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NR341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE BENCHMARK EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the progression of treatment for heart failure from Stage A
to Stage D? - ANSWER-From risk factor reduction and education
(Stage A) to advanced interventions like
VAD/transplantation/hospice (Stage D).
What type of monitoring is required for Heparin? - ANSWER-
Monitor aPTT.
What is the antidote for Heparin? - ANSWER-Protamine.
What are the indications for Warfarin? - ANSWER-Mostly for atrial
fibrillation (AF) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is the therapeutic range for PT and INR when monitoring
Warfarin? - ANSWER-PT 1.3-1.5 and INR 2.5-3.5.
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What should be avoided in patients taking Warfarin? - ANSWER-
Alcohol, severe hypertension, and certain medications that
increase bleeding risk.
What are the side effects of Clopidogrel? - ANSWER-GI bleeding,
neutropenia, and hypercholesterolemia.
What should be monitored in patients taking Clopidogrel? -
ANSWER-CBC and platelet count.
What are the signs and symptoms of bleeding to monitor for? -
ANSWER-Hypotension, tachycardia, ecchymosis, melena,
hematuria, epistaxis, petechiae, decreased hemoglobin (Hgb) and
hematocrit (Hct).
What are the types of diuretics and their primary use? -
ANSWER-Thiazide (e.g., HCTZ), Loop (e.g., Furosemide), and K-
sparing (e.g., Spironolactone); primarily used for hypertension.
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What should be monitored in patients taking diuretics? -
ANSWER-Renal function, potassium levels, vital signs, and signs
of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
What are the side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)? -
ANSWER-Hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia (diltiazem,
verapamil), and tachycardia (amlodipine).
What are the indications for using Nitroprusside? - ANSWER-
Hypertensive crisis and cardiogenic shock.
What nursing implication is important for Nitroprusside
administration? - ANSWER-Monitor for cyanide poisoning.
What is a key nursing implication for central acting adrenergics
like Clonidine? - ANSWER-Remove the patch before adding a
new one to prevent severe rebound hypertension.
NR341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE BENCHMARK EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the progression of treatment for heart failure from Stage A
to Stage D? - ANSWER-From risk factor reduction and education
(Stage A) to advanced interventions like
VAD/transplantation/hospice (Stage D).
What type of monitoring is required for Heparin? - ANSWER-
Monitor aPTT.
What is the antidote for Heparin? - ANSWER-Protamine.
What are the indications for Warfarin? - ANSWER-Mostly for atrial
fibrillation (AF) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is the therapeutic range for PT and INR when monitoring
Warfarin? - ANSWER-PT 1.3-1.5 and INR 2.5-3.5.
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What should be avoided in patients taking Warfarin? - ANSWER-
Alcohol, severe hypertension, and certain medications that
increase bleeding risk.
What are the side effects of Clopidogrel? - ANSWER-GI bleeding,
neutropenia, and hypercholesterolemia.
What should be monitored in patients taking Clopidogrel? -
ANSWER-CBC and platelet count.
What are the signs and symptoms of bleeding to monitor for? -
ANSWER-Hypotension, tachycardia, ecchymosis, melena,
hematuria, epistaxis, petechiae, decreased hemoglobin (Hgb) and
hematocrit (Hct).
What are the types of diuretics and their primary use? -
ANSWER-Thiazide (e.g., HCTZ), Loop (e.g., Furosemide), and K-
sparing (e.g., Spironolactone); primarily used for hypertension.
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What should be monitored in patients taking diuretics? -
ANSWER-Renal function, potassium levels, vital signs, and signs
of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
What are the side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)? -
ANSWER-Hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia (diltiazem,
verapamil), and tachycardia (amlodipine).
What are the indications for using Nitroprusside? - ANSWER-
Hypertensive crisis and cardiogenic shock.
What nursing implication is important for Nitroprusside
administration? - ANSWER-Monitor for cyanide poisoning.
What is a key nursing implication for central acting adrenergics
like Clonidine? - ANSWER-Remove the patch before adding a
new one to prevent severe rebound hypertension.
