NRSG 3550-Pharmacology Test 1
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
A nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Lopressor) to a patient with chronic stable angina.
What is a priority assessment to make before administration of this medication? - Answer
Heart Rate
This agent (atropine) is a....
Anticholinergic agent
T/F - Answer T
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with stable angina. Which beta blocker, if
prescribed by the physician, would the nurse question?
A. Metoprolol [Lopressor]
B. Nadolol [Corgard]
C. Bisoprolol [Zebeta]
D. Atenolol [Tenormin] - Answer B
Nadolol can cause your body to become less sensitive to low levels of blood sugar. This can hide
the signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat or changes in blood pressure. Nadolol can
also decrease the amount of insulin your body releases if you have high blood sugar.
A patient is receiving a drug that blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors. Which adverse effect, if
experienced by the patient, is of most concern to the nurse?
A. Nasal congestion
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Inhibition of ejaculation
D. Reflex tachycardia - Answer B. Orthostatic Hypotension
The nurse cares for a patient with asthma who uses an albuterol (Ventolin) metered dose
inhaler. The nurse is most concerned if the patient makes what statement?
A. It can be used every 2-4 hours
B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
C.I should rinse my mouse after use. - Answer B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
, A patient is started on a dobutamine ( direct stimulation of β₁ receptors of the sympathetic
nervous system) infusion for treatment of acute decompensated heart failure. The nurse should
assess the patient closely for what? - Answer A. Supraventricular tachycardia
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
The nurse should assess patient for which intended effect? - Answer Increased heart rate
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous
system function. The nurse should assess patient for which intended effect?
( re; urinary function) - Answer . Improved bladder emptying
Recall, that activation of the parasympathetic nervous system will increase GI motility,
CONSTRICT the pupils and INCREASE gastric secretions while also improving the ability to empty
the bladder
A patient is prescribed a drug that causes selective stimulation of Beta 2 receptors. The nurse
should assess the patient for what? - Answer Improved breathing
Selective Beta 2 agonists, like albuterol, will primarily dilate the bronchi thereby improving
breathing. Since it is selective for Beta 2, in appropriate doses, it should not affect the heart
rate. If it effects blood glucose, since it mimics the affects of the sympathetic nervous system, it
would elevate the blood glucose levels, not lower them.
The nurse the nurse teaches a student nurse about the action of an antagonist medication. The
nurse determines that teaching is successful if the student makes, which statement teaches a
student nurse about the action of an antagonist medication. - Answer Antagonist medication
prevent receptor activation.
A patient has been exposed to a nerve agent it was a bioterrorism attack. It is most likely that he
is treated with.A patient has been exposed to a nerve agent it was a bioterrorism attack. -
Answer Atropine
What are the "anticholinergic side effects"? - Answer Dry mouth
Dry eyes/blurred vision
Constipation
Tachycardia
Urinary retention
Increase intraocular pressure
Metoprolol versus Propranalol- which is selective? - Answer Metoprolol
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
A nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Lopressor) to a patient with chronic stable angina.
What is a priority assessment to make before administration of this medication? - Answer
Heart Rate
This agent (atropine) is a....
Anticholinergic agent
T/F - Answer T
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with stable angina. Which beta blocker, if
prescribed by the physician, would the nurse question?
A. Metoprolol [Lopressor]
B. Nadolol [Corgard]
C. Bisoprolol [Zebeta]
D. Atenolol [Tenormin] - Answer B
Nadolol can cause your body to become less sensitive to low levels of blood sugar. This can hide
the signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat or changes in blood pressure. Nadolol can
also decrease the amount of insulin your body releases if you have high blood sugar.
A patient is receiving a drug that blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors. Which adverse effect, if
experienced by the patient, is of most concern to the nurse?
A. Nasal congestion
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Inhibition of ejaculation
D. Reflex tachycardia - Answer B. Orthostatic Hypotension
The nurse cares for a patient with asthma who uses an albuterol (Ventolin) metered dose
inhaler. The nurse is most concerned if the patient makes what statement?
A. It can be used every 2-4 hours
B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
C.I should rinse my mouse after use. - Answer B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
, A patient is started on a dobutamine ( direct stimulation of β₁ receptors of the sympathetic
nervous system) infusion for treatment of acute decompensated heart failure. The nurse should
assess the patient closely for what? - Answer A. Supraventricular tachycardia
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
The nurse should assess patient for which intended effect? - Answer Increased heart rate
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous
system function. The nurse should assess patient for which intended effect?
( re; urinary function) - Answer . Improved bladder emptying
Recall, that activation of the parasympathetic nervous system will increase GI motility,
CONSTRICT the pupils and INCREASE gastric secretions while also improving the ability to empty
the bladder
A patient is prescribed a drug that causes selective stimulation of Beta 2 receptors. The nurse
should assess the patient for what? - Answer Improved breathing
Selective Beta 2 agonists, like albuterol, will primarily dilate the bronchi thereby improving
breathing. Since it is selective for Beta 2, in appropriate doses, it should not affect the heart
rate. If it effects blood glucose, since it mimics the affects of the sympathetic nervous system, it
would elevate the blood glucose levels, not lower them.
The nurse the nurse teaches a student nurse about the action of an antagonist medication. The
nurse determines that teaching is successful if the student makes, which statement teaches a
student nurse about the action of an antagonist medication. - Answer Antagonist medication
prevent receptor activation.
A patient has been exposed to a nerve agent it was a bioterrorism attack. It is most likely that he
is treated with.A patient has been exposed to a nerve agent it was a bioterrorism attack. -
Answer Atropine
What are the "anticholinergic side effects"? - Answer Dry mouth
Dry eyes/blurred vision
Constipation
Tachycardia
Urinary retention
Increase intraocular pressure
Metoprolol versus Propranalol- which is selective? - Answer Metoprolol
