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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM#2 COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The patient is to begin taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) and the nurse is providing
education about the drug. Which symptom related to this drug should be
reported to the healthcare provider?
1. Constipation
2. Increasing muscle or joint pain
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Flushing and/or hot flashes
2. Increasing muscle or joint pain
A patient is receiving cholestyramine (Prevalite) for elevated low-density
lipoprotein levels. As the nurse completes the nursing care plan, which
adverse effects will be included for continued monitoring?
1. Abdominal pain
2. Orange-red urine and saliva
3. Decreased capillary refill time
4. Sore throat and fever
1. Abdominal pain
The nurse is instructing a patient on home use of niacin and will include
important instructions on how to take the drug and about its possible adverse
effects. Which of the following may be expected adverse effects of this drug?
(Select all that apply)
1. Fever and chills
2. Intense flushing and hot flashes
3. Tingling of the fingers and toes
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4. Hypoglycemia
5. Dry mucous membranes
2. Intense flushing and hot flashes
3. Tingling of the fingers and toes
The community health nurse is working with a patient taking simvastatin
(Zocor). Which patient statement may indicate the need for further teaching
about this drug?
1. "I'm trying to reach my ideal body weight by increasing my exercise."
2. "I didn't have any symptoms even though I had high lipid levels. I hear that's
common."
3. "I've been taking my pill before my dinner."
4. "I take my pill with grapefruit juice. I've always taken my medications that
way."
4. "I take my pill with grapefruit juice. I've always taken my medications that way."
A patient has been on long-term therapy with colesti-pol (Colestid). To prevent
adverse effects related to the length of therapy and lack of nutrients, which
supplements may be required? (Select all that apply.)
1. Folic acid
2. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
3. Potassium, iodine, and chloride
4. Protein
5. B vitamins
1. Folic acid
2. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
A patient has been ordered gemfibrozil (Lopid for hyperlipidemia. The nurse
will first validate the order with the healthcare provider if the patient reports a
history of which disorder?
1. Hypertension
2. Angina
3. Gallbladder disease
4. Tuberculosis
3. Gallbladder disease
The patient has been given a prescription of hydro-chlorothiazide (Microzide)
as an adjunct to treatment of hypertension and returns for a follow-up check.
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Which is the most objective data for determining the therapeutic effectiveness
of the furosemide?
1. Absence of edema in lower extremities
2. Weight loss of 13 kg (6 lb)
3. Blood pressure log notes blood pressure 120/70 mmHg to 134/88 mmHg
since discharge
4. Frequency of voiding of at least six times per day
3. Blood pressure log notes blood pressure 120/70 mmHg to 134/88 mmHg since
discharge
Nifedipine (Procardia XL) has been ordered for a patient with hypertension. In
the care plan, the nurse includes the need to monitor for which adverse effect?
1. Rash and chills
2. Reflex tachycardia
3. Increased urinary output
4. Weight loss
2. Reflex tachycardia
The patient is taking atenolol (Tenormin) and doxazo-sin (Cardura). What is the
rationale for combining two antihypertensive drugs?
1. The blood pressure will decrease faster.
2. Lower doses of both drugs may be given with fewer adverse effects.
3. There is less daily medication dosing.
4. Combination therapy will treat the patient's other medical conditions.
2. Lower doses of both drugs may be given with fewer adverse effects.
What health teaching should the nurse provide for the patient receiving
nadolol (Corgard)?
1. Increase fluids and fiber to prevent constipation.
2. Report a weight gain of 1 kg per month or more.
3. Immediately stop taking the medication if sexual dysfunction occurs.
4. Rise slowly after prolonged periods of sitting or lying down.
4. Rise slowly after prolonged periods of sitting or lying down.
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic hyper-tension. The patient is
receiving losartan (Cozaar) daily. Which patient manifestations would the
nurse conclude is an adverse effect of this medication?
(Select all that apply.)
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1. Tremors
2. Dizziness
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypoglycemia
5. Angioedema
2. Dizziness
4. Hypoglycemia
5. Angioedema
A patient with significant hypertension unresponsive to other medications is
given a prescription for hydralazine. An additional prescription of propranolol
(Inderal) is also given to the patient. The patient inquires why two drugs are
needed. What is the nurse's best response?
1. Giving the two drugs together will lower the blood pressure even more than
just one alone.
2. The hydralazine may cause tachycardia and the propranolol will help keep
the heart rate within normal limits.
The propranolol is to prevent lupus erythemato-sus from developing.
4. Direct-acting vasodilators such as hydralazine cause fluid retention, and the
propranolol will prevent excessive fluid buildup.
2. The hydralazine may cause tachycardia and the propranolol will help keep the
heart rate within normal limits.
The patient is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for treatment of heart failure.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "I may notice my heart rate decrease."
2. "I may feel tired during early treatment."
3. "This drug should cure my heart failure."
4. "My energy level should gradually improve."
3. "This drug should cure my heart failure."
The patient is receiving hydralazine with isosorbide (BiDil) for heart failure.
The nurse should monitor this patient for:
1. Dizziness and rapid heart rate
2. Bleeding
3. Tingling or cramping in the legs
4. Confusion and agitation
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM#2 COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The patient is to begin taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) and the nurse is providing
education about the drug. Which symptom related to this drug should be
reported to the healthcare provider?
1. Constipation
2. Increasing muscle or joint pain
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Flushing and/or hot flashes
2. Increasing muscle or joint pain
A patient is receiving cholestyramine (Prevalite) for elevated low-density
lipoprotein levels. As the nurse completes the nursing care plan, which
adverse effects will be included for continued monitoring?
1. Abdominal pain
2. Orange-red urine and saliva
3. Decreased capillary refill time
4. Sore throat and fever
1. Abdominal pain
The nurse is instructing a patient on home use of niacin and will include
important instructions on how to take the drug and about its possible adverse
effects. Which of the following may be expected adverse effects of this drug?
(Select all that apply)
1. Fever and chills
2. Intense flushing and hot flashes
3. Tingling of the fingers and toes
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4. Hypoglycemia
5. Dry mucous membranes
2. Intense flushing and hot flashes
3. Tingling of the fingers and toes
The community health nurse is working with a patient taking simvastatin
(Zocor). Which patient statement may indicate the need for further teaching
about this drug?
1. "I'm trying to reach my ideal body weight by increasing my exercise."
2. "I didn't have any symptoms even though I had high lipid levels. I hear that's
common."
3. "I've been taking my pill before my dinner."
4. "I take my pill with grapefruit juice. I've always taken my medications that
way."
4. "I take my pill with grapefruit juice. I've always taken my medications that way."
A patient has been on long-term therapy with colesti-pol (Colestid). To prevent
adverse effects related to the length of therapy and lack of nutrients, which
supplements may be required? (Select all that apply.)
1. Folic acid
2. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
3. Potassium, iodine, and chloride
4. Protein
5. B vitamins
1. Folic acid
2. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
A patient has been ordered gemfibrozil (Lopid for hyperlipidemia. The nurse
will first validate the order with the healthcare provider if the patient reports a
history of which disorder?
1. Hypertension
2. Angina
3. Gallbladder disease
4. Tuberculosis
3. Gallbladder disease
The patient has been given a prescription of hydro-chlorothiazide (Microzide)
as an adjunct to treatment of hypertension and returns for a follow-up check.
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Which is the most objective data for determining the therapeutic effectiveness
of the furosemide?
1. Absence of edema in lower extremities
2. Weight loss of 13 kg (6 lb)
3. Blood pressure log notes blood pressure 120/70 mmHg to 134/88 mmHg
since discharge
4. Frequency of voiding of at least six times per day
3. Blood pressure log notes blood pressure 120/70 mmHg to 134/88 mmHg since
discharge
Nifedipine (Procardia XL) has been ordered for a patient with hypertension. In
the care plan, the nurse includes the need to monitor for which adverse effect?
1. Rash and chills
2. Reflex tachycardia
3. Increased urinary output
4. Weight loss
2. Reflex tachycardia
The patient is taking atenolol (Tenormin) and doxazo-sin (Cardura). What is the
rationale for combining two antihypertensive drugs?
1. The blood pressure will decrease faster.
2. Lower doses of both drugs may be given with fewer adverse effects.
3. There is less daily medication dosing.
4. Combination therapy will treat the patient's other medical conditions.
2. Lower doses of both drugs may be given with fewer adverse effects.
What health teaching should the nurse provide for the patient receiving
nadolol (Corgard)?
1. Increase fluids and fiber to prevent constipation.
2. Report a weight gain of 1 kg per month or more.
3. Immediately stop taking the medication if sexual dysfunction occurs.
4. Rise slowly after prolonged periods of sitting or lying down.
4. Rise slowly after prolonged periods of sitting or lying down.
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic hyper-tension. The patient is
receiving losartan (Cozaar) daily. Which patient manifestations would the
nurse conclude is an adverse effect of this medication?
(Select all that apply.)
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1. Tremors
2. Dizziness
3. Drowsiness
4. Hypoglycemia
5. Angioedema
2. Dizziness
4. Hypoglycemia
5. Angioedema
A patient with significant hypertension unresponsive to other medications is
given a prescription for hydralazine. An additional prescription of propranolol
(Inderal) is also given to the patient. The patient inquires why two drugs are
needed. What is the nurse's best response?
1. Giving the two drugs together will lower the blood pressure even more than
just one alone.
2. The hydralazine may cause tachycardia and the propranolol will help keep
the heart rate within normal limits.
The propranolol is to prevent lupus erythemato-sus from developing.
4. Direct-acting vasodilators such as hydralazine cause fluid retention, and the
propranolol will prevent excessive fluid buildup.
2. The hydralazine may cause tachycardia and the propranolol will help keep the
heart rate within normal limits.
The patient is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for treatment of heart failure.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "I may notice my heart rate decrease."
2. "I may feel tired during early treatment."
3. "This drug should cure my heart failure."
4. "My energy level should gradually improve."
3. "This drug should cure my heart failure."
The patient is receiving hydralazine with isosorbide (BiDil) for heart failure.
The nurse should monitor this patient for:
1. Dizziness and rapid heart rate
2. Bleeding
3. Tingling or cramping in the legs
4. Confusion and agitation
