NURS-6521N-31,Advanced Pharmacology.

1 out of 1 points When planning care for a patient who is receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for a nonmyeloid malignancy, the nurse should formulate which of the following patient outcomes? (Select all that apply.) ...

1 out of 1 points When planning care for a patient who is receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for a nonmyeloid malignancy, the nurse should formulate which of the following patient outcomes? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answers: The patient will not develop an infection. The patient will not experience bone pain. The patient will be able to self-administer filgrastim at home. The patient will not develop febrile neutropenia. ⦁ Question 2 0 out of 1 points A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the consequences of this health problem include an inability to maintain an erection. Which of the following medications would best address this patient's erectile dysfunction (ED)? Selected Answer: Sildenafil (Viagra) ⦁ Question 3 0 out of 1 points After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from Selected Answer: conjugated estrogen. ⦁ Question 4 0 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse? Selected Answer: Reduce the drug dosage ⦁ Question 5 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 6 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 7 1 out of 1 points Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The nurse will instruct the patient to use the topical agent Selected Answer: once a day. ⦁ Question 8 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 9 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is aware that the concept of selective toxicity is foundational to antimicrobial therapy. Which of the following statements most accurately describes selective toxicity? Selected Answer: A drug harms microbes without harming human cells. ⦁ Question 10 1 out of 1 points A pregnant patient who has diabetes has been admitted to the hospital to begin labor. Since the patient has diabetes, the physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor contractions. When talking to the patient about the adverse effects of the drug, the nurse should understand that the most common adverse effects of the drug include Selected Answer: uterine tachysystole. ⦁ Question 11 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 to Selected Answer: take the vitamins at least 2 hours before or after taking ciprofloxacin. ⦁ Question 12 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 13 1 out of 1 points The recommended treatment for trichomoniasis is Selected Answer: Flagyl. ⦁ Question 14 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using Selected Answer: body surface area. ⦁ Question 15 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 16 1 out of 1 points 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 Answer: "It's important to balance the possible benefits of HRT with the fact that it might increase your risk of heart disease and stroke" ⦁ Question 17 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 18 1 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: assess the area and make sure that there are no open lesions or abrasions. ⦁ Question 19 1 out of 1 points A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How many milligrams will the patient receive in one dose? Selected Answer: 2000 mg ⦁ Question 20 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 21 0 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: Low blood pressure ⦁ Question 22 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 23 1 out of 1 points A female patient is taking oral cyclophosphamide therapy for breast cancer. Because of possible adverse effects of the drug, the nurse will instruct the patient to do which of the following? Selected Answer: Drink a lot of water ⦁ Question 24