NCLEX_CRUSADE_ACADEMY TEST - 3 UNDERSTANDING_DRUG_ACTIONS_&_CLASSIFICATIONS

1. The Dissection Framework recommends analyzing each drug using how many core elements?. 4. 5. 6. 7.

2. In the Dissection Framework, the drug prefix or suffix primarily identifies: Intended effect. Nursing intervention. Drug classification. Adverse effect.

3. The 'Red Highlighter' concept refers to identifying: Intended effects. Side & adverse effects. Dosage frequency. Drug cost.

4. According to the Priority Filter, ABC drugs focus on: GI conditions. Dermatologic issues. Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Endocrine therapy.

5. Which of the following is classified as a high-risk safety drug?. Amlodipine. Lithium. Hydralazine. Lisinopril.

6. The suffix '-pril' identifies which drug class?. Beta blocker. ACE inhibitor. ARB. Calcium channel blocker.

7. A persistent dry cough in a patient taking lisinopril is classified as: Toxic overdose. Intended effect. Red flag side/adverse effect. Drug interaction.

8. ACE inhibitors require monitoring of which lab value?. Sodium. Potassium. Calcium. Hemoglobin.

9. The suffix '-sartan' identifies: ACE inhibitor. ARB. Beta blocker. Alpha blocker.

10. ARBs require monitoring of which kidney-related labs?. AST/ALT. Troponin. BUN & Creatinine. Hemoglobin A1C.

11. Hydralazine is categorized as a: Beta blocker. ACE inhibitor. Direct-acting vasodilator. ARB.

12. Reflex tachycardia is a known risk with: ACE inhibitors. Direct-acting vasodilators. Beta blockers. ARBs.

13. The suffix '-zosin' identifies: Alpha-1 blocker. Beta blocker. ARB. ACE inhibitor.

14. First-dose syncope is associated with which class?. ACE inhibitors. ARBs. Alpha-1 blockers. Calcium channel blockers.

15. The suffix '-lol' identifies: Beta blocker. Calcium channel blocker. ACE inhibitor. Antibiotic.

16. A pulse less than 60 bpm in a patient on metoprolol indicates: Intended effect. Red flag bradycardia. Toxic overdose. Expected mild effect.

17. Beta blockers may mask which condition in diabetic patients?. Hypernatremia. Hypoglycemia. Hyperkalemia. Hypercalcemia.

18. The suffix '-dipine' identifies: Beta blocker. ACE inhibitor. Calcium channel blocker. ARB.

19. Peripheral edema is a red flag for which class?. ARBs. Calcium channel blockers. Beta blockers. Alpha blockers.

20. Extended-release calcium channel blockers should: Be crushed for absorption. Be chewed for faster action. Not be crushed or chewed. Be split in half.

21. The suffix '-cillin' identifies which class?. ACE inhibitor. Penicillin antibiotic. Macrolide antibiotic. ARB.

22. The suffix '-mycin' may indicate: ACE inhibitor. Beta blocker. Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside/Macrolide). Vasodilator.

23. Monitoring apical pulse before administration is critical for: ACE inhibitors. Beta blockers. ARBs. Alpha blockers.

24. A history of asthma is a red flag for which class?. ACE inhibitors. ARBs. Beta blockers. Calcium channel blockers.

25. The overall study strategy emphasizes recognition of: Random drug names. Dosage tables. Suffix, effect, and safety risks. Brand names only.