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ECPI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 LATEST 2025
COMPLETE EXAM| 170 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERES) ALREADY
GRADED A+
What are three patient indicators for administration of atropine sulfate? - ANSWER - Hypersalivation, bronchial secretions, bradycardia
what assessment question should the nurse prioritize for a client who was just started on meclizine? - ANSWER - How would you rate your nausea right now?
What herbal supplements should be avoided for a patient who takes an anticholinergic medication? - ANSWER - Turmeric
What teaching point should a nurse review for a client who has been prescribed losartan for hypertension? - ANSWER - report onset of cough or fever
what is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client who has been admitted to the intensive care unit in shock with hypertension? - ANSWER - ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion 1 / 3
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pg. 2 Your patient is taking a calcium channel blocker and is seen in the clinic with possible drug toxicity. what finding would indicate the likely cause of toxicity - ANSWER - grapefruit juice
what are two adverse effects the nurse should assess for in a client taking diltiazem for hypertension - ANSWER - peripheral edema and bradycardia
Your client is taking an antihypertensive med and spironolactone. In addition to blood pressure monitoring what else should be monitored? - ANSWER - potassium and creatinine
What diuretics are commonly combined with ACE inhibitors to increase effectiveness in decrease in the blood pressure? - ANSWER - Thiazide diuretics
Norman using a potassium sparing dietic what electrolyte imbalance would likely occur? - ANSWER - hypokalemia
prior to administering a daily dose to your client of metoprolol "Lopressor" the nurse should assess and document what two findings? - ANSWER - BP and respirations
what would the nurse need to consider when caring for a client who are African American with hypertension? - ANSWER - males at more risk
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pg. 3 What are some lifestyle factors that can be changed, that are contribute to hypertension? - ANSWER - increase exercise, avoid greasy foods, reduce salt intake
Your client is taking benazepril to control hypertension. What changes in the client’s health status may require a change in drug therapy? - ANSWER - Pregnancy
Your diabetic client has uncontrolled hypertension, what are the benefits of the physician prescribing the drug losartan and hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER - Reduce risk of stroke
What drug class may have a serious interaction with ACE inhibitors? -
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What drug is typically used to treat severe anaphylactic? - ANSWER - epinephrine
Your client has narrow angle glaucoma, what ocular effect will be produced if the patient is prescribed an adrenergic agent? - ANSWER - mydriasis
what is the rule to follow when geriatric patient has been prescribed a new medication? - ANSWER - stop any drugs that are not indicated, avoid benzodiazepines
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