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Pharmacology Exam - Multiple Choice
A patient calls the clinic to ask about taking cranberry dietary supplement
capsules because a friend recommended them. The nurse will discuss which
possible concern when a patient is taking cranberry supplements?
a.
It may increase the risk for bleeding if the patient is taking anticoagulants.
b.
It may increase the risk of toxicity of some psychotherapeutic drugs.
c.
It may reduce elimination of drugs that are excreted by the kidneys.
d.
Cranberry may increase the intensity and duration of effects of caffeine.
C
A patient wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews
his current medication list and would be concerned about potential
interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of drugs?
a.
Digitalis
b.
Anticoagulants
c.
Sedatives
d.
Immunosuppressants
B
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The nurse is conducting a class for senior citizens about the use of over-the-
counter (OTC) drugs. Which statements are true regarding the use of OTC
drugs? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Use of OTC drugs may delay treatment of serious ailments.
b.
Drug interactions with OTC medications are rare.
c.
OTC drugs may relieve symptoms without addressing the cause of the
problem.
d.
OTC drugs are indicated for long-term treatment of conditions.
e.
Patients may misunderstand product labels and use the drugs improperly.
A,C,E
The nurse is reviewing the criteria for over-the-counter drugs. Which criteria
for over-the-counter status in the United States are accurate? (Select all that
apply.)
a.
The drug must be easy to use.
b.
The drug must have a low therapeutic index.
c.
The consumer must be able to monitor the drug's effectiveness.
d.
The drug must have a low potential for abuse.
e.
The drug must not have any interactions with other drugs.
A,C,D
The nurse is reviewing the applications of gene therapy. Which drug is
manufactured as a result of indirect gene therapy?
a.
Vitamin K
b.
Warfarin
c.
Human insulin
d.
Heparin
C
The nurse is discussing gene therapy in a continuing education class. Which
is the best definition of eugenics?
a.
The use of gene therapy to prevent disease
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b.
The development of new drugs based on gene therapy
c.
Intentional selection, before birth, of genotypes that are considered more
desirable than others
d.
The determination of genetic factors that influence a person's response to
medications
C
The nurse is explaining the Human Genome Project to colleagues. Which of
these is the main purpose of the Human Genome Project?
a.
The study of genetic diseases.
b.
The study of genetic traits in humans.
c.
The discovery new genetic diseases.
d.
To describe the entire genome of a human being.
D
A patient has just been told that she has the genetic markers for a severe type
of breast cancer. After the patient meets with the physician, the patient's
daughter asks the nurse, "What did the doctor tell my mother? She seems
upset." What is the nurse's best response?
a.
"I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to discuss that."
b.
"The physician will discuss this with you."
c.
"It seems that your mother has the genetic markers for a type of breast
cancer."
d.
"This is information that your mother will need to discuss with you."
D
The nurse is asking a patient about his family history as part of an
assessment. Which component is included in an effective family history?
a.
Asking the patient about the current and past health status of the patient's
children
b.
Covering at least three generations of family history
c.
Obtaining a family history of the patient's spouse
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d.
Asking about the family history for the patient's siblings and parents only
B
The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient. Which assessment
findings may indicate a higher risk for genetic disorders? (Select all that
apply.)
a.
The patient's father was diagnosed with heart disease at 60 years of age.
b.
The patient's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 years of age.
c.
The patient's grandfather died of a cerebral vascular accident at 78 years of
age.
d.
The patient's sister has a history of both renal and lung cancer.
e.
The patient has two uncles and a grandparent who have been diagnosed with
Alzheimer's disease.
B,D,E
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action
regarding patient safety?
a.
Verifying orders with another nurse
b.
Documenting the medications given
c.
Counting medications in the medication cart drawers
d.
Checking the patient's identification using two identifiers
D
A patient is to receive a penicillin intramuscular (IM) injection in the
ventrogluteal site. The nurse will use which angle for the needle insertion?
a.
15 degrees
b.
45 degrees
c.
60 degrees
d.
90 degrees
D
When administering medication by IV bolus (push), the nurse will occlude the
IV line by which method?
a.