Exam 2: NR293 NR 293 Latest

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

Beta-blockers are often prescribed after a patient has had an MI because

Answer:

they are cardioprotective and prevent the heart from being stimulated by the SNS and circulating catecholamins.

Question:

A prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient who has hypertension. The nurse teaches the patient about side effects of this drug.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

Answer:

"I should chew sugar-free gum or drink water to reduce dry mouth." "I should not stopped taking this drug abruptly because of the risk of rebound hypertension" 1 / 4

Question:

Lab monitor for patients receiving heparin infusions.

Answer:

activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Question:

Common side effects of beta blockers.

Answer:

hypotension bradycardia sexual dysfunction (impotence) dizziness constipation

Question:

Select the correct statement on why we check the apical pulse for a full minute before administering digoxin

Answer:

It can make the heart rate drop down if it is less than 60 seconds and if it's still under 60 seconds, do not give the medication, call your healthcare provider.

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Question:

When should sublingual nitroglycerine be given to a patient with angina?

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As soon as the patient feels pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest.

Question:

Expected adverse effect of theophylline

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palpitations tremors irregular heartbeat

Question:

A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin. When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions?

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Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotension may make you dizzy (first dose syncope) .

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Question:

Education for a patient with stable angina that has been prescribed a nitroglycerin patch.

Answer:

Apply a new patch each morning to a hairless area, rotate sites, and remove the patch in the evening for at least 8 hours to prevent tolerance.

Question:

What food interacts with warfarin?

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vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables and garlic

Question:

This drug is prescribed for severe hypertensive emergencies and given IV push

Answer:

Hydralazine

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