Galen College ADN Pharmacology Exam 3 (2025) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

Galen College ADN: Pharmacology Exam 3
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(2025) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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Loop Diuretic (name and indication) - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Furosemide, Peripheral Edema |\ |\




Loop Diuretic (Furosemide) SE/Adverse - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Nausea, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramping,
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blurred vision; Hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension,
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hyperglycemia, hearing loss |\ |\




Loop Diuretic (Furosemide) Considerations/Contraindications -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Monitor electrolyte status, educate on s/s
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of hypokalemia, hyperglycemia. Contraindicated in patients with
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Sulfa allergy. Caution with diabetic patients, HF patients, hearing
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impaired


Potassium Sparing Diuretic (name and indication) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Spironolactone, Edema|\ |\




Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone) SE/Adverse -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Headache, muscle cramps, weakness,
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dizziness, GI discomfort; Pulmonary Edema,
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Hypertension, HF, ascites |\ |\




Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone)
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Considerations/Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS
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,✔✔Monitor serum potassium, teach patient s/s of hyperkalemia.
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Contraindicated in patients with liver disease and renal |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\


dysfunction


Thiazide Diuretic (name and indication) - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Hydrochlorothiazide, Hypertension |\




Thiazide Diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) SE/Adverse - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Dizziness, headache, weakness, photosensitivity,
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muscle cramps; Orthostatic hypotension, severe hypokalemia,
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hyponatremia


Thiazide Diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) Considerations/
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Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Monitor serum |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\


potassium level, Monitor liver and renal function. Contraindicated
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for patients with DM, and hx of hypotension
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Osmotic Diuretic (name and indication) - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Mannitol, Cerebral Edema/ Intracranial Pressure |\ |\ |\ |\




Osmotic Diuretic (Mannitol) SE/Adverse - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Headache, blurred vision, dry mouth electrolyte imbalance; |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\


Pulmonary edema, blood pressure, |\ |\ |\




Renal failure
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Osmotic Diuretic (Mannitol) Considerations/Contraindications -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Use extreme caution in HF patients.
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Monitor I & O for therapeutic response, Monitor vital signs for
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therapeutic response |\

, Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (name and indication) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Prazosin, Hypertension
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Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (Prazosin) SE/Adverse - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Dizziness, blurred vision, headache, weakness,
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tinnitus; Orthostatic hypotension
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Palpitations, elevated liver enzymes |\ |\ |\




Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (Prazosin)
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Considerations/Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Teach
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patient to change positions slowly, monitor liver enzymes,
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monitor I & O and edema in lower extremities. Teach patient
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importance of checking BP at home and daily weights.
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Calcium Channel Blocker (name and indication) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Amlodipine, Hypertension
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Calcium Channel Blocker (Amlodipine) SE/Adverse - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Dizziness, headache, weakness, flushing and
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peripheral edema; Severe hypotension, MI Death, reflex
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tachycardia


Calcium Channel Blocker (Amlodipine)
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Considerations/Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Monitor vital signs, instruct patient to change positions slowly.
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