NCLEX_CRUSADE_ACADEMY TEST - 4 CLIENT_SAFETY_&_NORMAL_LAB_VALUES

1. In pharmacology study, suffix based classification primarily helps nurses to: Memorize medication prices. Identify drug class quickly. Determine drug color. Identify pharmaceutical companies.

2. ACE inhibitors are commonly identified by which suffix?. -sartan. -dipine. -pril. -olol.

3. ACE inhibitors are primarily used to: Increase blood pressure. Lower blood pressure and improve cardiac function. Treat infections. Treat seizures.

4. Alpha blockers typically end with which suffix?. -pril. -zosin. -sartan. -statin.

5. Alpha 1 blockers are commonly used to treat: Asthma. Hypertension and BPH. Diabetes. Migraine.

6. ARBs are identified by which suffix?. -sartan. -dipine. -pril. -olol.

7. Calcium channel blockers are typically identified by which suffix?. -dipine. -pril. -zosin. -statin.

8. Calcium channel blockers are primarily used to treat: Infection. Angina and hypertension. Diabetes. Depression.

9. Beta blockers can be identified by which suffix?. -olol. -pril. -statin. -zine.

10. Beta blockers are commonly used to regulate: Heart rhythm and blood pressure. Blood glucose. Kidney function. Thyroid hormones.

11. A major safety warning for beta blockers is that they: Increase oxygen demand. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia. Cause liver failure. Cause kidney stones.

12. ACE inhibitor therapy may cause which specific side effect?. Dry persistent cough. Hearing loss. Vision changes. Hair loss.

13. Orthostatic hypotension is commonly associated with: Antivirals. Antihypertensives. Antidepressants. Antifungals.

14. Angioedema is considered which type of effect in ACE inhibitor therapy?. Minor side effect. Adverse effect. Expected therapeutic effect. Cosmetic effect.

15. Nurses monitoring patients on antihypertensives should regularly check: Heart rate and blood pressure. Skin color only. Hair growth. Dental hygiene.

16. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be taught to: Stand quickly. Change positions slowly. Stop medication suddenly. Avoid fluids.

17. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen function primarily as: Antibiotics. Anti inflammatory pain relievers. Sedatives. Antidepressants.

18. Bisphosphonates such as alendronate are used to treat: Hypertension. Osteoporosis. Asthma. Depression.

19. Benzodiazepines are identified by which suffix pattern?. -zepam or -zolam. -statin. -pril. -sartan.

20. Benzodiazepines are primarily used for: Hypertension. Anxiety and sedation. Infection. Diabetes.

21. Phenothiazines ending in -zine are used as: Antipsychotics or antiemetics. Antibiotics. Antivirals. Cardiac drugs.

22. Promethazine belongs to which category?. Antipsychotic. Antihistamine. Antifungal. Beta blocker.

23. Ondansetron is used primarily to treat: Pain. Severe nausea. Infection. Hypertension.

24. H2 blockers such as ranitidine are used to treat: GERD. Hypertension. Infection. Diabetes.

25. Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole treat: Ulcers. Anxiety. Infection. Asthma.

26. Statins are identified by which suffix?. -statin. -pril. -dipine. -zepam.

27. Statins function primarily to: Lower cholesterol. Lower glucose. Treat infection. Increase bone density.

28. Penicillin antibiotics typically end with which suffix?. -cillin. -mycin. -cycline. -statin.

29. A serious allergic reaction associated with penicillin is: Hypertension. Anaphylaxis. Hypoglycemia. Bradycardia.

30. Aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin can cause: Hearing damage. Hair growth. Vision improvement. Skin dryness.

31. Aminoglycosides may also cause which organ toxicity?. Liver. Kidney. Skin. Lung.

32. Pregnancy risk category A medications are considered: Highly dangerous. Generally safe. Contraindicated. Experimental.

33. Pregnancy category D medications indicate: No fetal risk. Possible fetal risk. Proven benefit only. Absolute safety.

34. Pregnancy category X medications are: Safe. Contraindicated. Preferred drugs. Nutritional supplements.

35. Quinolones and tetracyclines should be avoided in pregnancy because they: Cause mild nausea. Pose fetal harm risk. Lower blood pressure. Cause sedation.

36. Nurses should always verify which status before administering medications to women of childbearing age?. Marital status. Pregnancy status. Income level. Insurance.

37. Antibiotic suffixes commonly include: -cillin, -mycin, -cycline. -statin, -pril. -sartan, -dipine. -zepam, -zolam.

38. The main goal of suffixIbased pharmacology learning is to: Memorize drug prices. Identify drug class and safety quickly. Replace pharmacology textbooks. Eliminate clinical judgment.

39. Recognizing drug suffix patterns primarily helps nurses: Prescribe medications. Predict mechanism and risks. Manufacture drugs. Replace physicians.

40. The ultimate goal of pharmacology classification frameworks is to improve: Administrative efficiency. Patient safety and clinical decision making. Pharmaceutical marketing. Hospital finances.