PHARMACOLOGY AND EKG TEST HCA
HIRES FOR NURSES FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A clinical registered dietitian nutritionist can become board certified in
which of the following specialty areas?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct. Pediatric nutrition
(CSP)Gerontological nutrition (GSG)Oncology nutrition (CSO)
◍ • Morphine.
Answer: Opioid agonist: binds to the opioid mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa
receptors in the CNS and alters pain perception and responseSide effects:
confusion, sedation, constipation, hypotension, respiratory depression
Antidote= naloxene
◍ • Demerol.
Answer: Opioid agonist mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa receptors.side
effects:-Nausea- Vomiting- Euphoria- Dysphoria- Respiratory
DepressionAdverse effect: seizuresAntidote= naloxene
◍ • Ativan•.
Answer: Potentiates action of GABA, resulting in increased neuronal
inhibition and CNS depression, Side effects: CNS: dizziness, drowsiness,
lethargy, hangover, headache, ataxia, slurred speech, forgetfulness,
confusion, mental depression,
◍ In order to maintain a registered dietitian nutritionist status, a person must
do which of the following?.
Answer: Complete at least 75 credit hours of continuing education every 5
, years
◍ Which of the following industries paid out nearly $60,000 in median annual
wages for dietitian and nutrition services in 2013?.
Answer: Outpatient/ambulatory care, Long-term care
◍ Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a
large number of registered dietitian nutritionists?.
Answer: Hospitals
◍ Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage
for dietitians and nutritionists in 2013?.
Answer: Food and nutrition management
◍ Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the
following?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct.Management positionsBecome
self-employedBecome sales representatives
◍ Dilantin.
Answer: 1. Anticonvulsant: stabilizes neuronal membranes and limits
seizure activity by either increasing efflux or decreasing influx of sodium
ions across cell membranes in the motor cortex during generation of nerve
impulses.2. Antiarrhythmic: normalizes sodium influx to Purkinje's fibers in
patients with induced dysrhythmias.Side effects: 1. nausea, vomiting 2. CNS
depression3. respiratory depression4. heart blocks5. hypotension6.
dysrhythmias
◍ True or False? Dietetic assistants may progress up the career ladder by
completing additional coursework and becoming eligible to take an entrance
examination given by the Dietary Managers Association to be promoted to
dietary manager of a food service..
Answer: TRUE
◍ • Nitroglycerine.
Answer: -Reduces venous tone. (Blood pooling in periph veins, decreasing
venous return to the heart. -Decreased periph. vascular resistance.-Dilation
, of coronary arteries and relief of coronary artery spasm.-Vasodilation of
cerebral arteries, increasing O2 to brain.-Generalized smooth muscle
relaxation.Side effects:Dizziness, hypotension, headache,
-nausea-vomiting-blurred
vision-dizziness-syncope-diaphoresis-confusion-dry mouth -palpations
◍ True or False? Employment for registered dietitian nutritionists is projected
to increase with an emphasis on disease prevention..
Answer: TRUE
◍ Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for
registered dietitian nutritionists?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct. Nursing care facilityPrivate
practiceHospitals
◍ • Coumadin.
Answer: interferes with vitamin K synthesis that produces clotting.it takes
72 hours to become active in systemgive with heparin until PT/INR gets to 2
and aboveSide affects= bleeding, cramps, nausea
◍ Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following
environments?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct.They work with healthcare
facilities.They work with sports teams.They work for wellness programs.
◍ Foods containing moderate to high amounts of vitamin K include .....
Answer: kale, spinach, turnip greens, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens,
Brussels sprouts, green leaf lettuce, endive, romaine, broccoli, parsley, beef
liver and chicken liver. In some cases, cooking can increase the amount of
vitamin K available to the body from these foods. Iceberg lettuce, red
cabbage, asparagus and soybean oil also contain vitamin K, but in smaller
amounts.
◍ • Lasix.
Answer: Mechanisms of action= inhibits Sodium and Chloride reabsorption
in the loop of henleSide effects= dizziness, hearing loss (if given too quickly
HIRES FOR NURSES FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A clinical registered dietitian nutritionist can become board certified in
which of the following specialty areas?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct. Pediatric nutrition
(CSP)Gerontological nutrition (GSG)Oncology nutrition (CSO)
◍ • Morphine.
Answer: Opioid agonist: binds to the opioid mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa
receptors in the CNS and alters pain perception and responseSide effects:
confusion, sedation, constipation, hypotension, respiratory depression
Antidote= naloxene
◍ • Demerol.
Answer: Opioid agonist mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa receptors.side
effects:-Nausea- Vomiting- Euphoria- Dysphoria- Respiratory
DepressionAdverse effect: seizuresAntidote= naloxene
◍ • Ativan•.
Answer: Potentiates action of GABA, resulting in increased neuronal
inhibition and CNS depression, Side effects: CNS: dizziness, drowsiness,
lethargy, hangover, headache, ataxia, slurred speech, forgetfulness,
confusion, mental depression,
◍ In order to maintain a registered dietitian nutritionist status, a person must
do which of the following?.
Answer: Complete at least 75 credit hours of continuing education every 5
, years
◍ Which of the following industries paid out nearly $60,000 in median annual
wages for dietitian and nutrition services in 2013?.
Answer: Outpatient/ambulatory care, Long-term care
◍ Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a
large number of registered dietitian nutritionists?.
Answer: Hospitals
◍ Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage
for dietitians and nutritionists in 2013?.
Answer: Food and nutrition management
◍ Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the
following?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct.Management positionsBecome
self-employedBecome sales representatives
◍ Dilantin.
Answer: 1. Anticonvulsant: stabilizes neuronal membranes and limits
seizure activity by either increasing efflux or decreasing influx of sodium
ions across cell membranes in the motor cortex during generation of nerve
impulses.2. Antiarrhythmic: normalizes sodium influx to Purkinje's fibers in
patients with induced dysrhythmias.Side effects: 1. nausea, vomiting 2. CNS
depression3. respiratory depression4. heart blocks5. hypotension6.
dysrhythmias
◍ True or False? Dietetic assistants may progress up the career ladder by
completing additional coursework and becoming eligible to take an entrance
examination given by the Dietary Managers Association to be promoted to
dietary manager of a food service..
Answer: TRUE
◍ • Nitroglycerine.
Answer: -Reduces venous tone. (Blood pooling in periph veins, decreasing
venous return to the heart. -Decreased periph. vascular resistance.-Dilation
, of coronary arteries and relief of coronary artery spasm.-Vasodilation of
cerebral arteries, increasing O2 to brain.-Generalized smooth muscle
relaxation.Side effects:Dizziness, hypotension, headache,
-nausea-vomiting-blurred
vision-dizziness-syncope-diaphoresis-confusion-dry mouth -palpations
◍ True or False? Employment for registered dietitian nutritionists is projected
to increase with an emphasis on disease prevention..
Answer: TRUE
◍ Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for
registered dietitian nutritionists?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct. Nursing care facilityPrivate
practiceHospitals
◍ • Coumadin.
Answer: interferes with vitamin K synthesis that produces clotting.it takes
72 hours to become active in systemgive with heparin until PT/INR gets to 2
and aboveSide affects= bleeding, cramps, nausea
◍ Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following
environments?.
Answer: All of the choices are correct.They work with healthcare
facilities.They work with sports teams.They work for wellness programs.
◍ Foods containing moderate to high amounts of vitamin K include .....
Answer: kale, spinach, turnip greens, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens,
Brussels sprouts, green leaf lettuce, endive, romaine, broccoli, parsley, beef
liver and chicken liver. In some cases, cooking can increase the amount of
vitamin K available to the body from these foods. Iceberg lettuce, red
cabbage, asparagus and soybean oil also contain vitamin K, but in smaller
amounts.
◍ • Lasix.
Answer: Mechanisms of action= inhibits Sodium and Chloride reabsorption
in the loop of henleSide effects= dizziness, hearing loss (if given too quickly
