NURS 6521N WEEKLY REVIEW STUDY SHEET
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◉ Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant
decline in her quality of life due to worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen involving the administration of Answer:
◉ Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections Answer:
◉ Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis
has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of
the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of
Answer:
◉ Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. Answer:
◉ Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's
physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a
broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the
following facts provides the best rationale for using narrow-
spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? Answer:
,◉ Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk
for a superinfection. Answer:
◉ Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and
requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will
take his prescribed medication, the nurse should Answer:
◉ Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
if possible. Answer:
◉ Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner
assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B systemically? Answer:
◉ Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 20: A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during
her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk to both the
mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage
adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity; The
RN should ensure that Answer:
◉ Answer: Drug serum levels are being monitored. Answer:
, ◉ Question 21: 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?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Drink alot of water Answer:
◉ Question 22: A pregnant patient with 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: uterine tachysystole. Answer:
◉ Question 23: 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Respiratory difficulty Answer:
◉ Question 24: A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit
with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
2026 ACCURATE RESPONSES FULL SOLUTION
◉ Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant
decline in her quality of life due to worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen involving the administration of Answer:
◉ Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections Answer:
◉ Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis
has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of
the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of
Answer:
◉ Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. Answer:
◉ Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's
physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a
broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the
following facts provides the best rationale for using narrow-
spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? Answer:
,◉ Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk
for a superinfection. Answer:
◉ Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and
requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will
take his prescribed medication, the nurse should Answer:
◉ Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
if possible. Answer:
◉ Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner
assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B systemically? Answer:
◉ Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 20: A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during
her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk to both the
mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage
adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity; The
RN should ensure that Answer:
◉ Answer: Drug serum levels are being monitored. Answer:
, ◉ Question 21: 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?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Drink alot of water Answer:
◉ Question 22: A pregnant patient with 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: uterine tachysystole. Answer:
◉ Question 23: 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Respiratory difficulty Answer:
◉ Question 24: A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit
with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
