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COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which of the following medications is a beta-blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Metoprolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Furosemide
Answer: B. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure. It works by blocking
beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
2. A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
A. Hemoglobin
B. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
C. Serum potassium
D. Blood glucose
Answer: B. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant that affects blood clotting. The INR measures how long it takes for blood to
clot and is used to monitor the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy.
3. Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A. Ranitidine
B. Omeprazole
C. Sucralfate
D. Metoclopramide
Answer: B. Omeprazole
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces gastric acid production by inhibiting the H+/K+
ATPase enzyme in the stomach lining.
4. A patient is taking digoxin. Which symptom should the nurse teach the patient to report immediately?
A. Mild headache
B. Blurred vision or yellow halos
C. Dry mouth
D. Mild nausea
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Answer: B. Blurred vision or yellow halos
Rationale: Blurred vision or yellow halos are signs of digoxin toxicity, a potentially life-threatening condition that
requires immediate medical attention.
5. Which medication is used to treat anaphylaxis?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Epinephrine
C. Loratadine
D. Cetirizine
Answer: B. Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis due to its rapid vasoconstrictive and
bronchodilatory effects.
6. A patient is prescribed furosemide. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia. Patients should be
monitored for signs of low potassium, such as muscle weakness or arrhythmias.
7. Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with a sulfa allergy?
A. Metformin
B. Lisinopril
C. Acetaminophen
D. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Answer: D. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Rationale: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole contains sulfonamide, which can cause an allergic reaction in patients
with a sulfa allergy.
8. A patient is prescribed albuterol. What is the primary action of this medication?
A. Decrease inflammation
B. Promote bronchodilation
C. Suppress cough
D. Reduce mucus production
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Answer: B. Promote bronchodilation
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, leading to
bronchodilation and improved airflow.
9. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioids?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Acetylcysteine
D. Protamine sulfate
Answer: B. Naloxone
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression and sedation.
10. A patient is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse teach the patient about taking this medication?
A. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset
B. Take it on an empty stomach in the morning
C. Take it at bedtime for best absorption
D. Take it with antacids to enhance absorption
Answer: B. Take it on an empty stomach in the morning
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure proper absorption, preferably 30-60
minutes before breakfast.
11. Which medication is used to treat iron deficiency anemia?
A. Epoetin alfa
B. Ferrous sulfate
C. Vitamin B12
D. Folic acid
Answer: B. Ferrous sulfate
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
12. A patient is prescribed metformin. What is the most common side effect of this medication?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Gastrointestinal upset
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
Answer: B. Gastrointestinal upset
Rationale: Metformin commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal
discomfort.
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13. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
A. Aspirin
B. Heparin
C. Clopidogrel
D. Nitroglycerin
Answer: B. Heparin
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots, including DVT.
14. A patient is prescribed prednisone. What should the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
A. Take it with milk to prevent stomach upset
B. Stop the medication abruptly if side effects occur
C. Taper the dose gradually when discontinuing
D. Avoid all vaccinations while on this medication
Answer: C. Taper the dose gradually when discontinuing
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the adrenal gland. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to
adrenal insufficiency, so the dose should be tapered gradually.
15. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a severe allergic reaction?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Epinephrine
C. Loratadine
D. Cetirizine
Answer: B. Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) due to its rapid action.
16. A patient is prescribed atorvastatin. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
A. Lower blood pressure
B. Reduce cholesterol levels
C. Prevent blood clots
D. Treat heart failure
Answer: B. Reduce cholesterol levels
Rationale: Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular
events.
17. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Metronidazole
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COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Which of the following medications is a beta-blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Metoprolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Furosemide
Answer: B. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure. It works by blocking
beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
2. A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
A. Hemoglobin
B. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
C. Serum potassium
D. Blood glucose
Answer: B. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant that affects blood clotting. The INR measures how long it takes for blood to
clot and is used to monitor the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy.
3. Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A. Ranitidine
B. Omeprazole
C. Sucralfate
D. Metoclopramide
Answer: B. Omeprazole
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces gastric acid production by inhibiting the H+/K+
ATPase enzyme in the stomach lining.
4. A patient is taking digoxin. Which symptom should the nurse teach the patient to report immediately?
A. Mild headache
B. Blurred vision or yellow halos
C. Dry mouth
D. Mild nausea
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Answer: B. Blurred vision or yellow halos
Rationale: Blurred vision or yellow halos are signs of digoxin toxicity, a potentially life-threatening condition that
requires immediate medical attention.
5. Which medication is used to treat anaphylaxis?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Epinephrine
C. Loratadine
D. Cetirizine
Answer: B. Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis due to its rapid vasoconstrictive and
bronchodilatory effects.
6. A patient is prescribed furosemide. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia. Patients should be
monitored for signs of low potassium, such as muscle weakness or arrhythmias.
7. Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with a sulfa allergy?
A. Metformin
B. Lisinopril
C. Acetaminophen
D. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Answer: D. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Rationale: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole contains sulfonamide, which can cause an allergic reaction in patients
with a sulfa allergy.
8. A patient is prescribed albuterol. What is the primary action of this medication?
A. Decrease inflammation
B. Promote bronchodilation
C. Suppress cough
D. Reduce mucus production
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Answer: B. Promote bronchodilation
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, leading to
bronchodilation and improved airflow.
9. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioids?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Acetylcysteine
D. Protamine sulfate
Answer: B. Naloxone
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression and sedation.
10. A patient is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse teach the patient about taking this medication?
A. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset
B. Take it on an empty stomach in the morning
C. Take it at bedtime for best absorption
D. Take it with antacids to enhance absorption
Answer: B. Take it on an empty stomach in the morning
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure proper absorption, preferably 30-60
minutes before breakfast.
11. Which medication is used to treat iron deficiency anemia?
A. Epoetin alfa
B. Ferrous sulfate
C. Vitamin B12
D. Folic acid
Answer: B. Ferrous sulfate
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
12. A patient is prescribed metformin. What is the most common side effect of this medication?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Gastrointestinal upset
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
Answer: B. Gastrointestinal upset
Rationale: Metformin commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal
discomfort.
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13. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
A. Aspirin
B. Heparin
C. Clopidogrel
D. Nitroglycerin
Answer: B. Heparin
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots, including DVT.
14. A patient is prescribed prednisone. What should the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
A. Take it with milk to prevent stomach upset
B. Stop the medication abruptly if side effects occur
C. Taper the dose gradually when discontinuing
D. Avoid all vaccinations while on this medication
Answer: C. Taper the dose gradually when discontinuing
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the adrenal gland. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to
adrenal insufficiency, so the dose should be tapered gradually.
15. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a severe allergic reaction?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Epinephrine
C. Loratadine
D. Cetirizine
Answer: B. Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) due to its rapid action.
16. A patient is prescribed atorvastatin. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
A. Lower blood pressure
B. Reduce cholesterol levels
C. Prevent blood clots
D. Treat heart failure
Answer: B. Reduce cholesterol levels
Rationale: Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular
events.
17. Which medication is used to treat a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Metronidazole
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