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NSG 318 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
252 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 252 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
clear explanations related to nursing concepts. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
students preparing for exams in the nursing field. The material is suitable for study, review,
and certification preparation, ensuring a thorough understanding of essential nursing
knowledge.
CONTENTS
• Cardiac Pharmacology • Antihypertensive Medications
• Diuretics • Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
• Thrombolytics • Lipid-Lowering Agents
• Beta Blockers • ACE Inhibitors and ARBs
Page 1
, • Antibiotics Overview • Antibiotic Classes
• Infection and Resistance • Respiratory Medications
• Leukotriene Modifiers and CAMs
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 252
Which medication is in the cardiac glycoside drug class?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Digoxin
c. Coumadin
d. Plavix
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Digoxin
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 252
What are the uses of Digoxin?
CORRECT ANSWER
Used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation?
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 252
A patient's serum digoxin level is 1.1 ng/mL. What action should the nurse take?
a. Given the next dose
b. Retake the lab test
c. Split the dose in half
d. Inform the HCP
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, CORRECT ANSWER
D. The nurse should inform the HCP because this results indicates toxicity.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 252
What is the therapeutic serum level of digoxin?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 - 1 ng/ml
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 252
The nurse is caring for a patient on digoxin therapy. The student nurse asks the nurse what
are signs of digoxin toxicity. What should the nurse teach the student nurse?
a. Depression
b. Circulatory Collapse
c. Tachycardia
d. Green or yellow hallos
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Green or yellow halos, cardiac dysrhythmias, bradycardia, vomiting, anorexia and diarrhea
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 252
A patient on digoxin therapy reports having blurred vision and yellow halos and respirations
are 5 per minute. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Administer protamine
b. Administer digoxin immune fab
c. Administer vitamin K
d. Nothing these are normal side effects
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Administer Digoxin Immune Fab. This med reverses the side effect of bradycardia
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, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 252
What are 3 important things a nurse needs to watch for during digoxin therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER
Apical pulse >60
Toxicity: 0.5-1.0 ng/mL
Potassium: Increases risk of digitalis toxicity
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 252
Which medication is in the antianginal drug class?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Digoxin
c. Coumadin
d. Plavix
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Nitroglycerin
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 252
How should a nurse instruct a patient to take nitroglycerin?
CORRECT ANSWER
The most common route is sublingual.
Take 1 dose when the chest pain begins.
If still having chest pain in 5 mins call 911 and then take a 2nd dose.
If still having chest pain in 5 mins and EMT has not arrived, take a 3 and FINAL dose
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 252
A patient asks a nurse why they can only have 3 doses of nitroglycerin. What should the
nurse tell the patient?
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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
NSG 318 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
252 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 252 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
clear explanations related to nursing concepts. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
students preparing for exams in the nursing field. The material is suitable for study, review,
and certification preparation, ensuring a thorough understanding of essential nursing
knowledge.
CONTENTS
• Cardiac Pharmacology • Antihypertensive Medications
• Diuretics • Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
• Thrombolytics • Lipid-Lowering Agents
• Beta Blockers • ACE Inhibitors and ARBs
Page 1
, • Antibiotics Overview • Antibiotic Classes
• Infection and Resistance • Respiratory Medications
• Leukotriene Modifiers and CAMs
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 252
Which medication is in the cardiac glycoside drug class?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Digoxin
c. Coumadin
d. Plavix
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Digoxin
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 252
What are the uses of Digoxin?
CORRECT ANSWER
Used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation?
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 252
A patient's serum digoxin level is 1.1 ng/mL. What action should the nurse take?
a. Given the next dose
b. Retake the lab test
c. Split the dose in half
d. Inform the HCP
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
D. The nurse should inform the HCP because this results indicates toxicity.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 252
What is the therapeutic serum level of digoxin?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.5 - 1 ng/ml
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 252
The nurse is caring for a patient on digoxin therapy. The student nurse asks the nurse what
are signs of digoxin toxicity. What should the nurse teach the student nurse?
a. Depression
b. Circulatory Collapse
c. Tachycardia
d. Green or yellow hallos
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Green or yellow halos, cardiac dysrhythmias, bradycardia, vomiting, anorexia and diarrhea
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 252
A patient on digoxin therapy reports having blurred vision and yellow halos and respirations
are 5 per minute. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Administer protamine
b. Administer digoxin immune fab
c. Administer vitamin K
d. Nothing these are normal side effects
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Administer Digoxin Immune Fab. This med reverses the side effect of bradycardia
Page 3
, Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 252
What are 3 important things a nurse needs to watch for during digoxin therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER
Apical pulse >60
Toxicity: 0.5-1.0 ng/mL
Potassium: Increases risk of digitalis toxicity
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 252
Which medication is in the antianginal drug class?
a. Nitroglycerin
b. Digoxin
c. Coumadin
d. Plavix
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Nitroglycerin
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 252
How should a nurse instruct a patient to take nitroglycerin?
CORRECT ANSWER
The most common route is sublingual.
Take 1 dose when the chest pain begins.
If still having chest pain in 5 mins call 911 and then take a 2nd dose.
If still having chest pain in 5 mins and EMT has not arrived, take a 3 and FINAL dose
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 252
A patient asks a nurse why they can only have 3 doses of nitroglycerin. What should the
nurse tell the patient?
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