Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest
Update ) Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice | Questions &
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Beta-blockers are often prescribed after a patient has had an MI because
Answer:
they are cardioprotective and prevent the heart from being stimulated by the
SNS and circulating catecholamins.
Question:
A prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient who has
hypertension. The nurse teaches the patient about side effects of this drug.
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"I should chew sugar-free gum or drink water to reduce dry mouth."
"I should not stopped taking this drug abruptly because of the risk of rebound
hypertension"
,Question:
Lab monitor for patients receiving heparin infusions.
Answer:
activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Question:
Common side effects of beta blockers.
Answer:
hypotension
bradycardia
sexual dysfunction (impotence)
dizziness
constipation
Question:
Select the correct statement on why we check the apical pulse for a full minute
before administering digoxin
Answer:
It can make the heart rate drop down if it is less than 60 seconds and if it's
still under 60 seconds, do not give the medication, call your healthcare
provider.
,Question:
When should sublingual nitroglycerine be given to a patient with angina?
Answer:
As soon as the patient feels pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest.
Question:
Expected adverse effect of theophylline
Answer:
palpitations
tremors
irregular heartbeat
Question:
A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin. When providing
education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions?
Answer:
Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension
may make you dizzy (first dose syncope) .
, Question:
Education for a patient with stable angina that has been prescribed a
nitroglycerin patch.
Answer:
Apply a new patch each morning to a hairless area, rotate sites, and remove
the patch in the evening for at least 8 hours to prevent tolerance.
Question:
What food interacts with warfarin?
Answer:
vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables and garlic
Question:
This drug is prescribed for severe hypertensive emergencies and given IV push
Answer:
Hydralazine
Update ) Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice | Questions &
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Beta-blockers are often prescribed after a patient has had an MI because
Answer:
they are cardioprotective and prevent the heart from being stimulated by the
SNS and circulating catecholamins.
Question:
A prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient who has
hypertension. The nurse teaches the patient about side effects of this drug.
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"I should chew sugar-free gum or drink water to reduce dry mouth."
"I should not stopped taking this drug abruptly because of the risk of rebound
hypertension"
,Question:
Lab monitor for patients receiving heparin infusions.
Answer:
activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Question:
Common side effects of beta blockers.
Answer:
hypotension
bradycardia
sexual dysfunction (impotence)
dizziness
constipation
Question:
Select the correct statement on why we check the apical pulse for a full minute
before administering digoxin
Answer:
It can make the heart rate drop down if it is less than 60 seconds and if it's
still under 60 seconds, do not give the medication, call your healthcare
provider.
,Question:
When should sublingual nitroglycerine be given to a patient with angina?
Answer:
As soon as the patient feels pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest.
Question:
Expected adverse effect of theophylline
Answer:
palpitations
tremors
irregular heartbeat
Question:
A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin. When providing
education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions?
Answer:
Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension
may make you dizzy (first dose syncope) .
, Question:
Education for a patient with stable angina that has been prescribed a
nitroglycerin patch.
Answer:
Apply a new patch each morning to a hairless area, rotate sites, and remove
the patch in the evening for at least 8 hours to prevent tolerance.
Question:
What food interacts with warfarin?
Answer:
vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables and garlic
Question:
This drug is prescribed for severe hypertensive emergencies and given IV push
Answer:
Hydralazine
