(WCU) 2026 NURS 676 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM|ACTUAL 100Qs&As|LATEST UPDATE|100%PASS GUARANTEE

(WCU) 2026 NURS 676 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
FINAL EXAM|ACTUAL 100Qs&As|LATEST
UPDATE|100%PASS GUARANTEE



Question 1: 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?




ANS:->>"You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get aheadache
after taking Viagra." -



Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory
treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin.The
nurse must carefully monitor which of the following? - ANSWER-



ANS:->>Elevated prothrombin time -



Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient -




ANS:->>to complete the entire course of drug therapy. –



Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug
may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot beprovided
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. These are scheduled drugs - ANSWER-




ANS:->>Schedule II



Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal
spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeuticeffects,
which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?

ANS:->>Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contactwith
allergens
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia.
The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10
mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these
manifestations as




ANS:->>Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. -



Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia
(CML) discusses treatment options with his care team. Whataspect of the
patient's condition would contraindicate the use of
cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia?




ANS:->>The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed. –



Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31

year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist
to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic should recognizethat the woman
may benefit from -

,ANS:->>clomiphene.



Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will bestarted
on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes
antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the patient:
ANS:->>to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours aftertaking
INH.



Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to
administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse willcalculate the drug
dosage by using




ANS:->>Body Surface Area



Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acutelymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL), and her care team has identified
potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics ofthis
patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib? -




ANS:->>The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significantperipheral
edema



Question 12: 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?




ANS:->>Prostatic neoplasia



Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose

, ANS:->>After a meal.



Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and wasprescribed
testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When
educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse will instructhim
to




ANS:->>place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. -



Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant declinein 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




ANS:->>weekly subcutaneous injections -



Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis hasbeen
prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's
history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of -

ANS:->>food containing iron or calcium with the woman.



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-



ANS:->>The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk for a
superinfection. - ANSWER-