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NURS 6521 Week 6 Quiz Answer (Latest 4 Versions, Each 40QA), NURS 6521/NURS 6521N: Advanced Pharmacology, Walden University. $25.49   Add to cart

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NURS 6521 Week-6 Quiz, NURS 6521
Advanced Pharmacology

• Question 1
A patient is taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for spasticity associated with
multiple sclerosis. Which of the following should be the priority for
monitoring?


Response Feedback: Gabapentin is not metabolized and is excreted
unchanged in the urine. Therefore, it is important to monitor renal
function. Hepatic, cardiac, and respiratory functions are not
compromised with this drug.


• Question 2
1 out of 1 points


A male patient with a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
is in the clinic to discuss with the nurse the possibility of self-
administration of glatiramer. During the patient education session for
self-administration, the nurse will emphasize


Response Feedback: Since administration of glatiramer is by
subcutaneous injection only, the nurse will teach the patient to rotate

, injection sites. Appropriate sites for the patient would include the thigh,
stomach, and upper arm.


• Question 3
1 out of 1 points


A 32-year-old female patient is taking tizanidine (Zanaflex) for
spasticity related to her multiple sclerosis. The nurse will inform the
patient and her husband that the adverse effect that poses the greatest
safety risk to the patient is


Response Feedback: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) has been associated with
hypotension, which could be a safety risk, especially if the patient is also
taking an antihypertensive drug. Constipation, dry mouth, and fatigue
are common adverse effects that do not pose a safety risk.


• Question 4
1 out of 1 points


A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her
treatment includes a regular dosage of methotrexate. The nurse will
advise her to take which of the following vitamin supplements while
taking the drug?

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