Unit 2 Master of science in
Nursing 553 Pharm Quiz
Dehydration Correct Answer: For which complication should you remain alert when a patient is taking
any type of diuretic?
The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position. Correct
Answer: Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Correct Answer: Which diuretic may cause an adverse effect of a higher
than normal serum potassium level?
Potassium Correct Answer: Which laboratory value is always checked before giving a dose of
furosemide (Lasix)?
Promoting water and sodium loss Correct Answer: How do most diuretics lower blood pressure?
Angioedema Correct Answer: What is a possible life-threatening adverse effect that can occur when a
person is taking an ACE inhibitor?
Losartan Correct Answer: Which drug is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)?
Propranolol Correct Answer: Which drug for high blood pressure is a beta blocker?
Heart rhythm disturbances Correct Answer: What is the most common side effect of cardiac glycoside
drugs for heart failure therapy?
"Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated." Correct Answer: A patient is prescribed a urinary
antispasmodic drug for overactive bladder. Which instruction should you provide to prevent a serious
complication?
Sit on the side of the bed for 1 to 2 minutes before getting out of bed. Correct Answer: What must you
teach any patient who is taking a diuretic drug?
Assist the patient to the bathroom Correct Answer: A hospitalized patient has received furosemide
(Lasix), 40 mg orally, 30 minutes ago. To prevent injury to the patient, what should you do?
Furosemide (Lasix) Correct Answer: For which diuretic should you teach a patient to wear long sleeves,
a hat, and sunscreen when going outdoors?
Check the patient's blood pressure Correct Answer: Which action or precaution is most important for
before giving any type of drug for hypertension?
Nursing 553 Pharm Quiz
Dehydration Correct Answer: For which complication should you remain alert when a patient is taking
any type of diuretic?
The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position. Correct
Answer: Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Correct Answer: Which diuretic may cause an adverse effect of a higher
than normal serum potassium level?
Potassium Correct Answer: Which laboratory value is always checked before giving a dose of
furosemide (Lasix)?
Promoting water and sodium loss Correct Answer: How do most diuretics lower blood pressure?
Angioedema Correct Answer: What is a possible life-threatening adverse effect that can occur when a
person is taking an ACE inhibitor?
Losartan Correct Answer: Which drug is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)?
Propranolol Correct Answer: Which drug for high blood pressure is a beta blocker?
Heart rhythm disturbances Correct Answer: What is the most common side effect of cardiac glycoside
drugs for heart failure therapy?
"Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated." Correct Answer: A patient is prescribed a urinary
antispasmodic drug for overactive bladder. Which instruction should you provide to prevent a serious
complication?
Sit on the side of the bed for 1 to 2 minutes before getting out of bed. Correct Answer: What must you
teach any patient who is taking a diuretic drug?
Assist the patient to the bathroom Correct Answer: A hospitalized patient has received furosemide
(Lasix), 40 mg orally, 30 minutes ago. To prevent injury to the patient, what should you do?
Furosemide (Lasix) Correct Answer: For which diuretic should you teach a patient to wear long sleeves,
a hat, and sunscreen when going outdoors?
Check the patient's blood pressure Correct Answer: Which action or precaution is most important for
before giving any type of drug for hypertension?
