HSC 343 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In the patient who is in shock, Dopamine may be used because it:
A. Increases heart rate and blood pressure
B. Relaxes skeletal muscles
C. Lowers blood pressure and renal blood flow
D. Calms the patient
A. Increases heart rate and blood pressure
In a male patient using Doxazosin, the health care professional would expect to see which
outcome(s) of the drug?
A. Lowered blood pressure
B. Dry mouth
C. Two of the answers are correct
D. Increased urinary flow
C. Two of the answers are correct
A patient is prescribed Metoprolol. The nurse will advise her:
A. You will need candy, gum or water on hand to relieve dry mouth
B. Do not discontinue this drug abruptly
C. Since this drug causes insomnia, you may need a medication for that
D. Take this drug whenever you feel like it
B. Do not discontinue this drug abruptly
Which of the following patients is not a good candidate for Cevimeline?
A. A patient with asthma
B. A female adult patient
C. A patient who is 20 lbs overweight
D. A patient who drinks 1 alcoholic drink per day
A. A patient with asthma
, A patient who is severely allergic to bee stings is prescribed epinephrine in an epi-pen form.
How will the nurse advise him to use this drug should he get stung?
A. "Inject the contents of the drug into your mouth. Swallow. Remain calm until your
blood pressure increases"
B. "Inject the drug into your thigh. Then get to the Emergency Department as soon as
possible"
C. "Instruct a family member to use this drug only once you lose consciousness"
D. "Wait to see if you develop swelling. If so, inject the drug into a vein"
B. "Inject the drug into your thigh. Then get to the Emergency Department as soon as possible"
A nurse anesthetist applies a scopolamine patch to a patient prior to surgery. What is the
rationale?
A. The drug is a pain reliever
B. The drug will keep heart rate and respiratory rate controlled during surgery
C. The drug will completely sedate the patient
D. The drug will dry up secretions
D. The drug will dry up secretions
A goal in the treatment of Parkinson's disease is to:
A. Elevate Acetylcholine in the brain
B. Two of the answers are correct
C. Elevate dopamine in the brain
D. Elevate epinephrine in the adrenals
C. Elevate dopamine in the brain
A patient taking Tolteridine for overactive bladder can expect which of the following as a
side effect?
A. Muscle spasms
B. Diarrhea
C. Dry mouth
D. Bronchoconstriction
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In the patient who is in shock, Dopamine may be used because it:
A. Increases heart rate and blood pressure
B. Relaxes skeletal muscles
C. Lowers blood pressure and renal blood flow
D. Calms the patient
A. Increases heart rate and blood pressure
In a male patient using Doxazosin, the health care professional would expect to see which
outcome(s) of the drug?
A. Lowered blood pressure
B. Dry mouth
C. Two of the answers are correct
D. Increased urinary flow
C. Two of the answers are correct
A patient is prescribed Metoprolol. The nurse will advise her:
A. You will need candy, gum or water on hand to relieve dry mouth
B. Do not discontinue this drug abruptly
C. Since this drug causes insomnia, you may need a medication for that
D. Take this drug whenever you feel like it
B. Do not discontinue this drug abruptly
Which of the following patients is not a good candidate for Cevimeline?
A. A patient with asthma
B. A female adult patient
C. A patient who is 20 lbs overweight
D. A patient who drinks 1 alcoholic drink per day
A. A patient with asthma
, A patient who is severely allergic to bee stings is prescribed epinephrine in an epi-pen form.
How will the nurse advise him to use this drug should he get stung?
A. "Inject the contents of the drug into your mouth. Swallow. Remain calm until your
blood pressure increases"
B. "Inject the drug into your thigh. Then get to the Emergency Department as soon as
possible"
C. "Instruct a family member to use this drug only once you lose consciousness"
D. "Wait to see if you develop swelling. If so, inject the drug into a vein"
B. "Inject the drug into your thigh. Then get to the Emergency Department as soon as possible"
A nurse anesthetist applies a scopolamine patch to a patient prior to surgery. What is the
rationale?
A. The drug is a pain reliever
B. The drug will keep heart rate and respiratory rate controlled during surgery
C. The drug will completely sedate the patient
D. The drug will dry up secretions
D. The drug will dry up secretions
A goal in the treatment of Parkinson's disease is to:
A. Elevate Acetylcholine in the brain
B. Two of the answers are correct
C. Elevate dopamine in the brain
D. Elevate epinephrine in the adrenals
C. Elevate dopamine in the brain
A patient taking Tolteridine for overactive bladder can expect which of the following as a
side effect?
A. Muscle spasms
B. Diarrhea
C. Dry mouth
D. Bronchoconstriction
