2024 Pharm Exam 3
Practice Questions Exam
2024
When a patient is being taught about the potential adverse effects of an ACE
inhibitor, which of these effects should the nurse mention as possibly occurring
when this drug is taken to treat hypertension? (Select all that apply.) -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Dry, nonproductive cough
fatigue
dizziness
When administering subcutaneous heparin, the nurse will remember to perform
which action? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Inject the medication without aspirating for blood
return.
,When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, which instruction by the nurse is
correct? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-"Rotate application sites with each dose."
"dipine" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-DHP CCB
"ium" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Muscarinic Antagonist Inhalers
"lol" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-beta blocker
"lukast" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-leukotriene receptor Blocker
"pril" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-ACE inhibitor
"sartan" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
"sin" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-ALpha 1 blocker
"statin" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
"stigmine" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-anticholinesterase inhibitor
"terol" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-beta 2 agonist
1st Generation Antihistamine - ✔✔✔ANSWER-diphenhydramine
, 2nd Generation Antihistamine - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Fexofenadine
A 46-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months earlier and is in
the office for a follow-up visit. While the nurse is taking his blood pressure, he
informs the nurse that he has had some problems with sexual intercourse. Which is
the most appropriate response by the nurse? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-"The physician can
work with you on changing the dose and/or drugs."
A 79-year-old patient is taking a diuretic for treatment of hypertension. This patient
is very independent and wants to continue to live at home. The nurse will know
that which teaching point is important for this patient? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-He needs
to take extra precautions when standing up because of possible orthostatic
hypotension and resulting injury from falls.
A client has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which agent will assist in
raising the client's hemoglobin levels? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-epoetin alfa
A client has been largely unsuccessful in achieving adequate control of
dyslipidemia through lifestyle changes and the use of a statin. As a result, the client
has been prescribed cholestyramine. What change in this client's lipid profile will
the nurse identify as the most likely goal of therapy? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-reduction
in LDL cholesterol levels
A client has begun taking cholestyramine. Which are noted as the most common
adverse effects? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-nausea, flatulence, and constipation
A client is being assessed by the home care nurse on the appropriate use of her
metered-dose inhalers. Instructions concerning which intervention will assist a
Practice Questions Exam
2024
When a patient is being taught about the potential adverse effects of an ACE
inhibitor, which of these effects should the nurse mention as possibly occurring
when this drug is taken to treat hypertension? (Select all that apply.) -
✔✔✔ANSWER-Dry, nonproductive cough
fatigue
dizziness
When administering subcutaneous heparin, the nurse will remember to perform
which action? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Inject the medication without aspirating for blood
return.
,When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, which instruction by the nurse is
correct? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-"Rotate application sites with each dose."
"dipine" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-DHP CCB
"ium" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Muscarinic Antagonist Inhalers
"lol" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-beta blocker
"lukast" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-leukotriene receptor Blocker
"pril" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-ACE inhibitor
"sartan" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
"sin" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-ALpha 1 blocker
"statin" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
"stigmine" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-anticholinesterase inhibitor
"terol" - ✔✔✔ANSWER-beta 2 agonist
1st Generation Antihistamine - ✔✔✔ANSWER-diphenhydramine
, 2nd Generation Antihistamine - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Fexofenadine
A 46-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months earlier and is in
the office for a follow-up visit. While the nurse is taking his blood pressure, he
informs the nurse that he has had some problems with sexual intercourse. Which is
the most appropriate response by the nurse? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-"The physician can
work with you on changing the dose and/or drugs."
A 79-year-old patient is taking a diuretic for treatment of hypertension. This patient
is very independent and wants to continue to live at home. The nurse will know
that which teaching point is important for this patient? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-He needs
to take extra precautions when standing up because of possible orthostatic
hypotension and resulting injury from falls.
A client has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which agent will assist in
raising the client's hemoglobin levels? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-epoetin alfa
A client has been largely unsuccessful in achieving adequate control of
dyslipidemia through lifestyle changes and the use of a statin. As a result, the client
has been prescribed cholestyramine. What change in this client's lipid profile will
the nurse identify as the most likely goal of therapy? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-reduction
in LDL cholesterol levels
A client has begun taking cholestyramine. Which are noted as the most common
adverse effects? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-nausea, flatulence, and constipation
A client is being assessed by the home care nurse on the appropriate use of her
metered-dose inhalers. Instructions concerning which intervention will assist a
