NURS 6521 Week-6 Quiz, NURS 6521
Advanced Pharmacology, Walden University
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been
prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug
regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when
updating the nursing care plan for this patient?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A male patient is to begin glyburide (Diabeta) for type 2 diabetes.
Before the drug therapy begins, a priority action by the nurse will be to
assess the patient's
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is teaching a patient about his newly prescribed drug,
colchicine, for gout. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of
the following foods?
,• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
A 13-year-old patient has juvenile arthritis. He has recently had
oral surgery and was told by the surgeon to take aspirin for the pain. The
nurse will monitor for which of the following?
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A clinic nurse is following a 9-year-old boy who is taking
somatropin. Which of the following will the nurse monitor periodically?
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient with type 1 diabetes has been admitted to the hospital for
orthopedic surgery and the care team anticipates some disruptions to the
patient's blood glucose levels in the days following surgery. Which of
the following insulin regimens is most likely to achieve adequate
glycemic control?
• Question 7
, 1 out of 1 points
A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her
quality of life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her
physician has prescribed etanercept and the nurse is responsible for
facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will
involve the administration of
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is instructing a patient who was recently diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis about dantrolene (Dantrium). The patient is a 38-year-
old-male and the foreman for a construction company. In order to
minimize one important adverse effect of the drug, the nurse will give
the patient which of the following instructions?
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is assessing a patient who has come to the emergency
department complaining of back spasms. The patient states that he has a
history of opioid addiction and does not want to take any drug that “puts
me at risk of becoming physically dependent.” Which of the following
medications would the nurse question, if ordered?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller academicexcellence. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
