NURS-6521N-14,Advanced Pharmacology
2020
Exam - Week 11
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective
injection site would be the
Selected Answer: vent
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NURS-6521N-14,Advanced Pharmacology
2020
Exam - Week 11
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective
injection site would be the
Selected Answer: ventrogluteal muscle.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 7-year-old child has been taking tetracycline for a bacterial infection. The
nurse will be sure to inform the parents that this drug could cause
Selected Answer: staining of permanent teeth.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 51-year-old female patient has been receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for
metastatic breast cancer. Her medical record indicates she has cardiomyopathy
and a cumulative dose of 300 mg/m2 of doxorubicin. Which of the following
measures would help limit the severity of the cardiomyopathy in this patient?
Selected Answer: The use of dexrazoxane in conjunction with doxorubicin
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) will be starting a course of
doxorubicin shortly. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis
should the nurse prioritize?
Selected Answer: Risk for Infection related to suppressed bone marrow function
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is performing patient education for a woman who has just been prescribed a
bisphosphonate. Which of the following diagnostic and history findings would have prompted the woman's
care provider to prescribe a bisphosphonate?
Selected Answer: Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis
Question 6
0 out of 1 pointsA 13-year-old patient has juvenile arthritis. He has recently had oral
surgery and was told by the surgeon to take aspirin for the pain. The
APRN will monitor for which of the following?
Selected Answer: Agranulocytosis
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The recommended treatment for trichomoniasis is
Selected Answer: Flagyl.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner 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?
Selected
Answer:
Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving
normal body cells less affected.
Question 9
0 out of 1 points
An oncology nurse is aware of the risks for injury that exist around the
preparation, transportation, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. In
order to reduce these risks of injury, the nurse should take which of the following
actions?
Selected
Answer:
Dispose of intravenous lines used for chemotherapy
administration in a covered trash can in the patient's room.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline. The nurse will instruct the patient
to take the drug
Selected
Answer:
on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking any
meals or other drugs.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
Answer:
Take the drug for one full week before coming in contact with
allergens
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
An elderly woman is slated for a hemiarthroplasty (hip replacementsurgery) after falling and breaking her hip on the stairs outside her
home. The woman's pain in the time since her injury has been severe,
and her care team has been treating it with morphine. Which of the
following administration schedules is most likely to control the
patient's pain?
Selected
Answer:
Twice-daily doses of long-acting morphine, with shortacting morphine available for breakthrough pain
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
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
Selected Answer: electrocardiogram (ECG).
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
An immunocompromised 7-year-old child was recently discharged home with a
peripherally-inserted central line (PIC line) for home antibiotic therapy. He has
now been brought to the emergency department by his mother and father with
signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon questioning, the mother states that she
has been removing the PIC dressing daily and washing the site with warm water
and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation?
Selected Answer: Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her
treatment includes a regular dosage of methotrexate. The APRN will
advise her to take which of the following vitamin supplements while
taking the drug?
Selected Answer: Vitamin B
Question 16
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 17
1 out of 1 points
A 45-year-old female patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bronchial
infection. A nursing assessment revealed that she started taking daily vitamin
supplements about 2 years ago. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the
ciprofloxacin therapy, the nurse should advise the patient toSelected
Answer:
take the vitamins at least 2 hours before or after taking
ciprofloxacin.
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Morphine has been prescribed for a 28-year-old man with severe pain due
to a back injury. The nurse will advise the patient to avoid
Selected Answer: alcohol.
Question 19
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is assessing a patient who has chronic lymphoblastic myelogenous leukemia. The
treatment plan includes hydroxyurea (Hydrea). The nurse will assess the patient for which of the
following?
Selected Answer: Leukopenia
Question 20
1 out of 1 points
A 7-year-old child has tonsillitis and is prescribed penicillin V, which is to be
administered at home. The nurse will instruct the parents to administer the drug
Selected Answer: with a glass of water 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Question 21
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 22
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 13-year-old girl who was just diagnosed with
type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the patient will alert the nurse that special
instructions regarding insulin are necessary?
Selected Answer: "I am on the middle school track team."
Question 23
1 out of 1 points
A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed
testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on
how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to
Selected Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs.
Question 241 out of 1 points
A child is admitted to the burn unit with second and third degree burns on both
arms and part of his or her face. When administering topical medications to the
burned areas, the nurse should
Selected Answer: use sterile technique when applying the medication.
Question 25
0 out of 1 points
A child is taking permethrin for head lice. The Nurse Practitioner will instruct her mother to
Selected Answer: wash her hair daily with a good shampoo.
Question 26
0 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old patient experienced a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of
breath and was subsequently diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in the
emergency department. The patient has been started on an intravenous heparin
infusion. How does this drug achieve therapeutic effect?
Selected
Answer:
By inhibiting platelet aggregation on vessel walls and promoting
fibrinolysis
Question 27
0 out of 1 points
The Nurse Practitioner notices a cold sore on a patient's upper lip and
requests medication; docosanol (Abreva) is ordered. Before applying the
medication, the nurse would first
Selected Answer: put gloves on to protect herself.
Question 28
1 out of 1 points
A 9-year-old boy was bought to his primary care provider by his mother with
signs and symptoms of hookworm infection and will be sent home with a
prescription for mebendazole. When provided patient and family education, the
nurse should teach the mother with which of the following measures to avoid
reinfection following treatment?
Selected
Answer:
The importance of vigilant hygiene for the boy and the other
members of the family
Question 29
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital with bacterial
septicemia that has failed to respond to initial antibiotic treatment. The patient's
most recent blood cultures reveal the presence of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the patient's blood. The nurse will anticipate
that this patient will likely require intravenous administration of what antibiotic?Selected Answer: Vancomycin
Question 30
1 out of 1 points
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL) and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of
the following characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude
the use of imatinib?
Selected
Answer:
The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
peripheral edema.
Question 31
1 out of 1 points
A patient is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for active TB. When discussing this drug
with the patient, the nurse should stress that
Selected
Answer:
body fluids such as urine, saliva, tears, and sputum may
become discolored.
Question 32
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient who is taking polymyxin B
systemically?
Selected Answer: Peripheral neuropathy
Question 33
0 out of 1 points
A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug,
the nurse will include which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride
therapy?
Selected Answer: Sexual dysfunction related to erectile dysfunction
Question 34
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: Vaginal burning
Question 35
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is to use a single-dose 1 mL vial to administer 0.5 mL of epoetin alfa to a 39-yearold woman who is being treated for chemotherapy-induced anemia. Which of the following will the nurse
do with the unused portion of the drug?Selected Answer: Discard the unused portion of the drug.
Question 36
1 out of 1 points
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. 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
Selected Answer: both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 37
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight
patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
Selected Answer: A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
Question 38
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is at 28 weeks' gestation and is receiving terbutaline
(Brethine) to control preterm labor. Which of the following assessment parameters should the nurse
prioritize?
Selected Answer: Fetal heart rate (FHR)
Question 39
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 40
0 out of 1 points
A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been
prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient,
which factor will be most important for the nurse to consider?
Selected Answer: Typical daily fluid intake
Question 41
0 out of 1 points
Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The
nurse will instruct the patient to use the topical agentSelected Answer: twice a day.
Question 42
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is going to administer medication to an infant using a medicine dropper. The best
method is to open the child's mouth by gently squeezing the cheeks and placing the drops
Selected Answer: in the buccal pouch.
Question 43
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is explaining to the parents of a 6-year-old child suffering from angina why
nitroglycerin patches for chest pain would not be appropriate. Which of the following will the nurse
include in an explanation?
Selected
Answer:
A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an
increase in absorption of topical agents, which may result in more adverse effects.
Question 44
1 out of 1 points
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient
is perspiring and her blood pressure is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10
mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these manifestations as
Selected Answer: magnesium sulfate toxicity.
Question 45
0 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner 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
placental membrane and entering into the fetal circulation. The nurse tells the patient that the main reason
this happens is because
Selected Answer: there is a 40% increase in blood volume during pregnancy.
Question 46
0 out of 1 points
A 73-year-old woman has osteoporosis and is prescribed alendronate. She
takes calcium and vitamin D supplements, drinks lots of water, and has just quit
smoking. The nurse should advise the patient to also
Selected Answer: stop using artificial sweeteners while taking alendronate.
Question 47
1 out of 1 points
A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an
episode of status epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered
intravenously. The APRN will be sure toSelected Answer: avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the wrist.
Question 48
0 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: increasing the production of B cells and T cells.
Question 49
1 out of 1 points
A 67-year-old man who is being treated for prostate cancer is taking epoetin alfa.
The nurse will instruct the patient to
Selected
Answer:
schedule an appointment to measure hemoglobin twice a week
for at least 2 to 6 weeks.
Question 50
1 out of 1 points
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
Selected Answer: plasma concentrations regularly.
Question 51
1 out of 1 points
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing
with a colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's
chemotherapy. Which of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the
effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
Selected Answer: Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
Question 52
1 out of 1 points
Intravenous carmustine has been prescribed for a patient with cancer. The nurse
should help relieve the discomfort of pain and burning during the infusion by
Selected Answer: slowing the infusion.
Question 53
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is instructing a 19-year-old female patient on the use of fluconazole for candida
vaginitis. A teaching priority will be to
Selected Answer: use an alternative form of birth control, if taking an oral contraceptive. Question 54
1 out of 1 points
A female patient is taking filgrastim (Neupogen) to decrease the incidence of
infection. The nurse notices a small increase in the neutrophil count 2 days after
starting therapy. The nurse's evaluation of the increase is that
Selected Answer: the increase in the neutrophil count is only transient.
Question 55
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs
and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be
reported by a patient taking estrogen?
Selected Answer: Headaches and chest pain
Question 56
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is
discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this
adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to
Selected Answer: stay well hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-oz glasses of water daily.
Question 57
1 out of 1 points
An immunocompromised patient in a critical care setting has developed a
respiratory infection that has been attributed to methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse should anticipate that the patient will
require treatment with
Selected Answer: vancomycin.
Question 58
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 59
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is working with a 16-year-old pregnant teen and assessing for behavior that may put
the baby at risk. The most important assessment the nurse can make is
Selected Answer: whether the pregnant woman uses illegal substances.
Question 60
1 out of 1 pointsThe nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of
medication patient will take per day?
Selected Answer: 1500 mg
Question 61
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner who provides care on a pediatric unit of a hospital is aware that the potential for
harm as a result of drug errors is higher among infants and children than adults. This fact is primarily due
to
Selected Answer: immature liver and kidney function in infants and children.
Question 62
1 out of 1 points
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The
nurse will instruct the patient to
Selected Answer: complete the entire course of drug therapy.
Question 63
0 out of 1 points
Mr. Singh is a 66-year-old man who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment
of lung cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In an effort to prevent infection,
Mr. Singh has been prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which of the nurse's
following assessment questions most directly addresses a common adverse
effect of filgrastim?
Selected Answer: "Have you noticed any bleeding in your gums or cheeks?"
Question 64
1 out of 1 points
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
Answer:
Cleanse the wound of debris prior to applying the silver
sulfadiazine
Question 65
1 out of 1 points
The Nurse Practitioner has established peripheral IV access and begun an infusion of magnesium sulfate
on a 29-year-old antepartum patient who is 35 weeks pregnant. Which of the following assessment
findings most likely prompted the patient's physician to order magnesium sulfate for this patient?
Selected Answer: Systolic blood pressure readings in excess of 190 mmHg
Question 66
1 out of 1 pointsA 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her
quality of life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her
physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for
facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will
involve the administration of
Selected Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections.
Question 67
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking allopurinol
for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2 months?
Selected Answer: Liver function tests
Question 68
1 out of 1 points
Mr. Lepp is a 63-year-old man who was diagnosed with colon cancer several
weeks ago and who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. He reports to the
nurse that he read about the need for erythropoietin in an online forum for
cancer patients and wants to explore the use of epoetin alfa with his oncologist.
Which of the following facts should underlie the nurse's response to Mr. Lepp?
Selected
Answer:
The potential benefits of epoetin alfa must be weighed carefully
against the potential adverse effects in cancer patients.
Question 69
1 out of 1 points
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV infusion for a lifethreatening infection. Which of the following would be most important for the
nurse to monitor?
Selected Answer: Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion site
Question 70
1 out of 1 points
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 Answer: phytoestrogens.
Question 71
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: marijuana.
Question 72
0 out of 1 pointsA 43-year-old man has been diagnosed with active TB. He is prescribed a
multiple drug therapy, including INH and rifampin. A priority assessment by the
nurse will be to monitor which combination of laboratory test results?
Selected Answer: Red blood count, white blood count, and differential
Question 73
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis
that has necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team
should be cautious when concurrently administering other medications that may
cause
Selected Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
Question 74
0 out of 1 points
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed
isoniazid. The nurse will plan the patient's care to include close monitoring of the
drug therapy because
Selected Answer: the process of drug metabolism may be faster in this patient.
Question 75
1 out of 1 points
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 76
1 out of 1 points
A male patient is taking finasteride for BPH. Which of the following will the nurse
evaluate at each clinic visit?
Selected Answer: Urinary elimination patterns
Question 77
1 out of 1 points
A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of
ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness.
He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's
antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's
stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this
combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem?Selected Answer: Hypertensive crisis
Question 78
1 out of 1 points
A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic
nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse
expect?
Selected Answer: Increased cardiac conduction
Question 79
1 out of 1 points
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with a minor ailment and is to be administered
medications at home for 2 weeks. The child lives with his mother, grandmother,
and four other children between the ages of 14 months and 7 years. The home
health nurse is asked to assess the home environment to determine if it is
appropriate for the child to take his medication at home. Which of the following
will have the greatest impact on the nurse's assessment?
Selected Answer: Where the medications will be stored
Question 80
1 out of 1 points
A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been
experiencing frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse
practitioner about safe treatment options. What analgesic can the nurse most
safely recommend?
Selected Answer: Acetaminophen
Question 81
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: tylenol.
Question 82
1 out of 1 points
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a 67-year-old postmenopausal woman.
In order to help prevent gastrointestinal distress, the nurse will advise the patient
to
Selected
Answer:
stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes after taking
alendronate..
Question 83
1 out of 1 points
A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How manymilligrams will the patient receive in one dose?
Selected Answer: 2000 mg
Question 84
1 out of 1 points
A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris.
She develops a rash and urticaria along with severe itching where the
medication is applied. The nurse will formulate which of the following nursing
diagnoses for the patient?
Selected Answer: Risk for Injury related to allergic reactions
Question 85
1 out of 1 points
A patient has completed 4 weeks of treatment with epoetin alfa. Which of the
following assessment findings would most strongly indicate that treatment has
been effective?
Selected Answer: The patient's hemoglobin level is 11 g/dL
Question 86
1 out of 1 points
An immunocompromised patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis has failed to
respond to conservative therapy and has consequently begun treatment with
amphotericin B. The nurse is aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect
by way of its influence on
Selected Answer: the permeability of fungal cell walls.
Question 87
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been
assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to
this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Selected
Answer:
"You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a
headache after you take Viagra."
Question 88
1 out of 1 points
A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to
discuss his recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for
tadalafil (Cialis) based on television commercials he has seen. What
characteristic of this patient would most likely contraindicate the use of tadalafil
for his ED?
Selected
Answer:
The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin
patch Question 89
1 out of 1 points
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both
psychological and physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be
prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot be provided at the time.
However, a written prescription must be provided within 72 hours with the words
authorization for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time.
Examples include certain amphetamines and barbiturates. This is scheduled
drug
Selected Answer: Schedule 2
Question 90
1 out of 1 points
A patient with chronic heart failure has begun treatment with epoetin alfa, which
she will receive in her own home from a home health nurse. The nurse should
teach the patient to supplement this treatment with a diet that is high in
Selected Answer: iron-rich foods such as beans and leafy green vegetables.
Question 91
1 out of 1 points
A postmenopausal patient is prescribed bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis.
The nurse will instruct the patient to take the drug
Selected Answer: first thing in the morning.
Question 92
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate
(MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following drugs?
Selected Answer: Salicylates
Question 93
1 out of 1 points
A 56-year-old woman will soon begin treatment of her overactive bladder with
tolterodine (Detrol). What patient teaching should the nurse provide to this
woman?
Selected
Answer:
"You might find that you get a dry mouth or a headache from this
drug, but this does not mean it has to be discontinued."
Question 94
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following patients will be at the greatest risk for anemia and would
be the most likely candidate for epoetin alfa therapy?Selected Answer: A 62-year-old male with cancer
Question 95
1 out of 1 points
The clinical nurse educator who oversees the emergency department in a
children's hospital has launched an awareness program aimed at reducing drug
errors. What measure addresses the most common cause of incorrect doses in
the care of infants and children?
Selected
Answer:
Having nurses check their math calculations with a colleague
before administering a drug.
Question 96
1 out of 1 points
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with
vulvovaginal candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication
Selected Answer: once a day.
Question 97
1 out of 1 points
A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial
infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the
following adverse effects of the drug?
Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus
Question 98
0 out of 1 points
A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is
discussing treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide for the treatment of
leukemia?
Selected Answer: The patient has decreased renal function.
Question 99
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is assigned to a patient who is at 32 weeks' gestation and is receiving terbutaline
(Brethine) IV for 24 hours to control preterm labor. Which of the following nursing actions will the nurse
take to decrease the risk of hypotension and promote circulation to the fetus?
Selected Answer: Instruct the patient to lie on her left side during the infusion.
Question 100
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 46-year-old female patient who is taking paclitaxel for ovarian
cancer. Two or three days after the infusion of the drug, the nurse must closely monitor for which of the
following?Selected Answer: Neurotoxicity
Question 101
0 out of 0 points
When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the
expectations for academic integrity?
Selected Answer: Yes
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