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Peripheral edema ✔✔
D) Ototoxicity
Question 3: What is the primary pharmacological mechanism of action for
hydralazine when prescribed to a patient with hypertension?
A) Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
B) Promotes vasodilation by directly relaxing arterial smooth muscle ✔✔
C) Blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the myocardium
, D) Antagonizes aldosterone receptors in the kidneys
Question 4: What is the fundamental therapeutic benefit of utilizing beta-blockers
in the management of chronic heart failure?
A) Increase cardiac output by enhancing myocardial contractility
B) Decrease heart rate and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption ✔✔
C) Provide rapid, direct venodilation to lower preload
D) Promote fluid excretion by inhibiting sodium reabsorption
Question 5: A patient presenting with hypoxia and anemia is admitted to the
hospital and diagnosed with a vitamin $\text{B}_{12}$ deficiency. Alongside
supplemental oxygen therapy, which regimen will the provider initiate to correct
the underlying hematologic issues?
A) Oral iron supplements and ascorbic acid
B) Intramuscular cyanocobalamin and folic acid ✔✔
C) Intravenous erythropoietin alone
D) Blood transfusions and oral vitamin K
A prescriber considers ordering propranolol for a patient with recurrent ventricular
tachycardia. What information in the patient's medical history will be of greatest
concerned to the prescriber? -ANSWER ✔✔Asthma
A patient with chronic hypertension is admitted to the hospital. During the
admission assessment, the nurse notes a heart rate of 96 beats/minute, a blood
pressure of 150/90 mm Hg bibasilar crackles, 2+ pitting edema of the ankles, and
distention of the jugular veins. What will the provider order in response to this
assessment data? -ANSWER ✔✔Furosemide
