NURS 6521 EXAM SCRIPT TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100 PERCENT
CORRECT
◉ Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient Answer:
◉ Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. Answer:
◉ 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
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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Schedule II 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. Answer:
◉ 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. Answer:
◉ 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? Answer:
, ◉ Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. Answer:
◉ 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
recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer:
◉ Answer: clomiphene. Answer:
◉ 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:
Answer:
◉ Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. Answer:
◉ 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
◉ Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and her care team has identified
potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100 PERCENT
CORRECT
◉ Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient Answer:
◉ Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. Answer:
◉ 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
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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Schedule II 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? Answer:
◉ Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. Answer:
◉ 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. Answer:
◉ 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? Answer:
, ◉ Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. Answer:
◉ 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
recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer:
◉ Answer: clomiphene. Answer:
◉ 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:
Answer:
◉ Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. Answer:
◉ 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 Answer:
◉ Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
◉ Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and her care team has identified
potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics
