2022 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW/ACTUAL EXAM|A+ SCORE GUIDE 2023

2022 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW/ACTUAL EXAM|A+ SCORE GUIDE 2023

Which are the common drug interactions of a calcium channel blocker? (Select all that apply),

A) Statins

B) Beta blockers

C) Amlodipine (Norvasc)

D) Lanoxin (digoxin)

E) Verapamil (Calan)

{{Correct Ans- A) Statins

E) Verapamil (Calan)

The nurse is caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes who has proteinuria and is taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which is the rationale for the healthcare provider prescribing an ACE inhibitor?

A) Promotes fluid output

B) Renal protective effects

C) Cardo protective effects

D) Reduces blood pressure

{{Correct Ans- B) Renal protective effects

The nurse is caring for a patient taking a beta blocker for angina. Which adverse effect would the nurse monitor in the patient?

A) Dry cough

B) Low heart rate

C) High blood pressure

D) Anxiety

{{Correct Ans- B) Low heart rate

The nurse is caring for a patient taking simvastatin (Zocor). Which is the primary purpose of this drug?

A) Increase potassium levels in the blood

B) Decrease the level of LDL in the blood

C) Increase triglyceride levels in the blood

D) Decrease the level of HDL in the blood

{{Correct Ans- B) Decrease the level of LDL in the blood

The nurse is administering somatropin (Humatrope), which is used in the treatment of which condition?

A) Metabolic syndrome

B) Growth failure

C) Type 2 diabetes

D) Cushing's syndrome

{{Correct Ans- B) Growth failure

The nurse is reviewing a medication administration record (MAR) for a patient taking oral hypoglycemic drugs. Which drug from the patient's MAR could cause an interaction with oral hypoglycemic drugs?

A) Vitamin supplements

B) Thyroid replacement drugs

C) Beta blockers

D) Antibiotics

{{Correct Ans- C) Beta blockers