Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 3 Practice

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• In patients taking methimazole, which adverse effect is important to monitor due to its potential seriousness?
• Which statement about anticoagulants is true?
• What is the drug class of choice for a patient with both angina and hypertension due to its vasodilatory effect?
• What are major contraindications for thrombolytic therapy in ACS?
• What is a common adverse effect of antipsychotics such as haloperidol, and what nursing consideration follows?
• Which lifestyle factor should be avoided to reduce hypotension risk when taking anti-dysrhythmic medications?
• Which dietary instruction accompanies digoxin therapy?
• Common side effect of calcium channel blockers includes which?
• For peripheral edema, which diuretic is often considered first drug of choice?
• In COPD management, what is the role of inhaled corticosteroids?
• Which is a side effect of sucralfate?
• ACE inhibitors can cause a cough due to bradykinin accumulation; this is a reason to consider what alternative class?
• Which drug is an alpha adrenergic blocker?
• Explain the mechanism of warfarin and the importance of maintaining INR within a therapeutic range.
• Which of the following is a beta-blocker used as an antiarrhythmic (Class II)?
• Gemfibrozil is sometimes used with a statin to lower triglycerides and VLDL.
• Which statement best describes the antihypertensive effect of diuretics?
• Distinguish inhaled corticosteroids from systemic steroids in asthma management and a key patient education point.
• Which class of medications directly inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
• Which formulation approach best mitigates amphotericin B nephrotoxicity?
• When selecting antibiotics, what principle helps prevent resistance and adverse effects?
• Which statement about albuterol (a SABA) is true?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an adverse effect of guaifenesin?
• What is the principal nursing consideration with potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone?
• Which Anticoagulant requires PTT/aPTT monitoring and has protamine sulfate as an antidote?
• Why must monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) be avoided with certain foods and drugs?
• Which statement accurately describes enoxaparin (a low molecular weight heparin)?
• Which electrolyte-related side effect is associated with hydrochlorothiazide?
• What time of day is best to take a diuretic for best tolerability?
• Which sign is most consistent with hyperkalemia?
• Which scenario describes the use of mannitol?
• Which diuretic is commonly used for edema due to heart failure?
• Nonselective beta blockers are contraindicated in which condition?
• How do beta-blockers like metoprolol help in angina and post-MI management, and what key adverse effect must nurses monitor?
• Which is an ACE inhibitor?
• Which is true about administering furosemide?
• What is the mechanism and a major adverse effect concern for monoclonal antibody therapies used in cancer or autoimmune diseases?
• Which administration instruction applies to sucralfate?
• Which statement best describes adjuvant therapy in treatment planning?
• Which statement correctly describes a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) such as Salmeterol in asthma management?
• A digoxin level is considered toxic if it exceeds which value?
• Monoclonal antibodies work by what mechanism?
• Which of the following is recommended patient teaching for ARBs?
• Which statement describes a major nursing consideration for patients on lithium therapy for bipolar disorder?
• Diphenhydramine is best described as which of the following?
• What is the primary action of guaifenesin?
• Differentiate bulk-forming laxatives from stimulant laxatives in mechanism and caution.
• Which rare tendon injury is associated with fluoroquinolones, and which populations are at higher risk?
• Levothyroxine absorption can be reduced by which of the following?
• Which statement differentiates loop diuretics from thiazide diuretics?
• Potassium-sparing diuretics interfere with which pump?
• Which describes onset times for rapid-acting, short-acting, and long-acting insulin preparations?
• What is a potential adverse interaction when potassium-sparing diuretics are used with ACE inhibitors?
• For digoxin, under what heart rate condition would a clinician typically hold the dose?
• How do SSRIs differ from SNRIs in mechanism and preferred use?
• Which organ primarily regulates blood pressure by controlling fluid volume and the RAAS system?
• Digoxin is characterized by which type of therapeutic range?
• Which statement about sodium bicarbonate as an antacid is true?
• Hypertension is classified by which threshold?
• If a patient on a potassium-wasting diuretic has a low potassium level, what would you do?
• Ranitidine exemplifies which drug class?
• How should levothyroxine be taken and what can affect absorption?
• Afterload is defined as what?
• What is the therapeutic serum level range for digoxin?
• Digoxin inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase. Which finding is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity?
• How often may nitroglycerin be used for acute chest pain before seeking emergency care?
• ACE inhibitors work by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. What is the primary result?
• Which medication is contraindicated with nitrates due to risk of severe hypotension?
• How does clopidogrel work and what common interaction should be avoided?
• Which symptom should be reported promptly due to ototoxicity risk with certain diuretics?
• Which statement reflects diuretic use in hypertension?
• Cardiac Output is defined as?
• Salmeterol can be used for which purpose in COPD?
• Which statement about bile acid resins like cholestyramine or colestipol is true?
• What is the antidote for digoxin toxicity?
• Which statement best describes warfarin interactions?
• Which diuretic class is typically used to reduce edema in congestive heart failure?
• What percentage of filtered sodium is normally reabsorbed in the kidneys?
• What is ipratropium bromide doing to help asthma?
• Differentiate dihydropyridine and non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers in terms of primary use and effect on heart rate.
• Which adverse effect is associated with montelukast?
• Calcium channel blockers are used to treat which of the following conditions?
• Lidocaine and Procainamide are primarily used for which condition?
• Which diuretic is better suited for renal impairment?
• Gemfibrozil is sometimes used with a statin to lower excessive triglyceride and VLDL levels.
• What is the primary mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in treating angina?
• ACE inhibitors in African American patients?
• Nicotinic acid is available OTC but should be used with medical supervision.
• Which of the following is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
• Why do patients on diuretics need to report a weight gain of >2 lbs in 24 hours?
• Which effect is associated with theophylline?
• Which statement best describes a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) in asthma management?
• Why do sulfonylureas like glipizide cause hypoglycemia, and what essential patient education is required?
• Which statement is true about these histamine H2 receptor antagonists?
• What is a GLP-1 receptor agonist and a major adverse effect to monitor?
• What is the antidote for heparin-associated hemorrhage?
• Statins should be avoided in patients with which condition due to risk of liver injury?
• Which describes the primary mechanism by which diuretics promote diuresis?
• Sucralfate belongs to which drug class?
• Drugs that cause vasodilation can contribute to postural hypotension due to which mechanism?
• Which category best describes the side effects of ipratropium bromide?
• Which statement is a correct Vaughan-Williams class pairing with an example?
• If a patient on potassium-wasting diuretics has a serum potassium of 5.0 mEq/L, what should you do?
• Which adverse effect can occur with sodium bicarbonate antacids?
• What is the normal serum potassium level?
• Why should salt substitutes be avoided in patients taking diuretics?
• Which statement about Advair's composition and use is correct?
• Which is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
• Montelukast is classified as which drug class?
• Selective beta blockers act on which receptor?
• What is metformin’s primary action in type 2 diabetes and a key safety concern?
• The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults is 4 grams. What accompanying safety consideration is essential?
• What is therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and give an example of a drug commonly monitored?
• Which statement correctly differentiates SSRIs from SNRIs in terms of reuptake inhibition?
• Which diuretic is most frequently used for mild hypertension?
• In oncology pharmacology, how does first-line therapy differ from adjuvant therapy?
• Which adverse effect is most characteristic of ACE inhibitors?
• Abrupt cessation of beta blockers can cause what?
• After administering atropine for symptomatic bradycardia, what is the priority nursing action?
• Common side effects of nitroglycerin include
• Which of the following is a remembered adverse effect of anticholinergic drugs like atropine?
• Atropine is classified as which type of drug?
• For beta-adrenergic blocker therapy, common holding parameters include which of the following?
• Dextromethorphan in high doses may cause which adverse effect?
• Which statement about ARBs is true?
• Nitroglycerin must be protected from heat and light because it deactivates. Which forms are available for administration?
• Which class is often used to treat hypertension by vasodilation with minimal cardiac effects?
• Which of the following is a low molecular weight heparin used for preventing DVT/PE after surgery?
• What counseling should be given regarding tetracycline use and dairy products?
• Which is a common set of side effects associated with albuterol?
• Which characteristic is true of adenosine when used to treat PSVT?
• What is a life-threatening adverse effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril and what population is at higher risk?
• Which adverse effect is reported with ranitidine, famotidine, and cimetidine?
• Which anticancer drug class commonly causes bone marrow suppression and what is a typical nursing action?
• What is a key nursing consideration when initiating diuretic therapy?
• Which anticoagulant requires INR monitoring and has vitamin K as its antidote?
• What nursing assessments are critical before initiating opioid analgesics?
• Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of beta blockers?
• Grapefruit juice should be avoided with which antihypertensive class due to an interaction?
• What safety concern is associated with metformin, particularly in renal impairment or dehydration?
• Penicillin allergy influences antibiotic selection due to potential cross-reactivity with which class, and what are plausible alternatives depending on infection?
• Montelukast is NOT used for rescue therapy; it is used for prophylaxis and maintenance. Which option expresses this correctly?
• Verapamil is contraindicated in which conditions?
• Alpha adrenergic blockers cause which primary effect?
• Which symptom should prompt medical attention for a patient on ARB therapy?
• Which statement about hydrochlorothiazide is correct?
• What do most salt substitutes contain?
• Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker?
• What is the normal serum sodium level?
• Which statement about nitroglycerin tablets is correct?
• Nonselective beta blockers inhibit which receptors?
• Which statement about inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with Fluticasone is true?
• Name a major risk associated with aminoglycoside antibiotics, and what monitoring measures are recommended?
• What is the normal aPTT range for a patient on anticoagulation monitoring?
• Which is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker?
• Which statement about ARBs is true?
• What should patient do to prevent oral fungal infections associated with inhaled steroids?
• What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults and a key safety rule?
• Which statement best describes the concept of first-line therapy in treatment planning?
• Why are trough levels used for vancomycin, and what is a typical target range (in mcg/mL) depending on infection?
• ARBs can cause which serious renal-related adverse effect?
• What is herd immunity and why are vaccines aiming for it?
• Which adverse reaction is associated with Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) such as losartan?
• A typical side effect of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists is
• Hydrochlorothiazide has the potential to cause which abnormality?
• Which drug class prevents the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
• Which insulin preparation is long-acting and has no pronounced peak?
• To prevent thrush when using an inhaled corticosteroid, what practice should be followed?
• What is methimazole used for and a common adverse effect to monitor?
• Which statement accurately describes a difference in bradykinin effects between ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
• Which sign is most consistent with hypokalemia?
• Which statement best describes the effect of beta-adrenergic blockers?
• Which agent is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic?
• Which class of antihypertensives is considered more effective in African American patients?
• Which components are typically filtered into the nephron's filtrate?
• Taking alpha-adrenergic blockers with nitroglycerin can cause what adverse event?
• Which statement best describes trough level monitoring for vancomycin?
• Which is a sign of digoxin toxicity?
• Which side effect is extremely common with nicotinic acid?
• What is the mechanism of statins and a key lab to monitor?
• A statement about montelukast that is correct?
• Which anticancer agent class commonly causes myelosuppression and a nursing implication?
• What is the primary reason for giving intravenous lidocaine in rhythm disturbances?
• Why should an asthma patient never use a LABA alone?
• Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin, Sucrets) is used as what medication?
• Preload refers to what?
• Amiodarone is used to treat which type of dysrhythmias?
• Which adverse effect is important to monitor with statin therapy such as atorvastatin or simvastatin?
• Diltiazem treats which arrhythmias?
• ACE inhibitors action?
• What is the mechanism of action and a key adverse effect of cisplatin?
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is classified as which type of drug, and what are common side effects?
• In COPD management, how do inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids differ in their roles?
• Number the medications in the order they would most appropriately be given: SABA, ICS, LABA.
• What is the primary hemodynamic effect of digoxin on the heart?
• Which drug is an example of a Class IV antiarrhythmic (calcium channel blocker)?
• Before administering digoxin, which assessment should be performed and what is the threshold to hold the dose?
• Advair inhaler contains which combination?
• What should you teach about cough suppressants for a short-term nonproductive cough?
• Hydrochlorothiazide should be used only in patients with what kind of renal function?
• What is the primary action of atropine on heart rate?
• Explain LDL and HDL roles and name a class of drugs that lowers LDL.
• A key nursing consideration when administering NSAIDs is to
• Pulmonary embolism is best defined as a clot in which location?
• What is a renal safety concern associated with intravenous acyclovir, and what preventive measure reduces this risk?
• How do 5-HT3 receptor antagonists work as antiemetics and a typical side effect?
• Stroke Volume is determined by which factors?
• What is a key consideration for duration of proton pump inhibitor therapy in adults?
• Which symptom is most indicative of digoxin toxicity?
• Which amphotericin B formulation is associated with the lowest risk of nephrotoxicity?
• What is the purpose of monitoring PTT with unfractionated heparin therapy?
• Which statement about loop diuretics is true?
• Which of the following is a side effect commonly associated with calcium channel blockers?
• What is the purpose of vaccines in pharmacology and an example of a common vaccine-adjuvant risk management?
• What is the primary mechanism of proton pump inhibitors and a potential long-term risk?
• What is the clinical significance of first-pass metabolism?
• Name a significant adverse effect of amiodarone that requires monitoring.
• Name three common adverse effects of NSAIDs and a nursing consideration.
• Theophylline belongs to which drug class?
• Hydrochlorothiazide can decrease potassium. True or False?
• A patient reports a dry persistent cough while taking an antihypertensive. Which class is most likely responsible?
• Which statement about theophylline is true?
• Nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) has which reported effect on LDL cholesterol?
• What is a recommended preventive measure with intravenous acyclovir to reduce the risk of crystal nephropathy?
• Why might an ARB be prescribed instead of an ACE inhibitor?