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Nr341 Pharmacology Cje Benchmark Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
What are the side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia
(diltiazem, verapamil), and tachycardia (amlodipine).
What are the indications for using Nitroprusside? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypertensive crisis and cardiogenic shock.
What nursing implication is important for Nitroprusside
administration? - ..........ANSWER.......Monitor for cyanide
poisoning.
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What is a key nursing implication for central acting adrenergics like
Clonidine? - ..........ANSWER.......Remove the patch before adding a
new one to prevent severe rebound hypertension.
What are the indications for Alpha 1 Adrenergics like Doxazosin? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypertension (HTN) and Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH).
What nursing implications should be considered when
administering Alpha 1 Adrenergics? - ..........ANSWER.......There is a
high incidence of orthostatic hypotension; patients should be
advised to move slowly to prevent first dose syncope.
What is the goal of anti-anginal treatment? - ..........ANSWER.......To
minimize attacks and duration, improve functional capacity,
and prevent or delay myocardial infarction (MI) and death.
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What is the gold standard treatment after a myocardial infarction? -
..........ANSWER.......Aspirin (ASA), Beta Blockers, and Statins.
What are the routes of administration for Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......Sublingual (SL), oral (PO), intravenous (IV),
and transdermal.
What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......It dilates coronary arteries and increases
oxygen delivery to ischemic tissue.
What are the side effects of Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......Headache and hypotension.
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What crucial nursing implications should be followed when
administering Nitroglycerin? - ..........ANSWER.......Do not use with
PDE-5 inhibitors; call 911 if pain is not relieved after the first
dose; keep in a dark bottle; lie down after administration.
What type of drug is Amiodarone and what is its class? -
..........ANSWER.......A potassium channel blocker and Class III
antiarrhythmic.
What are the indications for Amiodarone? -
..........ANSWER.......Ventricular arrhythmias, supraventricular
tachycardia (SVT), and as part of ACLS protocol for V-Fib and V-
Tach.
What nursing considerations are important for Amiodarone? -
..........ANSWER.......Monitor for ARDS, pulmonary toxicity, CHF,
Nr341 Pharmacology Cje Benchmark Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
What are the side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia
(diltiazem, verapamil), and tachycardia (amlodipine).
What are the indications for using Nitroprusside? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypertensive crisis and cardiogenic shock.
What nursing implication is important for Nitroprusside
administration? - ..........ANSWER.......Monitor for cyanide
poisoning.
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What is a key nursing implication for central acting adrenergics like
Clonidine? - ..........ANSWER.......Remove the patch before adding a
new one to prevent severe rebound hypertension.
What are the indications for Alpha 1 Adrenergics like Doxazosin? -
..........ANSWER.......Hypertension (HTN) and Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH).
What nursing implications should be considered when
administering Alpha 1 Adrenergics? - ..........ANSWER.......There is a
high incidence of orthostatic hypotension; patients should be
advised to move slowly to prevent first dose syncope.
What is the goal of anti-anginal treatment? - ..........ANSWER.......To
minimize attacks and duration, improve functional capacity,
and prevent or delay myocardial infarction (MI) and death.
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What is the gold standard treatment after a myocardial infarction? -
..........ANSWER.......Aspirin (ASA), Beta Blockers, and Statins.
What are the routes of administration for Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......Sublingual (SL), oral (PO), intravenous (IV),
and transdermal.
What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......It dilates coronary arteries and increases
oxygen delivery to ischemic tissue.
What are the side effects of Nitroglycerin? -
..........ANSWER.......Headache and hypotension.
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What crucial nursing implications should be followed when
administering Nitroglycerin? - ..........ANSWER.......Do not use with
PDE-5 inhibitors; call 911 if pain is not relieved after the first
dose; keep in a dark bottle; lie down after administration.
What type of drug is Amiodarone and what is its class? -
..........ANSWER.......A potassium channel blocker and Class III
antiarrhythmic.
What are the indications for Amiodarone? -
..........ANSWER.......Ventricular arrhythmias, supraventricular
tachycardia (SVT), and as part of ACLS protocol for V-Fib and V-
Tach.
What nursing considerations are important for Amiodarone? -
..........ANSWER.......Monitor for ARDS, pulmonary toxicity, CHF,
