LATEST NR 565 WEEK 4 MIDTERM
EXAM 2025.2026 ACCURATE SPRING-
SUMMER. GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
PASS
What is recommended as first-line drugs for treating hypertension,
especially for patients with risk factors for osteoporosis?
A. Thiazides
B. Diuretics.
C. Beta-blockers.
D. ACE inhibitors.
A. Thiazides
When is the appropriate time to recommend that a patient see a pain
specialist?
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day
B. 40 mg morphine daily
C. 25 mcg of fentanyl daily
D. None of the above
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day
What are the contraindications for ranolazine when treating angina?
A. Hepatic impairment
B. Renal impairment
C. Prior prolonged QT
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
,The NP understands it is best to avoid prescribing a patient both quinidine
and digoxin concurrently because:
A. Digoxin increases increases the rate of absorption of Quinidine
B. Quinidine can promote digoxin toxicity.
C. Quinidine increases renal excretion of digoxin.
D. Digoxin delays the onset of action of Quinidine.
B. Quinidine can promote digoxin toxicity.
Why is the BEERS criteria important?
A. It identifies medications with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
B. Medications on this list should always be given to adults older than 65
years old.
C. It identifies medications that require their dosage to be increased in the
presence of impaired kidney function in older adults.
D. It identifies medications frequently prescribed to older adults that are
affordable.
A. It identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing adverse effects in
older adults.
Which of the following is a known beta blocker?
A. Labetalol
B. Lisinopril
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
A. Labetalol
,What class of drugs are the mainstay treatment for heart failure?
A. Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
B. Loop Diuretics
C. Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors
D. Thiazide Diuretics
B. Loop Diuretics
In the treatment of hypertension, which drug classification is often
preferred for individuals with diabetes due to its potential to improve
glucose control while lowering blood pressure?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Calcium channel blockers
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
D. Thiazide diuretics
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
According to CPG Guideline which class of the drugs is first line treatment
for the African Americans?
A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
B. Thiazide diuretics
C. Calcium Channel Blockers
D. Beta Blockers
B. Thiazide diuretics
How does digoxin effect the heart function?
A. It increases renal excretion of sodium, potassium, and water
B. It acts directly on the vascular smooth muscle promoting vasodilation
C. It can cause QT prolongation
D. It can alter the electrical activity of the heart
D. It can alter the electrical activity of the heart
, The patient should be educated to hold digoxin if:
A. Blood pressure is greater than 140/90
B. Respiratory rate is 16
C. Heart rate is lower than 50
D. Febrile
C. Heart rate is lower than 50
Amiodarone should not be taken with grapefruit juice because:
A .Grapefruit juice increases renal excretion of Amiodarone
B. Amiodarone levels can be increased by grapefruit juice.
C. Amiodarone levels can drastically decrease with grapefruit juice.
D. Grapefruit juice delays the onset of action of Amiodarone.
B. Amiodarone levels can be increased by grapefruit juice.
The mechanism of action of Ezetimibe includes
A. Inhibiting reabsorption of cholesterol
B. Reducing cardiac ischemia and the associated pain
C. Increasing the levels of bradykin
D. Increasing the number of LDL receptors on hepatocytes
A. Inhibiting reabsorption of cholesterol
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
EXAM 2025.2026 ACCURATE SPRING-
SUMMER. GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
PASS
What is recommended as first-line drugs for treating hypertension,
especially for patients with risk factors for osteoporosis?
A. Thiazides
B. Diuretics.
C. Beta-blockers.
D. ACE inhibitors.
A. Thiazides
When is the appropriate time to recommend that a patient see a pain
specialist?
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day
B. 40 mg morphine daily
C. 25 mcg of fentanyl daily
D. None of the above
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day
What are the contraindications for ranolazine when treating angina?
A. Hepatic impairment
B. Renal impairment
C. Prior prolonged QT
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
,The NP understands it is best to avoid prescribing a patient both quinidine
and digoxin concurrently because:
A. Digoxin increases increases the rate of absorption of Quinidine
B. Quinidine can promote digoxin toxicity.
C. Quinidine increases renal excretion of digoxin.
D. Digoxin delays the onset of action of Quinidine.
B. Quinidine can promote digoxin toxicity.
Why is the BEERS criteria important?
A. It identifies medications with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
B. Medications on this list should always be given to adults older than 65
years old.
C. It identifies medications that require their dosage to be increased in the
presence of impaired kidney function in older adults.
D. It identifies medications frequently prescribed to older adults that are
affordable.
A. It identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing adverse effects in
older adults.
Which of the following is a known beta blocker?
A. Labetalol
B. Lisinopril
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
A. Labetalol
,What class of drugs are the mainstay treatment for heart failure?
A. Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
B. Loop Diuretics
C. Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors
D. Thiazide Diuretics
B. Loop Diuretics
In the treatment of hypertension, which drug classification is often
preferred for individuals with diabetes due to its potential to improve
glucose control while lowering blood pressure?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Calcium channel blockers
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
D. Thiazide diuretics
C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
According to CPG Guideline which class of the drugs is first line treatment
for the African Americans?
A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
B. Thiazide diuretics
C. Calcium Channel Blockers
D. Beta Blockers
B. Thiazide diuretics
How does digoxin effect the heart function?
A. It increases renal excretion of sodium, potassium, and water
B. It acts directly on the vascular smooth muscle promoting vasodilation
C. It can cause QT prolongation
D. It can alter the electrical activity of the heart
D. It can alter the electrical activity of the heart
, The patient should be educated to hold digoxin if:
A. Blood pressure is greater than 140/90
B. Respiratory rate is 16
C. Heart rate is lower than 50
D. Febrile
C. Heart rate is lower than 50
Amiodarone should not be taken with grapefruit juice because:
A .Grapefruit juice increases renal excretion of Amiodarone
B. Amiodarone levels can be increased by grapefruit juice.
C. Amiodarone levels can drastically decrease with grapefruit juice.
D. Grapefruit juice delays the onset of action of Amiodarone.
B. Amiodarone levels can be increased by grapefruit juice.
The mechanism of action of Ezetimibe includes
A. Inhibiting reabsorption of cholesterol
B. Reducing cardiac ischemia and the associated pain
C. Increasing the levels of bradykin
D. Increasing the number of LDL receptors on hepatocytes
A. Inhibiting reabsorption of cholesterol
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
