Advance Pharmacology Final Exam Review With Correct Answers
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While performing a skin assessment for a newly admitted 82-year-old patient, the nurse
notes that the patient has reddened, peeling areas between his toes and around the
soles of his feet. Which of the following medications would the nurse request? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Clotrimazole
Pediculicides ...
Advance Pharmacology Final Exam
Review With Correct Answers
While performing a skin assessment for a newly admitted 82-year-old patient, the nurse
notes that the patient has reddened, peeling areas between his toes and around the
soles of his feet. Which of the following medications would the nurse request? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Clotrimazole
Pediculicides kill nits and lice. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A nurse is reviewing systemic diseases that have an effect on bone mineralization.
Which clinical diseases are affected by hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply). -
CORRECT ANSWER-Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Fractures
The LPN is reviewing the patient's medication profile and finds that the patient is taking
NSAIDs to relieve generalized arthritic pain. Which physiological action does the nurse
identify with NSAIDs - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased risk of gastric irritation
A patient is having painful muscle spasms. Which medications does the nurse anticipate
that the health-care provider might prescribe? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxants
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical ointment to a patient with a skin rash. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first to help facilitate absorption of the
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure that the skin is clean and dry.
A nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and observes patchy white plaques on the oral
mucosa. What clinical condition should the nurse suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Thrush
The student nurse is preparing to give a patient 20 mEq of potassium chloride.
Directions state to mix the powdered medication with at least 4 oz of juice or water. The
instructor would be satisfied with the student's preparation if the student had which of
the following liquids? - CORRECT ANSWER-120 mL of grape juice
A 16-year-old patient comes to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis. The
patient tells the nurse she takes tetracycline daily for the treatment of acne. The nurse
would be most concerned if the health-care provider prescribed which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Amoxicillin clavulanate
, The nurse is providing care for a patient who is experiencing muscle spasms. The
health-care provider has ordered cyclobenzaprine. The nurse should inform the patient
to anticipate which of the following side effects from this medication - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dizziness and drowsiness
While caring for patients on the medical unit, the nurse should see which of the
following patients first? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 61-year-old patient who takes
ibuprofen for arthritis and is complaining of severe stomach pain
While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies
that the medication will be classified as a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule V
medication
While playing at the park with her children, the nurse notes a toddler who has honey-
colored crusts and open areas on the lips and nose. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suggest the child's parent seek
treatment for suspected thrush with an oral antifungal agent.
HPV is an example of a - CORRECT ANSWER-Viral infection
A patient presents with a fever blister on the upper lip. Which medication should the
nurse anticipate that the health-care provider will order? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Topical/oral antiviral
A student nurse is preparing to pass out medications on the rehab unit. Which
statement would be included in the patient teaching for an individual taking metaxalone?
- CORRECT ANSWER-"This medication helps reduce the spasticity in your muscles."
A patient has been prescribed methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Which information should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply). -
CORRECT ANSWER-Monitoring of alanine transaminase
Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC)
Monitoring of aspartate transaminase
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with profound cerebral palsy who takes
muscle relaxants and antispasmodics and has continued neck muscle rigidity, which
increasingly interferes with his ability to turn his head. Which of the following
medications is most likely to be added to the child's treatment plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Botulinum toxin A
Antifungals are used to treat impetigo. - CORRECT ANSWER-False;
antibiotics treat impetigo.
A nurse's teenage daughter tearfully states, "I keep getting pimples on my face even
though I wash it every day and I'm not eating any chips or cookies. What can I do?"
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