NUR354 Pharmacology II – Exam 2 – Complete Practice
Questions with Answer Key – Hypertension, Diuretics, RAAS,
Cardiac Disease, and Angina Management
Description:
This document offers a full-length practice exam for NUR354 Pharmacology II, focused on Exam
2 topics. It covers 75 multiple choice and SATA questions related to the cardiovascular system,
RAAS mechanisms, hypertension treatments, diuretics (loop, thiazide, K+ sparing), calcium
channel blockers, beta-blockers, angina therapies (including nitroglycerin and ranolazine), and
interventions for MI and ACS. The answer key is included, making it a valuable study tool for
nursing students preparing for clinical pharmacology assessments.
Keywords:
RAAS
ACE inhibitors
ARBs
diuretics
beta-blockers
calcium channel blockers
angiotensin II
aldosterone
hypertension management
stable angina
unstable angina
myocardial infarction
PCI
nitroglycerin
thrombolytics
clonidine
aldosterone antagonists
kidney function labs
cranberry UTI prevention
ranolazine
,1.
what are the 3 components of the CV system?
a)
heart
b)
blood vessels
c)
blood
d)
CSF
2.
what is the criteria for normal BP? (please label the values)
Ans.
3.
what are the criteria to be diagnosed for HTN? SATA
a)
living sedentary lifestyle
b)
2-3 visits to establish baseline
c)
SBP >130
d)
DBP >80
4.
this term is defined as the hardening of blood vessels
a)
,Aneurysm
b)
Arteriosclerosis
c)
Hypertension
d)
Atherosclerosis
5.
this term is defined as the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels
a)
Atherosclerosis
b)
Hypertension
c)
Arteriosclerosis
d)
Aneurysm
6.
what term defined rupture of the blood vessels?
Ans.
7.
identify some non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension. SATA
a)
reduce alcohol
b)
increase caffeine intake
, c)
following a ADA diet
d)
quit smoking
8.
True or False. BP meds can be discontinued right away if the patient deems it not helpful to
their BP.
a)
false
b)
true
9.
Which of the ff statements are true regarding HTN medications? SATA
a)
BP meds are RARELY given PRN
b)
Many pts are only prescribed one BP med
c)
Most BP meds are NOT safe in pregnancy
d)
Assess BP after administration
10.
what is the goal for BP treatment?
a)
to maintain good level for a long period
b)
Questions with Answer Key – Hypertension, Diuretics, RAAS,
Cardiac Disease, and Angina Management
Description:
This document offers a full-length practice exam for NUR354 Pharmacology II, focused on Exam
2 topics. It covers 75 multiple choice and SATA questions related to the cardiovascular system,
RAAS mechanisms, hypertension treatments, diuretics (loop, thiazide, K+ sparing), calcium
channel blockers, beta-blockers, angina therapies (including nitroglycerin and ranolazine), and
interventions for MI and ACS. The answer key is included, making it a valuable study tool for
nursing students preparing for clinical pharmacology assessments.
Keywords:
RAAS
ACE inhibitors
ARBs
diuretics
beta-blockers
calcium channel blockers
angiotensin II
aldosterone
hypertension management
stable angina
unstable angina
myocardial infarction
PCI
nitroglycerin
thrombolytics
clonidine
aldosterone antagonists
kidney function labs
cranberry UTI prevention
ranolazine
,1.
what are the 3 components of the CV system?
a)
heart
b)
blood vessels
c)
blood
d)
CSF
2.
what is the criteria for normal BP? (please label the values)
Ans.
3.
what are the criteria to be diagnosed for HTN? SATA
a)
living sedentary lifestyle
b)
2-3 visits to establish baseline
c)
SBP >130
d)
DBP >80
4.
this term is defined as the hardening of blood vessels
a)
,Aneurysm
b)
Arteriosclerosis
c)
Hypertension
d)
Atherosclerosis
5.
this term is defined as the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels
a)
Atherosclerosis
b)
Hypertension
c)
Arteriosclerosis
d)
Aneurysm
6.
what term defined rupture of the blood vessels?
Ans.
7.
identify some non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension. SATA
a)
reduce alcohol
b)
increase caffeine intake
, c)
following a ADA diet
d)
quit smoking
8.
True or False. BP meds can be discontinued right away if the patient deems it not helpful to
their BP.
a)
false
b)
true
9.
Which of the ff statements are true regarding HTN medications? SATA
a)
BP meds are RARELY given PRN
b)
Many pts are only prescribed one BP med
c)
Most BP meds are NOT safe in pregnancy
d)
Assess BP after administration
10.
what is the goal for BP treatment?
a)
to maintain good level for a long period
b)
