Exam 2: NR 293 / NR293 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions with Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

Exam 2: NR 293 / NR293 (Latest
Update ) Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice | Questions
with Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain


Question:
Alteplase (tpa) (thrombolytic)
Answer:
used in stroke/ MI, must monitor bleeding risk




Question:
nursing considerations for thrombolytics
Answer:
- monitor for bleeding
- avoid IM injections and NSAIDs concurrently
- safety precautions (fall prevention, soft toothbrush, electric razor)

,Question:
Loop diuretics
Answer:
furosemide (lasix), potent, monitor potassium loss




Question:
thiazide diuretics
Answer:
hydrochlorothiazide, first line for HTN




Question:
potassium sparing diuretics
Answer:
spironolactone, risk for hyperkalemia

, Question:
diuretics nursing considerations
Answer:
- daily weights
- monitor electrolytes
- administer in the morning to prevent nocturia




Question:
the client in CHF is prescribed milrinone. Which priority intervention should
the nurse implement?
Answer:
monitor the clients telemetry




Question:
a patient who is taking xanthine derivative for COPD asks the nurse "I miss
my morning coffee. I can't wait to go home and have some." what is the
nurse's best response?
Answer:
" it is important to not take coffee with this medication because it may
increase your heart rate."