NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology final exam
Question 1
A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on
targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted ther
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NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology final exam
Question 1
A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on
targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this
education session?
Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal body cells less
affected.
Question 2
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old
patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about
which of the following adverse effects?
Low blood pressure
Vaginal burning
Question 3
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after … The boy will be taking two medications at
home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication
teaching specifically to
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 4
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for …and is prescribed … The nurse will plan the
patient’s care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy because
the patient is at greater risk for high serum levels of the drug.
Question 6
A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the
therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to the
patient?
Take the drug for 1 full week before coming in contact with allergens.
Question 7
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
cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 8
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant 21-year-old college student why she cannot continue to take
ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws a picture depicting drug molecules crossing the
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