PHARM-105: WEEK 6 – CARDIOVASCULAR
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS &
RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 6 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Cardiovascular Pharmacology. It integrates concise
teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice questions and
rationales for exam-focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first to understand drug
classes, mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables and summaries for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales to understand
NCLEX reasoning.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
• Identify major cardiovascular drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style pharmacology questions with
confidence
PHARM-105: Week 6 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensive Drugs
3. Antianginal Drugs
4. Heart Failure Medications
5. Antiarrhythmic Drugs
6. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
7. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
8. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
9. Answer Key & Rationales
, 1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular medications are heavily tested on
NCLEX exams due to their widespread use and high-
risk potential. Nurses must understand how these
drugs affect blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac
output.
Objectives
• Identify common cardiovascular drug classes
• Understand mechanisms of action and therapeutic
effects
• Apply priority nursing assessments and patient
teaching
• Answer NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
2. Antihypertensive Drugs
Mechanism: Lower blood pressure by reducing
cardiac output, vascular resistance, or fluid volume.
Common Drug Classes & Examples
• ACE Inhibitors: Lisinopril, Enalapril
• ARBs: Losartan, Valsartan
• Beta-Blockers: Metoprolol, Atenolol
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS &
RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 6 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on
Cardiovascular Pharmacology. It integrates concise
teaching notes with NCLEX-style practice questions and
rationales for exam-focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read the notes section first to understand drug
classes, mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables and summaries for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales to understand
NCLEX reasoning.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, the student should be able
to:
• Identify major cardiovascular drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 common drugs per class and their
indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style pharmacology questions with
confidence
PHARM-105: Week 6 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensive Drugs
3. Antianginal Drugs
4. Heart Failure Medications
5. Antiarrhythmic Drugs
6. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
7. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
8. Practice Questions (40 MCQs)
9. Answer Key & Rationales
, 1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular medications are heavily tested on
NCLEX exams due to their widespread use and high-
risk potential. Nurses must understand how these
drugs affect blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac
output.
Objectives
• Identify common cardiovascular drug classes
• Understand mechanisms of action and therapeutic
effects
• Apply priority nursing assessments and patient
teaching
• Answer NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
2. Antihypertensive Drugs
Mechanism: Lower blood pressure by reducing
cardiac output, vascular resistance, or fluid volume.
Common Drug Classes & Examples
• ACE Inhibitors: Lisinopril, Enalapril
• ARBs: Losartan, Valsartan
• Beta-Blockers: Metoprolol, Atenolol
