Exam 3: NUR210 / NUR 210 (New 2026 / 2027) Principles of Pharmacology | Questions With Verified Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct - Galen.

Exam 3: NUR210 / NUR 210 (New )
Principles of Pharmacology | Questions With
Verified Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct -
Galen.
Question:

An elderly patient will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which
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adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult patient taking this
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class of drug?i,- i,-




Dry mouth
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Restlessness

Hypotension

Constipation?

Answer:
Hypotension

The elderly are more sensitive to the blood pressure-lowering effects of
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vasodilators, and consequently experience more problems with
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hypotension, dizziness, and syncope. The other options are incorrect.
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Question:
The nurse is administering a beta-blocker to a patient. Which is the most
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important assessment to perform before administration?
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Potassium level i,-

,Urine output
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Serum level of medication
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Answer:

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Question:

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed amlodipine.
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Which patient should cause concern?
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A patient with a history of depression.
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A patient with a blood pressure of 144/82.
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A patient on ibuprofen for arthritis.
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A patient who is prescribed lisinopril for elevated blood pressure.?
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Answer:
A patient on ibuprofen for arthritis.
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Question:

Lisinopril has been ordered for a patient. The nurse should teach the
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patient that the most commonly occurring side effect of an angiotensin-
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converting enzyme drug is which of the following?
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Constant, irritating cough?
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Answer:

Constant, irritating cough
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Question:
A patient has been taking spironolactone to treat heart failure. The nurse
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will monitor for
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Hypoglycemia.

Hypermagnesemia
Hypocalcemia.
Hyperkalemia.?

Answer:

Hyperkalemia
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and can cause
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hyperkalemia.




Question:

What does the nurse know to be correct concerning the use of mannitol
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in patients?
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It increases intraocular pressure.
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It decreases intracranial pressure.
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, It causes sodium and potassium retention.
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It causes diuresis in several days.?
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Answer:

It decreases intracranial pressure.
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Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide
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diuretic to treat heart failure. When performing a health history on this
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patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?
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Hypertension

Gout
Glaucoma

Asthma?

Answer:

Gout




Question:

The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low
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urine output as a result of heart failure. Which medication will the nurse
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expect the provider to order for this patient?
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Digoxin
Spironolactone