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ATI - Capstone Pharm Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified`
Which of the following is the primary action of beta-blockers in treating cardiovascular conditions?
a) Increase heart rate
b) Dilate blood vessels
✔✔c) Decrease heart rate and lower blood pressure
d) Improve blood clotting
What is the most important monitoring parameter when a patient is receiving warfarin therapy?
a) Heart rate
✔✔b) International Normalized Ratio (INR)
c) Blood glucose level
d) Serum sodium level
What is a common side effect of loop diuretics that the nurse should educate the patient about?
a) Hypertension 1 / 4
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✔✔b) Hypokalemia
c) Insomnia
d) Weight gain
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in managing acid reflux?✔✔a) They block the secretion of gastric acid by inhibiting the proton pump in the stomach
b) They neutralize stomach acid
c) They increase gastric motility
d) They stimulate the production of mucus in the stomach lining
When administering an opioid analgesic, what is the most critical assessment to make?
a) Blood pressure
✔✔b) Respiratory rate
c) Heart rate
d) Blood glucose level
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hyperlipidemia?
a) Beta-blockers 2 / 4
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✔✔b) Statins
c) Diuretics
d) Calcium channel blockers
What is the recommended action if a patient experiences an allergic reaction to a medication?
a) Continue the medication and monitor the patient closely
b) Reduce the dose of the medication
✔✔c) Discontinue the medication immediately and notify the healthcare provider
d) Administer a different medication from the same class
Which class of drugs is used to reduce the risk of blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation?
a) Beta-blockers
✔✔b) Anticoagulants
c) Antihistamines
d) Antidepressants
What should a nurse do if a patient on antihypertensive medication complains of dizziness and lightheadedness? 3 / 4
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a) Advise the patient to increase their fluid intake
b) Encourage the patient to take the medication with food
✔✔c) Check the patient's blood pressure and assess for orthostatic hypotension
d) Increase the dose of the antihypertensive
What is the primary purpose of administering a vasodilator to a patient with heart failure?
a) To decrease heart rate
✔✔b) To relax blood vessels and decrease the workload on the heart
c) To increase blood pressure
d) To increase fluid retention in the body
When administering digoxin, what is the most important lab value to monitor?
a) Serum glucose
✔✔b) Serum potassium
c) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d) White blood cell count
What is a common side effect of corticosteroid therapy?
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