NSG 318 EXAM 3 – INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY (LATEST 2025
/ 2026) – ACTUAL QS & RATIONALIZED ANS – GCU
What patients should you caution before giving Prazosin Hydrochloride? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-those who have angina, ocular surgery, PRIAPISM, or are pregnant/breastfeeding
Side effects for Minipress: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tinnitus, DEPRESSION, PERIPHERAL EDEMA,
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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If a patient taking Minipress has elevated liver enzymes and pancreatitis, these can be described as? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-adverse reactions of this antihypertensive drug
TRUE or FALSE: Prazosin hydrochloride will have decreased effects if taken with NSAIDs - CORRECT
ANSWERS-TRUE
Minipress will have decreased effects with NSAIDs
What are some nursing interventions for alpha-adrenergic blockers? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
monitor weight and fluid retention, encourage client to decrease salt intake
Advise client to not abruptly stop medication (CAN CAUSE REBOUND HYPERTENSION)
Antidote for Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Digoxin Immune FAB (digiband)
, How might a diuretic and antacid effect someone on Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increases
the risk for digitalis toxicity (diuretic)
Decreases Digoxin absorption (antacid)
Which CAM may increase Digoxin levels and increase the risk of toxicity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Ginseng (increase levels)
Licorice, aloe, and ephedra (increase risk of toxicity)
When shouldn't you administer Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a patients heart rate is
under 60 bpm
Therapeutic level of Digoxin: - CORRECT ANSWERS-0.5-1 ng/mL
What does angina indicate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-decreased blood flow to the heart
(men can present with crushing pain or like an elephant is on their chest; women may present with
andigestion)
What are the 3 types of antianginal drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Nitrates
2. Beta blockers
3. Calcium channel blockers
they decrease the hearts need for oxygen
How often can Nitroglycerin be taken? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
(3 doses)
/ 2026) – ACTUAL QS & RATIONALIZED ANS – GCU
What patients should you caution before giving Prazosin Hydrochloride? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-those who have angina, ocular surgery, PRIAPISM, or are pregnant/breastfeeding
Side effects for Minipress: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tinnitus, DEPRESSION, PERIPHERAL EDEMA,
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
***URINARY INCONTINENCE*****
If a patient taking Minipress has elevated liver enzymes and pancreatitis, these can be described as? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-adverse reactions of this antihypertensive drug
TRUE or FALSE: Prazosin hydrochloride will have decreased effects if taken with NSAIDs - CORRECT
ANSWERS-TRUE
Minipress will have decreased effects with NSAIDs
What are some nursing interventions for alpha-adrenergic blockers? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
monitor weight and fluid retention, encourage client to decrease salt intake
Advise client to not abruptly stop medication (CAN CAUSE REBOUND HYPERTENSION)
Antidote for Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Digoxin Immune FAB (digiband)
, How might a diuretic and antacid effect someone on Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increases
the risk for digitalis toxicity (diuretic)
Decreases Digoxin absorption (antacid)
Which CAM may increase Digoxin levels and increase the risk of toxicity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Ginseng (increase levels)
Licorice, aloe, and ephedra (increase risk of toxicity)
When shouldn't you administer Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a patients heart rate is
under 60 bpm
Therapeutic level of Digoxin: - CORRECT ANSWERS-0.5-1 ng/mL
What does angina indicate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-decreased blood flow to the heart
(men can present with crushing pain or like an elephant is on their chest; women may present with
andigestion)
What are the 3 types of antianginal drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Nitrates
2. Beta blockers
3. Calcium channel blockers
they decrease the hearts need for oxygen
How often can Nitroglycerin be taken? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
(3 doses)
