Pharmacology II Final Exam Questions & Answers!

"Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may make you dizzy." - ANSWER ____ 1. A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions? "Weigh yourself daily, and report any weight loss to your prescriber." "Increase your potassium intake by eating more bananas and apricots." "The impaired taste associated with this medication usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks." "Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may make you dizzy." d. Captopril is not a prodrug and does not need to be metabolized by the liver before becoming active. - ANSWER A patient with severe liver disease is receiving the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, captopril (Capoten). The nurse is aware that the advantage of this drug for this patient is which characteristic? a. Captopril rarely causes first-dose hypotensive effects. b. Captopril has little effect on electrolyte levels. c. Captopril is a prodrug and is metabolized by the liver before becoming active. d. Captopril is not a prodrug and does not need to be metabolized by the liver before becoming active. "The provider is making sure the treatment is effective over the long-term." - ANSWER During a follow-up visit, the health care provider examines the fundus of the patient's eye. Afterward, the patient asks the nurse, "Why is he looking at my eyes when I have high blood pressure? It does not make sense to me!" What is the best response by the nurse? a. "We need to monitor for drug toxicity." b. "We must watch for increased intraocular pressure." c. "The provider is assessing for visual changes that may occur with drug therapy." d. "The provider is making sure the treatment is effective over the long-term." - ANSWER The nurse is preparing for a community education program on hypertension. Which of these parameters determine the regulation of arterial blood pressure? a. Cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance b. Heart rate and peripheral resistance c. Blood volume and renal blood flow d. Myocardial contractility and arteriolar constriction - ANSWER When counseling a male patient about the possible adverse effects of antihypertensive drugs, the nurse will discuss which potential problem?