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NUR 210 / NUR210 Exam 3 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Principles of Pharmacology |
Galen | Questions with Verified Answers |
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Q001: A patient is prescribed metformin 500 mg PO twice daily for newly
diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which finding requires immediate notification of the
provider? A. Heart rate 88 beats per minute
B. Serum creatinine 1.5 mg/dL (baseline 0.9 mg/dL)
C. Blood glucose 140 mg/dL
D. Mild gastrointestinal upset after the first dose
ANSWER: B
Q002: Which statement best describes the primary mechanism of action of
lisinopril? A. Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors
B. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
C. Stimulates aldosterone secretion
D. Promotes vasopressin release
ANSWER: B
Q003: A patient receiving intravenous morphine via PCA complains of respiratory
rate 8 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. The nurse should prepare to
administer which antidote? A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. N-acetylcysteine
D. Protamine sulfate
ANSWER: B
Q004: A 55-year-old patient is started on atorvastatin 40 mg daily. Which
laboratory value is most important for the nurse to monitor? A. Serum potassium
B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
, 2
C. Serum creatinine
D. Hemoglobin
ANSWER: B
Q005: A patient is prescribed warfarin 5 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The nurse
notes an INR of 5.8 (target 2–3). Which intervention is most appropriate? A.
Administer vitamin K as prescribed
B. Increase the next dose of warfarin
C. Discontinue aspirin only
D. Encourage green leafy vegetables
ANSWER: A
Q006: Which class of medication is contraindicated in a patient with acute
decompensated heart failure due to its negative inotropic effects? A. ACE
inhibitors
B. Beta blockers
C. Loop diuretics
D. Calcium channel blockers (non-dihydropyridine)
ANSWER: D
Q007: A patient is prescribed levothyroxine 75 mcg PO daily. Which instruction is
most important for the nurse to provide? A. Take the medication with food to
enhance absorption
B. Take the medication at the same time each morning on an empty stomach
C. Take the medication at bedtime with a snack
D. Take the medication only when symptomatic
ANSWER: B
Q008: A patient receiving amiodarone 200 mg twice daily is scheduled for a
follow-up chest X-ray. Which potential adverse effect is the nurse monitoring for?
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Optic neuritis
D. Peripheral neuropathy
ANSWER: A
NUR 210 / NUR210 Exam 3 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Principles of Pharmacology |
Galen | Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Pass Guaranteed
Q001: A patient is prescribed metformin 500 mg PO twice daily for newly
diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which finding requires immediate notification of the
provider? A. Heart rate 88 beats per minute
B. Serum creatinine 1.5 mg/dL (baseline 0.9 mg/dL)
C. Blood glucose 140 mg/dL
D. Mild gastrointestinal upset after the first dose
ANSWER: B
Q002: Which statement best describes the primary mechanism of action of
lisinopril? A. Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors
B. Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
C. Stimulates aldosterone secretion
D. Promotes vasopressin release
ANSWER: B
Q003: A patient receiving intravenous morphine via PCA complains of respiratory
rate 8 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. The nurse should prepare to
administer which antidote? A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. N-acetylcysteine
D. Protamine sulfate
ANSWER: B
Q004: A 55-year-old patient is started on atorvastatin 40 mg daily. Which
laboratory value is most important for the nurse to monitor? A. Serum potassium
B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
, 2
C. Serum creatinine
D. Hemoglobin
ANSWER: B
Q005: A patient is prescribed warfarin 5 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. The nurse
notes an INR of 5.8 (target 2–3). Which intervention is most appropriate? A.
Administer vitamin K as prescribed
B. Increase the next dose of warfarin
C. Discontinue aspirin only
D. Encourage green leafy vegetables
ANSWER: A
Q006: Which class of medication is contraindicated in a patient with acute
decompensated heart failure due to its negative inotropic effects? A. ACE
inhibitors
B. Beta blockers
C. Loop diuretics
D. Calcium channel blockers (non-dihydropyridine)
ANSWER: D
Q007: A patient is prescribed levothyroxine 75 mcg PO daily. Which instruction is
most important for the nurse to provide? A. Take the medication with food to
enhance absorption
B. Take the medication at the same time each morning on an empty stomach
C. Take the medication at bedtime with a snack
D. Take the medication only when symptomatic
ANSWER: B
Q008: A patient receiving amiodarone 200 mg twice daily is scheduled for a
follow-up chest X-ray. Which potential adverse effect is the nurse monitoring for?
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Optic neuritis
D. Peripheral neuropathy
ANSWER: A
