NSG 6005 Midterm #2 study guide Exam
Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest
2025).
Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Upregulating the activity
of one of the body's natural anticoagulant molecules, antithrombin III
what physiologic action happens when the offending drug is administered during an anaphylactic
reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS mast cells liberate large doses of histamine
what is the effect of cardiac glycosides - CORRECT ANSWERS digitalis glycosides have a
negative chronotropic effect on the cardiac muscle cells
What is the mechanism of action of cardiac glycosides - CORRECT ANSWERS increase the
force of cardiac contraction
what is an anti-hypertensive agent which competes with epinephrine for available beta-receptor sites -
CORRECT ANSWERS atenolol (Ternormin)
what is the mechanism of action of group IV anti-dysrhythmia drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS
depressing phases 4 depolarization and lengthening phases 1 and 2 repolarization
What type of action does nitrates have on the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS REDUCTION in
systemic venous tone
What is the recommended level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) for patients with known
coronary artery disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS 100 or less
, Which type of diuretic would be used for a stage I hypertension in a patient with renal insufficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWERS loop
What drug should be considered as first-line therapy for a client with hypertension and heart failure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Enalapril
Which drug is considered safe for hypertension treatment during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
What drug will reduce afterload because it is an alpha-adrenergic blocker? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Prazosin (minipress)
What is an expected effect of the use of a beta-adrenergic blocker to control angina? - CORRECT
ANSWERS reduced force of cardiac contraction
What is a component of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Prothrombin
How are IV morphine and nitroglycerin beneficial in acute heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
decreased preload
What is the purpose of administering a vasodilating drug to a patient in heart failure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS decreased afterload
What are some contraindications for HMG-co A reductase inhibitors (statins)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
They cause myopathies, especially at higher doses or in combination with certain drugs.
They should never be used in patients taking Warfarin (Coumadin).
Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest
2025).
Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Upregulating the activity
of one of the body's natural anticoagulant molecules, antithrombin III
what physiologic action happens when the offending drug is administered during an anaphylactic
reaction - CORRECT ANSWERS mast cells liberate large doses of histamine
what is the effect of cardiac glycosides - CORRECT ANSWERS digitalis glycosides have a
negative chronotropic effect on the cardiac muscle cells
What is the mechanism of action of cardiac glycosides - CORRECT ANSWERS increase the
force of cardiac contraction
what is an anti-hypertensive agent which competes with epinephrine for available beta-receptor sites -
CORRECT ANSWERS atenolol (Ternormin)
what is the mechanism of action of group IV anti-dysrhythmia drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS
depressing phases 4 depolarization and lengthening phases 1 and 2 repolarization
What type of action does nitrates have on the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS REDUCTION in
systemic venous tone
What is the recommended level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) for patients with known
coronary artery disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS 100 or less
, Which type of diuretic would be used for a stage I hypertension in a patient with renal insufficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWERS loop
What drug should be considered as first-line therapy for a client with hypertension and heart failure? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Enalapril
Which drug is considered safe for hypertension treatment during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
What drug will reduce afterload because it is an alpha-adrenergic blocker? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Prazosin (minipress)
What is an expected effect of the use of a beta-adrenergic blocker to control angina? - CORRECT
ANSWERS reduced force of cardiac contraction
What is a component of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Prothrombin
How are IV morphine and nitroglycerin beneficial in acute heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
decreased preload
What is the purpose of administering a vasodilating drug to a patient in heart failure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS decreased afterload
What are some contraindications for HMG-co A reductase inhibitors (statins)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
They cause myopathies, especially at higher doses or in combination with certain drugs.
They should never be used in patients taking Warfarin (Coumadin).
