100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS - WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2024 $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS - WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2024

 5 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
  • Institution
  • NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY

NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS - WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2024

Preview 4 out of 80  pages

  • October 7, 2024
  • 80
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • nurs 6521 midterm exam
  • NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
  • NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
avatar-seller
PRACTITIONER
NURS 6521 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers




NURS-6521D-6/NURS-6521F-6/NURS-6521N-6-
Advanced Pharmacology




• Question 1



A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to have a high first-pass effect.

Which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of the free drug that

is available to body cells?
Answer: Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally


• Question 2



A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her

patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to

patients in a hospital setting?
Answer: Narcotics to be used in the hospital are dispensed only with a written

prescription.

,• Question 3



A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse

consists mainly of
Answer: nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program.
• Question 4



A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic.

Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments?
Answer: Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
• Question 5



A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following

should the nurse anticipate?
Answer: The drug will decrease in effectiveness
• Question 6



A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable

angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses

should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care?
Answer: Acute Pain, Headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
• Question 7

, A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs as a part of the patient's plan of care. Which

of the following drug nomenclatures should the nurse use to list the drugs?
Answer: The drugs' generic names
• Question 8



Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing for new drugs. What is

the primary purpose of this testing process?
Answer: To ensure the safety of the public
• Question 9



During a clinic visit, a patient complains of having frequent muscle cramps in her legs. The

nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has been taking over-the-counter laxatives for the

past 7 years. The nurse informed the patient that prolonged use of laxatives
Answer: may cause nutrient deficiencies.
• Question 10



A home health nurse notes that there have been changes to a patient's oral drug regimen. The

nurse will closely monitor the new drug regimen to
Answer: identify any changes in drug absorption that would change the drug effect.
• Question 11



What critical piece of information is missing from the following medication order:

Amoxicillin 250 mg every 8 hours?
Answer: Route
• Question 12

, A patient has recently been prescribed a drug that treats his hypertension by blocking the

sympathetic receptors in his sympathetic nervous system. This action is characteristic of
Answer: an adrenergic antagonist.
• Question 13



Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common adverse

effects of guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
Answer: Gastrointestinal distress
• Question 14

0 out of 1 points

A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) IM. How

should the nurse best administer this medication?
Answer: Into the patient shoulder muscle using a small-gauge needle
• Question 15

0 out of 1 points

A nurse is providing patient education to a 35-year-old man who has been prescribed

clonidine (Catapres) as part of step 2 antihypertensive therapy. The nurse should anticipate

that the drug will be administered
Answer: orally.
• Question 16



A 49-year-old woman has been diagnosed with myalgia. The physician has recommended

aspirin. The patient is concerned that the aspirin will upset her stomach. The nurse will

encourage the patient to
Answer: swallow the tablet with milk or food.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

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

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

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 PRACTITIONER. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart