NSG 6101 WEEK 8 KNOWLEDGE CHECK (2024-2025) A+ SCORE
QUESTION 1
When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for the development of what response?
A. Hypotension
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Oliguria
D. Respiratory distress
A. Hypotension
QUESTION 2
A patient with diabetes has a new prescription for the ACE inhibitor lisinopril. She questions this order
because her physician has never told her that she has hypertension. What is the best explanation for
this order?
A. The doctor knows best.
B. The patient is confused.
C. This medication has cardioprotective properties.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
QUESTION 3
A patient with a history of pancreatitis and cirrhosis is also being treated for hypertension. Which
drug will most likely be ordered for this patient?
QUESTION 1
When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for the development of what response?
A. Hypotension
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Oliguria
D. Respiratory distress
A. Hypotension
QUESTION 2
A patient with diabetes has a new prescription for the ACE inhibitor lisinopril. She questions this order
because her physician has never told her that she has hypertension. What is the best explanation for
this order?
A. The doctor knows best.
B. The patient is confused.
C. This medication has cardioprotective properties.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
D. This medication has a protective effect on the kidneys for patients with diabetes.
QUESTION 3
A patient with a history of pancreatitis and cirrhosis is also being treated for hypertension. Which
drug will most likely be ordered for this patient?
