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PNM300 FINAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
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The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta-1
blockers will anticipate that these drugs may result in which effect?
a. Tachycardia
b. Tachypnea
c. Bradycardia
d. Bradypnea - ANSWER: : C
A patient who has recently had a myocardial infarction has started therapy with a
beta blocker. The nurse explains that the main purpose of the beta blocker for this
patient is to:
a. Cause vasodilation of the coronary arteries
b. Prevent hypertension
c. Increase conduction through the SA node
d. Protect the heart from circulating catecholamines - ANSWER: : D.
Before initiating therapy with a nonselective beta blocker, the nurse will assess the
patient for a history of which condition?
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a. Hypertension
b. Liver disease
c. Pancreatitis
d. Asthma
- ANSWER: : D.
A patient is taking an alpha blocker as treatment for benign
prostatic hyperplasia. The nurse will monitor for which potential drug effects?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Increased urine flow
d. Headaches
e. Bradycardia
- ANSWER: : A, C, D
- OH
- increased urine flow
- headaches
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A child in the pediatric intensive care unit has been receiving a dopamine infusion.
This morning while on rounds, the nurse noted that the intravenous infusion has
infiltrated. After stopping the infusion, the nurse prepares to administer
phentolamine (Regitine). The ordered dose is 0.2 mg/kg, to be injected into the
area of extravasation. The child weighs 39 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse
administer? (Round to tenths.)
3.5mg
The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of alpha- adrenergic drugs.
Adrenergic blockade at the alpha receptors leads to which effects? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Miosis
b. Vasodilation
c. Vasoconstriction
d. Bradycardia
e. Reduced blood pressure - ANSWER: : A, B, E
- miosis
- vasodilation
- bradycardia
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A nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult patients. What
adverse effect would be of most concern to the nurse??
a. Dry mouth
b. Hypotension
c. Restlessness
d. Constipation - ANSWER: : B
A patient was ordered antihypertensive drugs. What class of drug will the nurse
consider when giving the first dose of an antihypertensive drug at bedtime ?
a. Alpha blockers such as prazosin (Minipress)
b. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix®)
c. ACE inhibitors such as captopril (Capoten)
d. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) - ANSWER: : A
A 56-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months ago. He informs
the nurse that he is having problems with sexual intercourse. What would be the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Not to worry. Tolerance will develop."
- ANSWER: : b. "Your health care provider can work with you on changing the
dosage or drugs."
PNM300 FINAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
The nurse providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for beta-1
blockers will anticipate that these drugs may result in which effect?
a. Tachycardia
b. Tachypnea
c. Bradycardia
d. Bradypnea - ANSWER: : C
A patient who has recently had a myocardial infarction has started therapy with a
beta blocker. The nurse explains that the main purpose of the beta blocker for this
patient is to:
a. Cause vasodilation of the coronary arteries
b. Prevent hypertension
c. Increase conduction through the SA node
d. Protect the heart from circulating catecholamines - ANSWER: : D.
Before initiating therapy with a nonselective beta blocker, the nurse will assess the
patient for a history of which condition?
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a. Hypertension
b. Liver disease
c. Pancreatitis
d. Asthma
- ANSWER: : D.
A patient is taking an alpha blocker as treatment for benign
prostatic hyperplasia. The nurse will monitor for which potential drug effects?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Increased urine flow
d. Headaches
e. Bradycardia
- ANSWER: : A, C, D
- OH
- increased urine flow
- headaches
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A child in the pediatric intensive care unit has been receiving a dopamine infusion.
This morning while on rounds, the nurse noted that the intravenous infusion has
infiltrated. After stopping the infusion, the nurse prepares to administer
phentolamine (Regitine). The ordered dose is 0.2 mg/kg, to be injected into the
area of extravasation. The child weighs 39 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse
administer? (Round to tenths.)
3.5mg
The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of alpha- adrenergic drugs.
Adrenergic blockade at the alpha receptors leads to which effects? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Miosis
b. Vasodilation
c. Vasoconstriction
d. Bradycardia
e. Reduced blood pressure - ANSWER: : A, B, E
- miosis
- vasodilation
- bradycardia
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A nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult patients. What
adverse effect would be of most concern to the nurse??
a. Dry mouth
b. Hypotension
c. Restlessness
d. Constipation - ANSWER: : B
A patient was ordered antihypertensive drugs. What class of drug will the nurse
consider when giving the first dose of an antihypertensive drug at bedtime ?
a. Alpha blockers such as prazosin (Minipress)
b. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix®)
c. ACE inhibitors such as captopril (Capoten)
d. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) - ANSWER: : A
A 56-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months ago. He informs
the nurse that he is having problems with sexual intercourse. What would be the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Not to worry. Tolerance will develop."
- ANSWER: : b. "Your health care provider can work with you on changing the
dosage or drugs."
