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NUR 600 Exam 3
Practice Question Bank
Advanced Pharmacology — NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with
Rationales
Topic Focus: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Hematologic Pharmacology
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales — Advanced Pharmacology 2
NUR 600 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NUR 600 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is.
Category: Advanced Pharmacology — Cardiovascular, Renal, and
Hematologic
1 Which of the following are side effects of nitrates? Select all that apply.
A Orthostatic hypotension
B Flushing
C Headache
D Syncope
E Hypertension
Why A, B, C, and D are correct: Nitrates commonly cause orthostatic hypotension,
flushing, headache, and syncope due to vasodilation.
E — Nitrates cause hypotension, not hypertension.
, 2 What is the correct administration of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
A Place one tablet under the tongue and repeat every five minutes for a total of three
tablets until pain is relieved.
B Place two tablets under the tongue at the same time.
C Swallow the tablet with water.
D Chew the tablet for faster absorption.
Why A is correct: Sublingual nitroglycerin should be administered as one tablet under the
tongue, repeated every five minutes for a total of three tablets until pain is relieved.
B — Two tablets should not be given at the same time.
C — Nitroglycerin should not be swallowed.
D — Nitroglycerin should not be chewed.
3 Which of the following is incorrect regarding nitroglycerin administration?
A Transdermal application is appropriate.
B Transdermal application is inappropriate.
C Nitroglycerin tablets are placed under the tongue.
D One tablet is given at a time.
Why B is correct: Transdermal nitroglycerin is appropriate for prophylaxis; the statement
that transdermal application is inappropriate is incorrect.
A — Transdermal application is appropriate for long-term prophylaxis.
C — Nitroglycerin tablets are placed under the tongue.
D — One tablet is given at a time (repeated as needed).
NUR 600 Exam 3
Practice Question Bank
Advanced Pharmacology — NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with
Rationales
Topic Focus: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Hematologic Pharmacology
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales — Advanced Pharmacology 2
NUR 600 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NUR 600 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is.
Category: Advanced Pharmacology — Cardiovascular, Renal, and
Hematologic
1 Which of the following are side effects of nitrates? Select all that apply.
A Orthostatic hypotension
B Flushing
C Headache
D Syncope
E Hypertension
Why A, B, C, and D are correct: Nitrates commonly cause orthostatic hypotension,
flushing, headache, and syncope due to vasodilation.
E — Nitrates cause hypotension, not hypertension.
, 2 What is the correct administration of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
A Place one tablet under the tongue and repeat every five minutes for a total of three
tablets until pain is relieved.
B Place two tablets under the tongue at the same time.
C Swallow the tablet with water.
D Chew the tablet for faster absorption.
Why A is correct: Sublingual nitroglycerin should be administered as one tablet under the
tongue, repeated every five minutes for a total of three tablets until pain is relieved.
B — Two tablets should not be given at the same time.
C — Nitroglycerin should not be swallowed.
D — Nitroglycerin should not be chewed.
3 Which of the following is incorrect regarding nitroglycerin administration?
A Transdermal application is appropriate.
B Transdermal application is inappropriate.
C Nitroglycerin tablets are placed under the tongue.
D One tablet is given at a time.
Why B is correct: Transdermal nitroglycerin is appropriate for prophylaxis; the statement
that transdermal application is inappropriate is incorrect.
A — Transdermal application is appropriate for long-term prophylaxis.
C — Nitroglycerin tablets are placed under the tongue.
D — One tablet is given at a time (repeated as needed).
