NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers 2025/2026 Updated Version

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NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Questions And Correct
Verified Answers 2025/2026 Updated Version

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? -
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Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra." - CORRECT ANSWER-

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? -CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - CORRECT ANSWER-

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


Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - CORRECT
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Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for psychological and
physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug mnay 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.
These are scheduled drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: Schedule II - CORRECT ANSWER-



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



Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with allergens. -
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - CORRECT ANSWER-

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Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
discusses treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's condition
would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? - CORRECT
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Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed. -
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Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31year-old woman and
her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse
at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from - CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: clomiphene. - CORRECT ANVSWER-



Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH
therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly. The
nurse will instruct the patient: -CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH. -
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Question 10: 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 -
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