with Correct Answers
This document provides a comprehensive pharmacology review for NUR 2474
Exam 2, covering key nursing concepts related to drug classifications, mechanisms
of action, side effects, and nursing interventions. It includes a series of practice
questions with verified correct answers to help students prepare effectively for
their exam. The material is ideal for reinforcing critical pharmacology knowledge
needed for nursing exams and clinical applications.
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Study Material with Correct Answers
1. Verapamil in combination with a beta block 'lol'? - Correct Increased risk for interaction
2. Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol-
lowering agent? - Correct "You should continue your exercise program to increase your
high-density lipoprotein (HLD) serum.
3. What would the nurse expect has occurred with a client who has taken senna for several
days and now experiencing yellowish-brownish urea? - Correct Expected effect of the
medication (Anthraquinone's in laxatives such as senna, change urine to brown, yellow,
or orange.)
4. Verapamil can elevate? - Correct digoxin levels
5. Client took too much warfarin normal vitals and no petechiae - Correct Expect DR to
order pt INR
6. Patient on warfarin and levels of INR 4.7 - Correct Best action is to hold dose and notify
physician
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7. Heparin post op and APTT is 120 BP 90/50 - Correct Expect Dr to order protamine
sulfate
8. Post surgery patient is pale and fatigued HR98 RR20 BP 100/50 - Correct Expect
provider to order hemoglobin and hematocrit
9. Aspirin prevents - Correct platelet aggregation
10. Amiodarone - Correct is a positum channel blocker it is given for Aflutter to prevent
recurrence. Levels can be increased by grapefruit juice and toxicity can result.
Amiodarone levels can be reduced by cholestyramine.
11. Propranolol - Correct is a beta adrenergic blocker non selective given for recurrent
ventricular tachycardia. Question the order if patient has asthma as it can cause
bronchospasm.
12. Stage B Heart failure - Correct Captopril for reduced EF or ejection fraction and
symptomatic
13. Normal GFR - Correct 90-120
14. If GFR is <20 - Correct risk of digoxin toxicity is greater
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15. If digoxin level is 2.5 ng/ml - Correct hold dose and contact healthcare provider
16. Always check apical pulse before - Correct giving digoxin
17. Torsades De pointes - Correct Give IV magnesium
18. Digoxin therapeutic range - Correct 0.5-0.8
19. Normal potassium level - Correct is 3.5 to 5
20. Furosemide effective if - Correct Output is greater than input
21. Hypertension BP150/90 crackles bibasilar, 2+ edema, distended jugular veins - Correct
Expect order furosemide (loop diuretic)
22. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension - Correct Anticipate order for ace inhibitor
23. Patient has cough for 3 days that is non productive after starting lisinopril - Correct Stop
lisinopril and start losartan
24. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - Correct DO NOT promote accumulation of
bradykinin in the lung and therefore have lower instance of cough
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