Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. When teaching a patient about antihypertensive drug therapy, which statement
by the nurse is correct? Select all that apply.
A. "You should try to have your blood pressure checked once a week and keep
track of the readings."
B. "If you notice that the symptoms have gone away, you should be able to stop
taking the drug."
C. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check
with your doctor first."
D. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at
your next office visit."
E. "Most over-the-counter decongestants are compatible with antihypertensive
drugs."
f. "please continue the medication, even if you are feeling better" - Correct
Answer-"You should try to have your blood pressure checked once a week and
keep track of the readings."
C. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check
with your doctor first."
D. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at
your next office visit."f. "please continue the medication, even if you are feeling
better"
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1. When monitoring a patient who has diabetes and is receiving a carbonic
anhydrase inhibitor for edema, the nurse monitors for which possible adverse
effect?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Elevated blood glucose
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Drowsiness - Correct Answer-B. Elevated Blood glucose and glycosuria in
diabetics
The nurse should monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the
patient is taking which of the following diuretics?
A. hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B. furosemide (Lasix)
C. metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
D. spironolactone (Aldactone) - Correct Answer-D. spironolactone (Aldactone);
synthetic steriod blocks aldosterone receptors...hyperkalemia common
complication, it is a potassium sparing diuretic. Most commonly prescribed for
children. only oral form and a pregnancy D drug.
Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The
nurse knows to administer this drug using which procedure?
A. Intravenously, through a filter
B. By rapid intravenous bolus
C. By mouth in a single morning dose
D. Through a gravity intravenous drip with standard tubing - Correct Answer-A.
Intravenously, through a filter; Osmotic diuretic; can crystalized in cold
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temperatures and IV only, and it is stored in a warmer in pharmacy. Pregnancy C
drug
Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and
the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
A. "Keep a weekly journal or log of your weight."
B. "Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables, and
dates."
C. "If you experience weight gain, such as five or more pounds a week, be sure to
tell your physician during your next routine visit."
D. "Be sure to change your position slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying so
as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood pressure changes." -
Correct Answer-D. "Be sure to change your position slowly and rise slowly after
sitting or lying so as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood
pressure changes."
5. When reviewing the mechanisms of action of diuretics, the nurse knows that
which statement is true about the loop diuretics?
A. They work by inhibiting aldosterone.
B. They are very potent, having a diuretic effect that lasts at least 6 hours.
C. They are particularly useful when rapid diuresis is desired because their onset
of action is rapid.
D. They have the disadvantage of ceasing to be effective when the creatinine
clearance decreases below 25 mL/min. - Correct Answer-C. They are particularly
useful when rapid diuresis is desired because their onset of action is rapid.
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6. When teaching about hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse should be sure the patient
knows to be cautious in taking which medications with hydrochlorothiazide?
A. Digitalis
B. Penicillin
C. Potassium supplements
D. Over-the-counter vitamins - Correct Answer-A. Digitalis, corticosteriods,
diazoxide, and oral hypoglycemics
7. When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, which of the following would best
reflect the patient's fluid volume status?
A. Blood pressure and pulse
B. Serum potassium and sodium levels
C. Intake, output, and daily weight
D. Measurements of abdominal girth and calf circumference - Correct Answer-C.
Intake, output, and daily weight
8. A patient is being discharged to home on a single daily dose of a diuretic. The
health care provider instructs the patient to take the dose at which time so it will
be least disruptive to the patient's daily routine?
A. In the morning
B. At noon
C. With supper
D. At bedtime - Correct Answer-A. In the morning
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED
A+|BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. When teaching a patient about antihypertensive drug therapy, which statement
by the nurse is correct? Select all that apply.
A. "You should try to have your blood pressure checked once a week and keep
track of the readings."
B. "If you notice that the symptoms have gone away, you should be able to stop
taking the drug."
C. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check
with your doctor first."
D. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at
your next office visit."
E. "Most over-the-counter decongestants are compatible with antihypertensive
drugs."
f. "please continue the medication, even if you are feeling better" - Correct
Answer-"You should try to have your blood pressure checked once a week and
keep track of the readings."
C. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check
with your doctor first."
D. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at
your next office visit."f. "please continue the medication, even if you are feeling
better"
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, Pharmacology Final Exam Prep
1. When monitoring a patient who has diabetes and is receiving a carbonic
anhydrase inhibitor for edema, the nurse monitors for which possible adverse
effect?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Elevated blood glucose
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Drowsiness - Correct Answer-B. Elevated Blood glucose and glycosuria in
diabetics
The nurse should monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the
patient is taking which of the following diuretics?
A. hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B. furosemide (Lasix)
C. metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
D. spironolactone (Aldactone) - Correct Answer-D. spironolactone (Aldactone);
synthetic steriod blocks aldosterone receptors...hyperkalemia common
complication, it is a potassium sparing diuretic. Most commonly prescribed for
children. only oral form and a pregnancy D drug.
Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The
nurse knows to administer this drug using which procedure?
A. Intravenously, through a filter
B. By rapid intravenous bolus
C. By mouth in a single morning dose
D. Through a gravity intravenous drip with standard tubing - Correct Answer-A.
Intravenously, through a filter; Osmotic diuretic; can crystalized in cold
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temperatures and IV only, and it is stored in a warmer in pharmacy. Pregnancy C
drug
Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and
the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
A. "Keep a weekly journal or log of your weight."
B. "Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables, and
dates."
C. "If you experience weight gain, such as five or more pounds a week, be sure to
tell your physician during your next routine visit."
D. "Be sure to change your position slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying so
as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood pressure changes." -
Correct Answer-D. "Be sure to change your position slowly and rise slowly after
sitting or lying so as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood
pressure changes."
5. When reviewing the mechanisms of action of diuretics, the nurse knows that
which statement is true about the loop diuretics?
A. They work by inhibiting aldosterone.
B. They are very potent, having a diuretic effect that lasts at least 6 hours.
C. They are particularly useful when rapid diuresis is desired because their onset
of action is rapid.
D. They have the disadvantage of ceasing to be effective when the creatinine
clearance decreases below 25 mL/min. - Correct Answer-C. They are particularly
useful when rapid diuresis is desired because their onset of action is rapid.
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6. When teaching about hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse should be sure the patient
knows to be cautious in taking which medications with hydrochlorothiazide?
A. Digitalis
B. Penicillin
C. Potassium supplements
D. Over-the-counter vitamins - Correct Answer-A. Digitalis, corticosteriods,
diazoxide, and oral hypoglycemics
7. When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, which of the following would best
reflect the patient's fluid volume status?
A. Blood pressure and pulse
B. Serum potassium and sodium levels
C. Intake, output, and daily weight
D. Measurements of abdominal girth and calf circumference - Correct Answer-C.
Intake, output, and daily weight
8. A patient is being discharged to home on a single daily dose of a diuretic. The
health care provider instructs the patient to take the dose at which time so it will
be least disruptive to the patient's daily routine?
A. In the morning
B. At noon
C. With supper
D. At bedtime - Correct Answer-A. In the morning
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