GALEN PHARM 210 EXAM / 2026/2027 GALEN PHARM 210 EXAM 3
REVIEW AND COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(DETAILED SOLUTIIONS) LATEST 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
***Topics Covered: Cardiovascular Drugs (Diuretics, ACE Inhibitors,
ARBs, Beta Blockers, CCBs), Respiratory Drugs (Albuterol,
Fluticasone, Montelukast), Endocrine Drugs (Insulin, Metformin,
Levothyroxine), and Anti-Tubercular’s (Isoniazid, Rifampin) ***
1. A patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should be monitored
for which electrolyte imbalance?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Hypokalemia (Correct Answer)
D. Hypercalcemia
2. The nurse is administering spironolactone (Lactone). This medication
is classified as which type of diuretic?
A. Loop diuretic
B. Thiazide diuretic
C. Osmotic diuretic
D. Potassium-sparing diuretic (Correct Answer)
,3. A patient taking Lisinopril (Prineville, Zestril) reports a persistent, dry,
non-productive cough. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "This is a sign of a serious allergic reaction; stop taking the
medication immediately."
B. "This is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. We will notify your
provider as an alternative medication like an ARB may be prescribed."
(Correct Answer)
C. "Take the medication with food to decrease this side effect."
D. "Increase your fluid intake to at least 3 liters per day to stop the
coughing."
4. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is prescribed for a patient with hypertension.
Before administration, the nurse should assess which vital sign most
critically?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Temperature
C. Heart rate (Correct Answer)
D. Oxygen saturation
5. The nurse is providing education to a patient starting
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse should instruct the patient to
include which food in their diet to prevent a common side effect?
A. Foods rich in potassium, like bananas and oranges (Correct Answer)
B. Foods rich in sodium, like canned soup
C. Foods rich in calcium, like milk and cheese
,D. Foods rich in iron, like spinach
6. A patient is prescribed atenolol (Tenormin), a beta-blocker. The
nurse understands that the therapeutic effect of this medication is
achieved by:
A. Dilating peripheral arteries
B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors to decrease heart rate and blood
pressure (Correct Answer)
C. Preventing the reabsorption of sodium and water
D. Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
7. Which statement by a patient taking nifedipine (Procardia), a calcium
channel blocker, indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will call my provider if I experience shortness of breath or severe
dizziness."
B. "I should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while on this medication."
C. "I can stop taking this medication once my blood pressure is
consistently normal." (Correct Answer)
D. "I need to be careful when standing up quickly to avoid feeling
dizzy."
8. The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient taking spironolactone.
Which lab value is most concerning?
A. Sodium 140 me/L
, B. Potassium 6.2 me/L (Correct Answer)
C. BUN 18 mg/ld.
D. Glucose 95 mg/ld.
9. Lisinopril prevents the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
This action results in:
A. Increased sodium retention
B. Vasodilation and decreased aldosterone secretion (Correct Answer)
C. Increased heart rate
D. Bronchoconstriction
10. A patient is being started on furosemide for heart failure. The nurse
should prioritize teaching the patient about which potential adverse
effect?
A. Ototoxicity (Correct Answer)
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Constipation
D. Blurred vision
11. The healthcare provider orders propranolol (Inderal) for a patient.
The nurse reviews the patient's history and would question this order if
the patient has which condition?
A. Hypertension
REVIEW AND COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(DETAILED SOLUTIIONS) LATEST 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
***Topics Covered: Cardiovascular Drugs (Diuretics, ACE Inhibitors,
ARBs, Beta Blockers, CCBs), Respiratory Drugs (Albuterol,
Fluticasone, Montelukast), Endocrine Drugs (Insulin, Metformin,
Levothyroxine), and Anti-Tubercular’s (Isoniazid, Rifampin) ***
1. A patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should be monitored
for which electrolyte imbalance?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Hypokalemia (Correct Answer)
D. Hypercalcemia
2. The nurse is administering spironolactone (Lactone). This medication
is classified as which type of diuretic?
A. Loop diuretic
B. Thiazide diuretic
C. Osmotic diuretic
D. Potassium-sparing diuretic (Correct Answer)
,3. A patient taking Lisinopril (Prineville, Zestril) reports a persistent, dry,
non-productive cough. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "This is a sign of a serious allergic reaction; stop taking the
medication immediately."
B. "This is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. We will notify your
provider as an alternative medication like an ARB may be prescribed."
(Correct Answer)
C. "Take the medication with food to decrease this side effect."
D. "Increase your fluid intake to at least 3 liters per day to stop the
coughing."
4. Metoprolol (Lopressor) is prescribed for a patient with hypertension.
Before administration, the nurse should assess which vital sign most
critically?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Temperature
C. Heart rate (Correct Answer)
D. Oxygen saturation
5. The nurse is providing education to a patient starting
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse should instruct the patient to
include which food in their diet to prevent a common side effect?
A. Foods rich in potassium, like bananas and oranges (Correct Answer)
B. Foods rich in sodium, like canned soup
C. Foods rich in calcium, like milk and cheese
,D. Foods rich in iron, like spinach
6. A patient is prescribed atenolol (Tenormin), a beta-blocker. The
nurse understands that the therapeutic effect of this medication is
achieved by:
A. Dilating peripheral arteries
B. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors to decrease heart rate and blood
pressure (Correct Answer)
C. Preventing the reabsorption of sodium and water
D. Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
7. Which statement by a patient taking nifedipine (Procardia), a calcium
channel blocker, indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will call my provider if I experience shortness of breath or severe
dizziness."
B. "I should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while on this medication."
C. "I can stop taking this medication once my blood pressure is
consistently normal." (Correct Answer)
D. "I need to be careful when standing up quickly to avoid feeling
dizzy."
8. The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient taking spironolactone.
Which lab value is most concerning?
A. Sodium 140 me/L
, B. Potassium 6.2 me/L (Correct Answer)
C. BUN 18 mg/ld.
D. Glucose 95 mg/ld.
9. Lisinopril prevents the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
This action results in:
A. Increased sodium retention
B. Vasodilation and decreased aldosterone secretion (Correct Answer)
C. Increased heart rate
D. Bronchoconstriction
10. A patient is being started on furosemide for heart failure. The nurse
should prioritize teaching the patient about which potential adverse
effect?
A. Ototoxicity (Correct Answer)
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Constipation
D. Blurred vision
11. The healthcare provider orders propranolol (Inderal) for a patient.
The nurse reviews the patient's history and would question this order if
the patient has which condition?
A. Hypertension
