UTA Nurs5334 Advanced Pharmacology
Test 2 Latest 2025 Questions and Correct
Answers Graded A+
1. A 30-year-old man in for annual examination. On last exam one year ago, BP was 120/70.
Patient has no complaint. On examination, vital signs: BP 158/96 mm Hg, P 88, R 20 T 98.6 F
orally, BMI 34 Kg/m2. Rest of examination showed normal results. What would your next step
be? - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Start antihypertensive therapy with one agent
b) Start antihypertensive therapy with two agents
c) Check BP two more times in the next two weeks.
d) Send patient to ER
, 2. Your last patient for the day is a 72-year-old woman with several chronic medical problems
including: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, anemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Current medications consist of hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin (Lipitor), acetaminophen,
ferrous sulfate, and metformin. Patient brings in her BP log which shows BP readings between
152/92 to 160/96 mm Hg over the past three months. Potassium is 4.9 mg/dl (normal 3.5-5.5
mg/dl). Your next best action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Add another diuretic like
aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
c) Continue current medications. No need to add another medication as patient may forget to
take it.
d) Schedule a six months follow-up visit.
3. A 64-year-old man with hypertension is taking ACEI and Aldosterone (spironolactone). He
needs to be monitored for an increase in what electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWER-a)
Potassium
b) Sodium
c) Glucose
d) Calcium
4. Your next patient is new to your practice. Her name is Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith is a 79-year-old
woman who tells you her last examination was over two years ago. She gives history of
hypertension since the age of 35 with BP readings greater than 160/100. Patient is currently not
taking any medications. Patient is at risk for: - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Cardiovascular
disease (CVA)
b) LEFT ventricular hypertrophy
Test 2 Latest 2025 Questions and Correct
Answers Graded A+
1. A 30-year-old man in for annual examination. On last exam one year ago, BP was 120/70.
Patient has no complaint. On examination, vital signs: BP 158/96 mm Hg, P 88, R 20 T 98.6 F
orally, BMI 34 Kg/m2. Rest of examination showed normal results. What would your next step
be? - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Start antihypertensive therapy with one agent
b) Start antihypertensive therapy with two agents
c) Check BP two more times in the next two weeks.
d) Send patient to ER
, 2. Your last patient for the day is a 72-year-old woman with several chronic medical problems
including: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, anemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Current medications consist of hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin (Lipitor), acetaminophen,
ferrous sulfate, and metformin. Patient brings in her BP log which shows BP readings between
152/92 to 160/96 mm Hg over the past three months. Potassium is 4.9 mg/dl (normal 3.5-5.5
mg/dl). Your next best action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Add another diuretic like
aldosterone.
b) Prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
c) Continue current medications. No need to add another medication as patient may forget to
take it.
d) Schedule a six months follow-up visit.
3. A 64-year-old man with hypertension is taking ACEI and Aldosterone (spironolactone). He
needs to be monitored for an increase in what electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWER-a)
Potassium
b) Sodium
c) Glucose
d) Calcium
4. Your next patient is new to your practice. Her name is Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith is a 79-year-old
woman who tells you her last examination was over two years ago. She gives history of
hypertension since the age of 35 with BP readings greater than 160/100. Patient is currently not
taking any medications. Patient is at risk for: - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Cardiovascular
disease (CVA)
b) LEFT ventricular hypertrophy
