LEHNE'S PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING CARE 11TH EDITION 2026 FULL EXAM SET WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

LEHNE'S PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
CARE 11TH EDITION 2026 FULL EXAM SET
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS

◉ Thiazide Diuretics. Answer: Diuretics that act on the distal
convoluted tubule, prescribed for edema and hypertension.


◉ Potassium-sparing Diuretics. Answer: Diuretics that block
aldosterone, retaining potassium and excreting sodium and water.


◉ Osmotic Diuretics. Answer: Diuretics that inhibit passive water
reabsorption by creating an osmotic force.


◉ Respiratory Alkalosis. Answer: A condition caused by
hyperventilation, leading to a loss of carbon dioxide.


◉ Respiratory Acidosis. Answer: A condition resulting from
hypoventilation and retention of carbon dioxide.


◉ Metabolic Alkalosis. Answer: An imbalance characterized by
excess bicarbonate or loss of acid.

, ◉ Metabolic Acidosis. Answer: An imbalance due to loss of
bicarbonate or inadequate production, often seen in chronic renal
failure or metabolic disorders.


◉ Sodium bicarbonate. Answer: Use: Correct acid-base imbalance.
Administration: PO or IV. Caution: IV use can overcorrect; monitor
for hypernatremia.


◉ Opioids. Answer: Definition: Natural or synthetic drugs with a
similar action to morphine.


◉ Mu (μ) Opioid Receptors. Answer: Effects: Analgesia, respiratory
depression, euphoria, sedation. Most important from pharm
standpoint.


◉ Kappa (κ) Opioid Receptors. Answer: Effects: Analgesia,
respiratory depression.


◉ Delta (δ) Opioid Receptors. Answer: Effects: Various effects not
fully detailed.


◉ Pure Opioid Agonists. Answer: Morphine (Mu and Kappa receptor
agonist).