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Pharmacy NURS-6521 EXAM TEST Questions WithComplete Solution
A 24-year-old factory worker has been prescribed guaifenesin
for the first time.
Which of the following will be a priority assessment by the
nurse before the
patient's first dose? Correct Answer The amount of alcohol
consumption
A 29-year-old woman has been prescribed alosetron (Lotronex)
for irritable
bowel syndrome. Before starting the drug therapy, the nurse will
advise the
patient about which of the following adverse effect(s)? Correct
Answer constipation
A 30-year-old woman is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 30mg PO
tid. The nurse knows that at that dosage, the patient will need to
be carefully monitored for Correct Answer dizziness
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? Correct Answer Risk for
Injury related to CNS depressant effects
A 45-year-old man enters the emergency department
complaining of chest pain. The
,nurse has an order to administer amyl nitrite. The nurse will...
Correct Answer crush the capsule and ask the patient to inhale
the vapors
A 46-year-old white American has been prescribed a drug that
binds to acid
glycoproteins. The nurse understands that white Americans
usually receive... Correct Answer a higher-than-normal dose of
drugs that bind to acid glycoproteins.
A 47-year-old woman has been diagnosed with open-angle
glaucoma.
Pilocarpine drops are prescribed. The nurse's assessment reveals
that the patient has worn soft contact lenses for 15 years. The
nurse will instruct the patient to Correct Answer remove the
contact lenses before applying the drops.
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... Correct
Answer swallow the tablet with milk or food.
A 53-year-old man has been treated for severe asthma for
several years with prednisone. Recently, his physician initiated
alternate-day therapy for him. The
patient tells the nurse that he would rather take the medication
every day to prevent confusion. Which of the following would
be the best response by the
, nurse? Correct Answer This schedule allows rest periods so
that adverse effects are
decreased but the anti-inflammatory effects continue.
A 58-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department. A
diagnosis of severe digoxin toxicity is made. Bradycardia is
present, and an
electrocardiogram (ECG) confirms toxicity. The nurse will
administer which of the
following drugs? Correct Answer Digoxin immune fab
A 60-year-old African-American man lives with a number of
chronic health
problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology
and/or treatment of Correct Answer Hypertension
A 62-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis
of chest pain. He has an
order for 0.3 mg of sublingual nitroglycerin prn for chest pain.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse do first when he complains of chest
pain? Correct Answer Administer a tablet under his tongue and
repeat the action in 5 and 10 minutes if the pain has not subsided
A 67-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.
He reports to the
nurse that he has chronic arthritis and circulation problems.
Further assessment
by the nurse reveals that the patient has a history of mild
hypertension. He
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