NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology 2023 Exam 11, Questions And Answers.

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NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology 2023 Exam 11, Questions And Answers. Question 1 JC is a 13 year old female to be seen in your clinic today. You review JC's medication and realize that which medicat... ion is a potential risk of growth suppression in prepubescent children? Selected corticosteroi Answer: ds Question 2 Mr. Laird is a 49-year-old electrician who experienced severe burns on his trunk, arms, and hands in a workplace accident 2 weeks ago. Part of his current wound care regimen involves the daily application of silver sulfadiazine to his wounds. The nurses who are providing care for Mr. Laird in the burns and plastics unit of the hospital should perform what action when administering this medication? Selected Cleanse the wound of debris prior to applying the silver Answer: sulfadiazine Question 3 A 29-year-old pregnant patient is extremely upset about having to take medication for a pre -existing medical condition. She is consumed with fear that her baby will be born with a physical deformity or a congenital anomaly but knows that she has to take the medication. She talks constantly about this and is unable to sleep most nights. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is? Selected Anxiety related to perceived danger of drug therapy to fetus or Answer: infant Question 4 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 5 A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will advise her to Selected Answer: perform relaxation techniques after the treatments. Question 6 A child with chronic allergic symptoms uses an intranasal steroid for control of symptoms. At this child's annual well-child checkup, the NP should carefully review what? Selected weight and Answer: height Question 7 The first line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient who has been diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia would be Selected Ciprofloxac Answer: in Question 8 Ms. Shackleford Has been placed on Ambien to help for her insomnia. The NP must educate the patient regarding the rapid onset of Ambien. Which statement below is correct? Selected Answer: Zolpidem should be taken just before going to bed Question 9 On the advice of her sister, a 52 -year-old woman has visited her nurse practitioner to discuss the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy in controlling the symptoms of menopause. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? Selected "It's important to balance the possible benefits of HRT with the fact Answer: that it might increase your risk of heart disease and stroke" Question 10 A patient asks the nurse practitioner about food sources such as soybeans and soy products. The nurse practitioner understands that these foods are considered Selected phytoestrogens. Answer: Question 11 A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will assess the patient's childbearing potential. The nurse will inform the patient that during sibutramine therapy she should Selected Answer: use adequate contraception. Question 12 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 caffeine. [Show More]

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