NUR 283 COMPREHENSIVE MEDICATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026… EXAM
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NUR 283 Comprehensive
Medications Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
69 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 69 comprehensive medication exam questions with their correct answers and
explanations, covering essential nursing pharmacology. It is an invaluable study tool for students preparing
for medication exams, course reviews, and certification. This resource directly aligns with the need for
accurate medication knowledge in nursing practice.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Medications Q1–Q22
02 Electrolytes & Endocrine Agents Q23–Q38
03 Hematologic & Antidotes Q39–Q44
Page 1
, 04 Neurological & Psychiatric Medications Q45–Q55
05 Antimicrobials & Immunomodulators Q56–Q65
06 Medication Administration & Safety Q66–Q69
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 69
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc)
CORRECT ANSWER
DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic
hypotension!
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 69
Nitroglycerin
CORRECT ANSWER
should be replaced after 3 months of storage, if patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they
should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an activity you think might cause chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 69
Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) potassium depleting
CORRECT ANSWER
NOT for diabetics, hypotension, syncope, SLE, Gout, ANY of THESE electrolyte imbalances: hypercalcemia,
hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, or metabolic alkalosis. WATCH if patient has
muscle cramps may need to hold.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 69
Digoxin:
CORRECT ANSWER
toxicity above 2.0 (normal levels: 0.5-2.0) patient WILL eat foods that are potassium rich such as: potatoes,
tomatoes, oranges, melon
MONITOR for nausea, weakness, bleeding blurry vision, bradycardia, dysrhythmias, anorexia could indicate
toxicity!
HOLD if pulse below 60!, & <100 in infants
antidote: Dig Immune FAB (Digibind)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 69
Insulin:
CORRECT ANSWER
rotate injection sites to prevent lipohypertrophy (fatty deposits/lumps under the skin), the
abdomen is the BEST site for absorption. at least 2 inch from the navel
Do not massage the injection site
70/30: 70 NPH/30 regular insulin
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 69
Insulin mixing
CORRECT ANSWER
Regulat insulin: clear
NPH: cloudy
Air in cloudy,
air in clear,
drawl clear,
draw cloudy
Roll the vial of insulin. Do NOT shake why? it creates bubbles
which one we need to roll? cloudy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 69
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NUR 283 Comprehensive
Medications Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
69 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 69 comprehensive medication exam questions with their correct answers and
explanations, covering essential nursing pharmacology. It is an invaluable study tool for students preparing
for medication exams, course reviews, and certification. This resource directly aligns with the need for
accurate medication knowledge in nursing practice.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Medications Q1–Q22
02 Electrolytes & Endocrine Agents Q23–Q38
03 Hematologic & Antidotes Q39–Q44
Page 1
, 04 Neurological & Psychiatric Medications Q45–Q55
05 Antimicrobials & Immunomodulators Q56–Q65
06 Medication Administration & Safety Q66–Q69
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 69
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc)
CORRECT ANSWER
DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic
hypotension!
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 69
Nitroglycerin
CORRECT ANSWER
should be replaced after 3 months of storage, if patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they
should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an activity you think might cause chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 69
Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) potassium depleting
CORRECT ANSWER
NOT for diabetics, hypotension, syncope, SLE, Gout, ANY of THESE electrolyte imbalances: hypercalcemia,
hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, or metabolic alkalosis. WATCH if patient has
muscle cramps may need to hold.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 69
Digoxin:
CORRECT ANSWER
toxicity above 2.0 (normal levels: 0.5-2.0) patient WILL eat foods that are potassium rich such as: potatoes,
tomatoes, oranges, melon
MONITOR for nausea, weakness, bleeding blurry vision, bradycardia, dysrhythmias, anorexia could indicate
toxicity!
HOLD if pulse below 60!, & <100 in infants
antidote: Dig Immune FAB (Digibind)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 69
Insulin:
CORRECT ANSWER
rotate injection sites to prevent lipohypertrophy (fatty deposits/lumps under the skin), the
abdomen is the BEST site for absorption. at least 2 inch from the navel
Do not massage the injection site
70/30: 70 NPH/30 regular insulin
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 69
Insulin mixing
CORRECT ANSWER
Regulat insulin: clear
NPH: cloudy
Air in cloudy,
air in clear,
drawl clear,
draw cloudy
Roll the vial of insulin. Do NOT shake why? it creates bubbles
which one we need to roll? cloudy
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 69
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