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NUR6521
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NUR6521
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician's order if the patient has a history of
osteoporosis or low bone density. chronic obstruc...
NUR6521_final.2023
Question 1
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the
patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should
question the physician's order if the patient has a history of
osteoporosis or low bone density.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). diabetes mellitus. cardiac
arrhythmias.
Question 2
A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring
headaches. The nurse should recommend
aspiri
n.
advil.
tyleno
l.
motri
n.
A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to be started on
dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and weight, the nurse will prepare the patient
for an
electrocardiogram (ECG).
electromyelogram (EMG).
electroencephalogram (EEG).
electrophysiologic study
(EPS).
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 64-year-old female patient who is receiving IV heparin and reports bleeding
from her gums. The nurse checks the patient's laboratory test results and finds that she has a very high aPTT. The
nurse anticipates that which of the following drugs may be ordered?
Coumadin
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Question 5
A patient reports to a clinic with complaints of breast tenderness, a right lumpy breast, and no
breast discharge. The breast tenderness occurs primarily during her menstrual cycle. The nurse
practitioner probably suspects
breast cancer.
cancerous
breast tenderness.
pain in the
heart.
PMS.
Question 6
A postmenopausal patient is prescribed bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take the drug
at bedtime. after meals. at any time
of the day with tea or coffee. first thing
in the morning.
Question 7
Which test should the NP order for monitoring effectiveness of the patient receiving heparin?
Arterial blood gas levels
PTT
Complete blood count
Hemoglobin level
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Question 8
Finasteride (Proscar) is prescribed for a 50-year-old man who is experiencing a problem with urination secondary to an
enlarged prostate. The practitioner would teach the patient that while he is taking this medication, it is important to:
Increase his fluid intake.
Restrain from sexual activity
Take special precautions around women of childbearing age Begin folic
acid
Question 9
A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae. She is being treated
with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing action for this patient would be to monitor
blood sugar levels daily.
liver enzymes monthly.
plasma concentrations
regularly. urine output daily.
Question 10
A patient has been taking doxazosin (Cardura) 2 mg PO daily for 3 weeks for treatment of BPH.
He returns to the clinic and is complaining of feeling dizzy when he stands up. Which action
would the family nurse practitioner take?
Order urinalysis (UA) to determine hematuria and presence of bacteria.
Determine blood pressure (BP) with patient lying down, standing, and sitting.
Review with patient his symptoms over the past 3 weeks.
Perform digital rectal exam to determine if prostate is smaller than previously noted.
Question 11
A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would
be the
deltoid muscle.
rectus femoris
muscle. ventrogluteal
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