HTN Practice Questions
Pharmacology
1.
A patient receiving diltiazem for hypertension has come to the clinic for a follow-up
appointment. What adverse effects should the nurse assess the patient for?
A. Tachycardia
B. Shortness of breath
C. Peripheral edema
D. Chest pain
2.
A patient is taking metoprolol succinate extended release. What is the nurse’s priority
teaching point about this medication?
A. “Swallow the drug whole and do not to cut, crush, or chew it.”
B. “Take your blood pressure only at night so that it’s most accurate.”
C. “Use over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications cautiously.”
D. “Take the drug before bedtime to reduce your risk of falling.”
3.
A patient who works in construction has been prescribed lisinopril. To prevent adverse
effects, the nurse should address what patient-related variable?
A. Consumption of three large meals a day
B. Frequent constipation
C. Drinking one alcoholic beverage every night after work
D. Excessive sweating on the job
4.
A nurse is caring for a patient who requires treatment with a beta blocker for
hypertension. The patient has a history of asthma. The nurse should anticipate that the
prescriber will order which of the following antihypertensive medications, taking into
consideration the patient’s health history?
A. Metoprolol
B. Propanolol
C. Pindolol
D. Carteolol
5.
A patient is receiving diltiazem. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired
effect of the medication has been achieved?
A. Urine output 30 mL per hour
B. BP has changed from 162/110 to 138/80
C. Peripheral edema
D. Patient denies headache
6.
Clonidine is prescribed for a hypertensive patient. Which instruction should the nurse
include in the patient education?
A. "You may have difficulty falling asleep while taking this drug."
B. “If you have problems tolerating the drug, you may stop taking it.”
C. “Many patients taking this drug experience excessive salivation.”
D. “Take frequent sips of water to relieve dryness in your mouth.”
7.
The nurse teaches the patient about lisinopril and evaluates that additional teaching is
required when the patient makes which statement?
A. “I will avoid using salt substitutes for seasoning.”
B. “I will monitor my blood pressure until my next appointment.”
C. “I don’t need to worry about having blood tests done.”
D. “It takes a while for this medication to take effect.”
8.
A patient is started on captopril. Which intervention is a priority for this patient?
A. Drinking two glasses of water prior to changing positions
B. Moving slowly from one position to another
C. Asking for the bed pan to avoid having to get out of bed
D. Taking the medication only at night.
9.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving verapamil and propranolol. The nurse
will observe this patient for:
A. AV blockade
B. migraine headaches
C. reflex tachycardia
D. gingival hyperplasia