PHARM-105: WEEK 10 CARDIOVASCULAR
PHARMACOLOGY – (NCLEX) QUESTIONS
AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS RATIONALES,
AND SUMMARY TABLES,NOTES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 10 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 teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major cardiovascular drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
PHARM-105: Week 10 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Course Code: PHARM-105
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensives
3. Antiarrhythmics
4. Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets
5. Lipid-Lowering Agents
6. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
7. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
8. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
9. Answer Key & Rationales
10. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular drugs are high-yield for NCLEX
, because they affect multiple body systems
(cardiovascular, renal, metabolic). Proper
understanding is critical for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key cardiovascular drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Antihypertensives
Mechanism: Lower blood pressure through
vasodilation, decreased cardiac output, or reduced
fluid volume.
Common Drugs: Lisinopril, Enalapril, Losartan,
Valsartan, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Amlodipine,
Diltiazem, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide
Effects: Reduce blood pressure, protect organs,
prevent complications
Nursing Considerations: Monitor BP and HR, check
electrolytes and renal function, educate about
orthostatic hypotension, avoid abrupt
discontinuation of beta-blockers
PHARMACOLOGY – (NCLEX) QUESTIONS
AND A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS RATIONALES,
AND SUMMARY TABLES,NOTES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 10 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 teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
,Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major cardiovascular drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style cardiovascular pharmacology
questions
PHARM-105: Week 10 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Course Code: PHARM-105
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Antihypertensives
3. Antiarrhythmics
4. Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets
5. Lipid-Lowering Agents
6. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
7. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
8. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
9. Answer Key & Rationales
10. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular drugs are high-yield for NCLEX
, because they affect multiple body systems
(cardiovascular, renal, metabolic). Proper
understanding is critical for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key cardiovascular drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Antihypertensives
Mechanism: Lower blood pressure through
vasodilation, decreased cardiac output, or reduced
fluid volume.
Common Drugs: Lisinopril, Enalapril, Losartan,
Valsartan, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Amlodipine,
Diltiazem, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide
Effects: Reduce blood pressure, protect organs,
prevent complications
Nursing Considerations: Monitor BP and HR, check
electrolytes and renal function, educate about
orthostatic hypotension, avoid abrupt
discontinuation of beta-blockers
