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Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 3 Exam
1. Classify the following blood pressure value- 155-95mm/Hg.: Stage 2 hyper- tension
2. True or False. Hypertension is often asymptomatic.: True
3. Match the Blood Pressure with the correct classification.
- 110/75 mm/Hg
- 125/75mm/Hg
- 135/85mm/Hg
- 170/110mm/Hg: 110/75 mm/Hg = Normotensive 125/75mm/Hg
= Elevated BP 135/85mm/Hg = Stage 1 170/110mm/Hg = Stage 2
4. True or False: Essential Hypertension is when the cause of a patient's hypertension is
unknown.: True
5. What is the name of the artery that blood flow must be temporarily cut off from when taking a
patient's blood pressure?: Brachial artery
6. List the two main physiologic factors that determine a patient's Cardiac output.: heart rate
(bpm) stroke volume (vol. pumped per min)
7. Increased blood pressure causes an overall increase in peripheral resis- tance A the
blood supply to the kidney. As a result, the kidney releases an enzyme called B ultimately leading
to further vasoconstriction and a further increase in C .: A. Inhibiting B. Renin C. Blood Pressure
8. What blood pressure reading would warrant the consideration of drug ther- apy in a 45 year-old-
man with no other health conditions?: anything >140/90 mm/Hg
9. True or False: Beta Blockers are first line for the treatment of hypertension.-
: False
10. Name the drug class that works to lower blood pressure by stimulating receptors in the brain:
Alpha agonists
11. True or False: Beta Blockers' site of action is in the heart.: True
12. Angiotensin ö Angiotensin I ö Angiotensin: 1 II. Renin
- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
13. Match the drug class to its primary site of action.
- alpha agonists
- beta blockers
- calcium channel blockers
- diuretics: alpha agonists = brain
21. List at least three symptoms that a patient may have who is experiencing digoxin toxicity.:
Headache Nausea Visual Disturbances
22. Select the true statement regarding the treatment of CHF.: Diuretics are often used to treat
symptoms of edema in patients with CHF
23. What is the term used to describe a fat-soluble steroid found in animal fats and oils that is found
throughout the body?: Cholesterol
24. True or False: Cholesterol is a harmful substance found within the body that has no
physiologic function.: False
25. When interpreting a lipid panel, what is considered the "good cholesterol," and what is the
recommended level?: HDL or High density lipoprotein and greater than 40mg/Dl
26. Select the patient type that would be a good candidate for the initiation of drug therapy to treat
their hyperlipidemia. (select all that apply): A patient that
has clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and an LDL of 120mg/dL A 50-year-old patient with diabetes but no CVD and an LDL of 120mg/dL
27. True of False: Atorvastatin 40mg would be considered a high intensity statin.: True
28. A 75-year-old with significant renal insufficiency taking a high dose statin in combination with
gemfibrozil for his high cholesterol comes in complaining of muscle pain. What is the term that describes the adverse event most likely happening?: Rhibidomyolysis
29. Match the cholesterol medication to the correct drug class Ezetimibe
Gemfibrozil Cholestyramine Simvastatin Niacin: Ezetimibe - cholesterol absorption inhibitor Gemfibrozil - fibric acid derivative Cholestyramine - bile acid sequestrate Simvastatin - HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor Niacin - vitamin B
30. Name the organ responsible for maintaining water and electrolyte balance within the body.:
kidney
31. List the 5 main parts of the nephron in the order blood passes through them.: 1. Glomerulus
2. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
3. loop of Henle
4. Distal Convoluted Tubule
5. Collecting duct
35. List the side effect of Amiloride that makes it a good drug to use in combi- nation with other
diuretics such as the loop and thiazides.: Raises potassium levels
36. True or False: Thiazide diuretics are effective in treating blood pressure even with significant
renal insufficiency.: False
