Pharmacology Nursing Practice Questions

A nurse is reviewing a client's medication list and notes a drug prescribed to lower blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II at its receptor. Which drug class does this describe?

1. A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
2. B. Beta-adrenergic blockers
3. C. Calcium channel blockers
4. D. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

A client receiving furosemide reports muscle weakness and fatigue, and the nurse notes a flattened T wave on the cardiac monitor. Which laboratory value should the nurse expect to be abnormal?

1. A. Serum calcium
2. B. Serum sodium
3. C. Serum potassium
4. D. Serum magnesium

A client arrives in the emergency department with signs of opioid overdose, including shallow respirations and pinpoint pupils. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

1. A. Flumazenil
2. B. Naloxone
3. C. Acetylcysteine
4. D. Protamine sulfate

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to an adult client. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to withhold the dose and notify the provider?

1. A. Apical pulse of 58 beats per minute
2. B. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
3. C. Serum potassium of 4.2 mEq/L
4. D. Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute

A client is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for angina. Which instruction should the nurse include in client teaching?

1. A. Call for emergency help if chest pain persists after taking three tablets
2. B. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water
3. C. Take the tablet with food to reduce stomach upset
4. D. Store the tablets in a clear bottle near a sunny window