2024 NURS 6521 advanced
pharmacology / NURS 6521
Adv Pharmacology Final
Exam
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major
surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an
extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should
provide teachin...
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major
surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an
extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should
provide teaching medication specifically - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: to both the boy and his mother regarding all medication
issued. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires
antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will take his
prescribed medication, the nurse should - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
,Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if
possible. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal
spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic
effects, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions
to the patient? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has
been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing
patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the
following? - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get
a headache after taking Viagra." - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory
treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking
warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the following? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
,A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted
infection. The nurse will instruct the patient - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. -
✔✔✔ANSWER-
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II
drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot
be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be
provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for
emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written
each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and
barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: Schedule II - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for
intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50.
The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret
these manifestations as - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
, Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic
myelogenous leukemia (CML) discusses treatment options with his
care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would
contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? -
✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a
31-year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a
fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic
should recognize that the woman may benefit from - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: clomiphene. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will
be started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he
currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the patient:
- ✔✔✔ANSWER-
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-
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