NR293 PHARMACOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE:
NR293 PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Why are patients with asthma attacks not prescribed beta-blockers? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Contraindications with asthma medicstions
Can cause bronchospasm >>> Patients with asthma are typically not
prescribed beta-blockers because these drugs can trigger severe, and
sometimes fatal, bronchospasms. The risk is highest with non-selective
beta-blockers, but even cardio-selective (beta-1 selective) types carry
some risk, especially at higher doses.
Types of drugs that can cause fetal abnormalities & should not be taken
by pregnant women? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Category X drugs >>> It is
critical for a pregnant woman to consult her healthcare provider before
taking any medication, whether it is prescription, over-the-counter, or
herbal. The potential for a drug to cause fetal abnormalities is known as
teratogenicity, and these substances are called teratogens. The impact of
a teratogen depends on factors such as the drug, the dose, and the
gestational age when exposed
Drug to reverse effects opioids - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Naloxone (Narcan)
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered
indicates: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--therapeutic effect due to potency >>>
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered can be a
sign that the medication is potent or "fresh," but it is not a reliable
,indicator of the drug's effectiveness. It is simply a common side effect for
many patients as the tablet dissolves.
Which diuretic is commonly prescribed for pt in heart failure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Furosemide (loop diuretic) >>> Loop diuretics, particularly
furosemide (Lasix), are the most commonly prescribed diuretics for
patients with heart failure. Heart failure causes the body to retain excess
fluid, and loop diuretics are highly effective at prompting the kidneys to
excrete this fluid through urination.
Patients with renal disease should take which class of antacids? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Aluminum salts >>> Antacids for patients with renal
disease
Aluminum-based antacids (e.g., aluminum hydroxide) should be used with
extreme caution or avoided entirely.
The danger: Aluminum is not efficiently cleared by the damaged kidneys
and can build up in the body.
The consequences: This can lead to aluminum toxicity, which may cause
bone disease (osteomalacia), confusion, and dementia.
Magnesium-based antacids (e.g., magnesium hydroxide) are also
problematic for patients with impaired kidney function.
The danger: The buildup of magnesium can lead to hypermagnesemia
(excess magnesium in the blood).
The consequences: High levels of magnesium can cause serious side
effects like low blood pressure, slowed heart rate, respiratory depression,
and confusion
This diuretic is often prescribed for cerebral edema: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Mannitol
, tamazepam (Restoril) affects the normal sleep cycle and can cause: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Hangover effect the next day
Zolpidem (Ambien), used for short-term treatment of insomnia, has
adverse effects including: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Sedation
Next day sleepiness (Hangover effect)
After benzodiazepines are taken for an extended period of time, abrupt
withdrawal can cause: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Withdrawal symptoms
(anxiety, sleep disturbances, tremors, sweating, etc.)
Black stools are common when patients take this medication for longer
than 2 days (common adverse effect) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Bismuth
Subsalicyclate (Pepto Bismal)
Before digitalis (Dig) is administered to a patient, which lab is critical for
the nurse to check first? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Potassium
Why? hypokalemia increases the risk of dig toxicity & cardiac arrhythmias
For patients who are receiving opioids frequently, a common adverse
effect rather than CNS depression includes... - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
constipation; increase fluids and fiber
Give example of therapeutic effect of mild-analgesic: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Relief of back pain
Give example of therapeutic effects by anti hypertensive - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--173/89 BP stabilized (future readings expected to decrease)
Give example of therapeutic effect of acetaminophen - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Fever relieved
NR293 PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Why are patients with asthma attacks not prescribed beta-blockers? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Contraindications with asthma medicstions
Can cause bronchospasm >>> Patients with asthma are typically not
prescribed beta-blockers because these drugs can trigger severe, and
sometimes fatal, bronchospasms. The risk is highest with non-selective
beta-blockers, but even cardio-selective (beta-1 selective) types carry
some risk, especially at higher doses.
Types of drugs that can cause fetal abnormalities & should not be taken
by pregnant women? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Category X drugs >>> It is
critical for a pregnant woman to consult her healthcare provider before
taking any medication, whether it is prescription, over-the-counter, or
herbal. The potential for a drug to cause fetal abnormalities is known as
teratogenicity, and these substances are called teratogens. The impact of
a teratogen depends on factors such as the drug, the dose, and the
gestational age when exposed
Drug to reverse effects opioids - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Naloxone (Narcan)
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered
indicates: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--therapeutic effect due to potency >>>
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered can be a
sign that the medication is potent or "fresh," but it is not a reliable
,indicator of the drug's effectiveness. It is simply a common side effect for
many patients as the tablet dissolves.
Which diuretic is commonly prescribed for pt in heart failure? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Furosemide (loop diuretic) >>> Loop diuretics, particularly
furosemide (Lasix), are the most commonly prescribed diuretics for
patients with heart failure. Heart failure causes the body to retain excess
fluid, and loop diuretics are highly effective at prompting the kidneys to
excrete this fluid through urination.
Patients with renal disease should take which class of antacids? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Aluminum salts >>> Antacids for patients with renal
disease
Aluminum-based antacids (e.g., aluminum hydroxide) should be used with
extreme caution or avoided entirely.
The danger: Aluminum is not efficiently cleared by the damaged kidneys
and can build up in the body.
The consequences: This can lead to aluminum toxicity, which may cause
bone disease (osteomalacia), confusion, and dementia.
Magnesium-based antacids (e.g., magnesium hydroxide) are also
problematic for patients with impaired kidney function.
The danger: The buildup of magnesium can lead to hypermagnesemia
(excess magnesium in the blood).
The consequences: High levels of magnesium can cause serious side
effects like low blood pressure, slowed heart rate, respiratory depression,
and confusion
This diuretic is often prescribed for cerebral edema: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Mannitol
, tamazepam (Restoril) affects the normal sleep cycle and can cause: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS--Hangover effect the next day
Zolpidem (Ambien), used for short-term treatment of insomnia, has
adverse effects including: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Sedation
Next day sleepiness (Hangover effect)
After benzodiazepines are taken for an extended period of time, abrupt
withdrawal can cause: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Withdrawal symptoms
(anxiety, sleep disturbances, tremors, sweating, etc.)
Black stools are common when patients take this medication for longer
than 2 days (common adverse effect) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Bismuth
Subsalicyclate (Pepto Bismal)
Before digitalis (Dig) is administered to a patient, which lab is critical for
the nurse to check first? - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Potassium
Why? hypokalemia increases the risk of dig toxicity & cardiac arrhythmias
For patients who are receiving opioids frequently, a common adverse
effect rather than CNS depression includes... - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
constipation; increase fluids and fiber
Give example of therapeutic effect of mild-analgesic: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Relief of back pain
Give example of therapeutic effects by anti hypertensive - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--173/89 BP stabilized (future readings expected to decrease)
Give example of therapeutic effect of acetaminophen - CORRECT-
ANSWERS--Fever relieved
