NURS 6521 Week 11 Final Exam / NURS6521 Week 11 Final Exam : Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University (Verified Answers)

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Review Test Submission: Exam - Week 11 User Nancy Doctura Course NURS-6521D-6/NURS-6521F-6/NURS-6521N-6-Advanced Pharmacology2019 Winter Qtr 11/25-02/16-PT27 Test Exam - Week 11 Started 2/9/20 9... :40 AM Submitted 2/9/20 11:23 AM Due Date 2/10/20 1:59 AM Status Completed Attempt Score 100 out of 100 points Time Elapsed 1 hour, 42 minutes out of 2 hours Instructions Please answer each question below and click Submit when you have completed the Exam. Results Displayed Submitted Answers, Incorrectly Answered Questions  Question 1 1 out of 1 points A nurse practitioner has been assigned to a 55-year-old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse to observe for which of the following? Selected Answer: Respiratory difficulty  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin treatment with interferon alfa-2a. The nurse is aware that this drug will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by Selected Answer: inhibiting tumor growth by enhancing inflammation.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A patient is taking flavoxate hydrochloride (Urispas) to help control an overactive bladder. On a follow-up visit to the clinic, the nurse will question the patient about which of the following? Selected Answer: Dental hygiene practices  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor for which of the following? Selected Answer: Elevated prothrombin time  Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began treatment with finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize? Selected Answer: The patient will experience complete bladder emptying  Question 6 1 out of 1 points A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend Selected Answer: tyleno l.  Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 29-year-old woman who is morbidly obese has recently begun a comprehensive, medically-supervised program of weight reduction. Prior to adding dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) to her regimen, the patient should be questioned about her intake of Selected Answer: caffeine.  Question 8 1 out of 1 points A patient has endocarditis and is taking gentamicin. The Nurse Practitioner will be sure to monitor which of the following? Selected Creatinine Answer: clearance  Question 9 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the patient that he or she is taking an oral form of Selected Answer: marijuan a.  Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the Nurse Practitioner that she is an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during pregnancy may result in a child who presents with Selected Answer: microcepha ly.  Question 11 1 out of 1 points 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? Selected Answer: Protamine sulfate  Question 12 1 out of 1 points A male patient has been on long-term bicalutamide (Casodex) therapy. In order to assess adverse effects of the drug therapy, the nurse will closely monitor which of the following? Selected Answer: Liver function  Question 13 1 out of 1 points A patient is receiving radiotherapy for an overactive thyroid gland and asks whether her milk is safe for her baby. If her treatment cannot be discontinued, what should the nurse recommend? Selected Answer: Advise her to discard her breast milk in a biohazard container, as it is unsafe for the baby.  Question 14 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most safely administer this drug? Selected Answer: Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an infusion pump  Question 15 1 out of 1 points A school nurse has been teaching high school students about the risks associated with marijuana use. However, the nurse has been met with considerable skepticism on the part of students, most of whom believe that marijuana is a benign drug. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse provide? Selected Answer: "Smoking marijuana is just as bad, or worse, for your lungs as smoking cigarettes."  Question 16 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is working with a 57-year-old man who is a former intravenous drug abuser. He has been prescribed a weekly dosage of methotrexate for his rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following will the nurse include in her teaching plan for this patient? Selected Answer: Drink plenty of [Show More]

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