Week 8 knowledge check
questions and answers 2025
When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is
most important for the nurse to assess the patient for the
development of what response?
A. Hypotension
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Oliguria
D. Respiratory distress - answer A. Hypotension
A patient with diabetes has a new prescription for the ACE inhibitor
lisinopril. She questions this order because her physician has never
told her that she has hypertension. What is the best explanation for
this order?
A. The doctor knows best.
B. The patient is confused.
C. This medication has cardioprotective properties.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for
patients with diabetes. - answer D. This medication has a protective
effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
A patient with a history of pancreatitis and cirrhosis is also being
treated for hypertension. Which drug will most likely be ordered for
this patient?
A. Clonidine
B. Prazosin
C. Diltiazem
D. Captopril - answer D. Captopril
Which statement about ARBs does the nurse identify as being true?
questions and answers 2025
When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is
most important for the nurse to assess the patient for the
development of what response?
A. Hypotension
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Oliguria
D. Respiratory distress - answer A. Hypotension
A patient with diabetes has a new prescription for the ACE inhibitor
lisinopril. She questions this order because her physician has never
told her that she has hypertension. What is the best explanation for
this order?
A. The doctor knows best.
B. The patient is confused.
C. This medication has cardioprotective properties.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for
patients with diabetes. - answer D. This medication has a protective
effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
A patient with a history of pancreatitis and cirrhosis is also being
treated for hypertension. Which drug will most likely be ordered for
this patient?
A. Clonidine
B. Prazosin
C. Diltiazem
D. Captopril - answer D. Captopril
Which statement about ARBs does the nurse identify as being true?