BSN 215 PHARMACOLOGY: QUIZ
EXAM, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the properties of an ideal drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS- -
Chemical stability
- Predictability
- Ease of administration
Besides having diuretic effects for patients with congestive heart
failure, thiazides are also used to treat what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- - Postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Diabetes insipidus
- Hepatic failure
A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities
bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally,
and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent
ordered by the prescriber should the nurse question? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Spironolactone [Aldactone]
Which laxatives may be used safely in infants? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- - Docusate sodium (Colace)
- Glycerin suppositories
- Lactulose
,A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been
admitted to the unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's
laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the patient's
ammonia level is elevated at 218 mcg/dL. What medication
should the nurse prepare to administer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lactulose
A patient has had blood pressure of 150/95 and 148/90 mm Hg on
two separate office visits. The patient reports a blood pressure of
145/92 mm Hg taken in an ambulatory setting. The patient's
diagnostic tests are all normal. The nurse will expect this patient's
provider to order: - CORRECT ANSWERS- A thiazide diuretic
A nurse is discussing how beta blockers work to decrease blood
pressure with a nursing student. Which statement by the student
indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Beta blockers block the actions of angiotensin II."
A 5-year-old patient seen in an outpatient clinic is noted to have
hypertension on three separate visits. Ambulatory blood pressure
monitoring confirms that the child has hypertension. As an initial
intervention with the child's parents, the nurse will expect to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Preform a detailed health history on the
child
A nurse has provided education for a patient newly diagnosed
with hypertension who is just beginning therapy with
antihypertensive medications. Which statement by the patient
, indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"When my symptoms subside, I may discontinue the
medications."
A 60-year-old African American patient has a blood pressure of
120/80 mm Hg and reports a family history of hypertension. The
patient has a body mass index of 22.3. The patient reports
consuming alcohol occasionally. Which therapeutic lifestyle
change will the nurse expect to teach this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Sodium restriction
Which drugs are used to treat COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS- -
Anticholinergic medications
- Long-acting beta2 agonists
- Glucocorticoids
A patient with persistent, frequent asthma exacerbations asks a
nurse about a long-acting beta2 medication. What will the nurse
tell this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- LABAs are safer than
short-acting beta2 agonists
A parent asks a nurse about giving diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
to a child to relieve cold symptoms. Which response by the nurse
is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS- "Benadryl must be given in
higher doses to provide relief for cold symptoms."
A patient admitted to the hospital has been using phenylephrine
nasal spray (Neo-Synephrine), 2 sprays every 4 hours, for a week.
EXAM, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the properties of an ideal drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS- -
Chemical stability
- Predictability
- Ease of administration
Besides having diuretic effects for patients with congestive heart
failure, thiazides are also used to treat what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- - Postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Diabetes insipidus
- Hepatic failure
A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities
bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles bilaterally,
and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. Which diuretic agent
ordered by the prescriber should the nurse question? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Spironolactone [Aldactone]
Which laxatives may be used safely in infants? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- - Docusate sodium (Colace)
- Glycerin suppositories
- Lactulose
,A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been
admitted to the unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's
laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the patient's
ammonia level is elevated at 218 mcg/dL. What medication
should the nurse prepare to administer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Lactulose
A patient has had blood pressure of 150/95 and 148/90 mm Hg on
two separate office visits. The patient reports a blood pressure of
145/92 mm Hg taken in an ambulatory setting. The patient's
diagnostic tests are all normal. The nurse will expect this patient's
provider to order: - CORRECT ANSWERS- A thiazide diuretic
A nurse is discussing how beta blockers work to decrease blood
pressure with a nursing student. Which statement by the student
indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Beta blockers block the actions of angiotensin II."
A 5-year-old patient seen in an outpatient clinic is noted to have
hypertension on three separate visits. Ambulatory blood pressure
monitoring confirms that the child has hypertension. As an initial
intervention with the child's parents, the nurse will expect to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Preform a detailed health history on the
child
A nurse has provided education for a patient newly diagnosed
with hypertension who is just beginning therapy with
antihypertensive medications. Which statement by the patient
, indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"When my symptoms subside, I may discontinue the
medications."
A 60-year-old African American patient has a blood pressure of
120/80 mm Hg and reports a family history of hypertension. The
patient has a body mass index of 22.3. The patient reports
consuming alcohol occasionally. Which therapeutic lifestyle
change will the nurse expect to teach this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Sodium restriction
Which drugs are used to treat COPD? - CORRECT ANSWERS- -
Anticholinergic medications
- Long-acting beta2 agonists
- Glucocorticoids
A patient with persistent, frequent asthma exacerbations asks a
nurse about a long-acting beta2 medication. What will the nurse
tell this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- LABAs are safer than
short-acting beta2 agonists
A parent asks a nurse about giving diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
to a child to relieve cold symptoms. Which response by the nurse
is correct? - CORRECT ANSWERS- "Benadryl must be given in
higher doses to provide relief for cold symptoms."
A patient admitted to the hospital has been using phenylephrine
nasal spray (Neo-Synephrine), 2 sprays every 4 hours, for a week.
