Walden University's NURS 6521 / NURS 6531 pharm
-midterm exam questions and answers 100% verified
2026 update
A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated
with intravenous lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic
effect by
Selected increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.
Answer:
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of
chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet
aggregator that is to be taken once daily. The nurse has encouraged the
woman to take the pill at the same time of day that she takes some of
her other medications. What is the most likely rationale for the nurse's
advice?
Selected Integrating the new drug into the patient's existing schedule
Answer: promotes adherence.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
What critical piece of information is missing from the following
medication order: Amoxicillin 250 mg every 8 hours?
Selected Route
Answer:
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient with a recent diagnosis of acute renal failure has a long-
standing seizure disorder which has been successfully controlled for
,several years with antiseizure medications. The nurse should recognize
that the patient's compromised renal function will likely
Selected increase the half-life of medications that are metabolized
Answer: by the kidneys.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of
Allegra?
Selected 30 mg twice a day Answer:
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is teaching an older adult patient about polypharmacy. Which of
the following statements best describe this term?
Selected Taking several drugs simultaneously Answer:
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Frequent episodes of exercise-related chest pain have caused a 79-year-
old woman to use her prescribed nitroglycerin spray several times in
recent weeks. This patient's age will have what effect on her use of
nitroglycerin?
Selected The woman will be more susceptible to hypotension than a
Answer: younger patient.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is instructing a patient in the administration of regular insulin by
the subcutaneous route. Which of the following strategies would the
nurse suggest if the goal is to promote absorption of the regular insulin?
Selected Select one anatomic area for regular insulin injections and
Answer: then use serial locations within that area.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer:
, A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and is started on digoxin. On
the second day of therapy, lab values, the ECG results, and the patient's
symptoms indicate that the medication is not producing a therapeutic
effect. An appropriate nursing action would be to
Selected continue to administer the drug as ordered. Answer:
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A female patient has been taking zafirlukast for a week and is
experiencing diarrhea. The nurse should instruct her to do which of the
following?
Selected Drink plenty of fluids Answer:
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an
episode of status epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered
intravenously.
The nurse will be sure to
avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the
wrist.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is a member of a research team that is exploring unique
differences in responses to drugs that each individual possesses, based
on genetic make-up. This area of study is called
Selected pharmacogenomics. Answer:
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
A 29-year-old female patient has been prescribed orlistat (Xenical) for
morbid obesity. The nurse is providing patient education concerning the
drug. An important instruction to the patient would be to
Selected omit the dose if the meal does not contain
Answer: fat.
Selected Answer:
, Question 14
1 out of 1 points
A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently
recommended the use of nicotine replacement gum for patients who
express a willingness to quit smoking during their admission or
following their discharge. For which of the following patients would
nicotine gum be contraindicated?
Selected A patient with a history of angina who experienced a non-
ST Answer: wave myocardial infarction
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is caring for a male patient who has a diagnosis of coronary
artery disease (CAD). His drug therapy includes lovastatin. Because the
patient has a history of severe renal disease, the nurse will assess for
which of the following?
Selected Increase in plasma concentration of lovastatin
Answer:
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with renal insufficiency and
chronic heart failure who is receiving rapid infusions of high-dose
furosemide. It will be a priority for the nurse to monitor for
ototoxicity.
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer:
-midterm exam questions and answers 100% verified
2026 update
A patient who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal is being treated
with intravenous lorazepam (Ativan). This drug achieves a therapeutic
effect by
Selected increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.
Answer:
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of
chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet
aggregator that is to be taken once daily. The nurse has encouraged the
woman to take the pill at the same time of day that she takes some of
her other medications. What is the most likely rationale for the nurse's
advice?
Selected Integrating the new drug into the patient's existing schedule
Answer: promotes adherence.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
What critical piece of information is missing from the following
medication order: Amoxicillin 250 mg every 8 hours?
Selected Route
Answer:
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient with a recent diagnosis of acute renal failure has a long-
standing seizure disorder which has been successfully controlled for
,several years with antiseizure medications. The nurse should recognize
that the patient's compromised renal function will likely
Selected increase the half-life of medications that are metabolized
Answer: by the kidneys.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of
Allegra?
Selected 30 mg twice a day Answer:
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is teaching an older adult patient about polypharmacy. Which of
the following statements best describe this term?
Selected Taking several drugs simultaneously Answer:
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Frequent episodes of exercise-related chest pain have caused a 79-year-
old woman to use her prescribed nitroglycerin spray several times in
recent weeks. This patient's age will have what effect on her use of
nitroglycerin?
Selected The woman will be more susceptible to hypotension than a
Answer: younger patient.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is instructing a patient in the administration of regular insulin by
the subcutaneous route. Which of the following strategies would the
nurse suggest if the goal is to promote absorption of the regular insulin?
Selected Select one anatomic area for regular insulin injections and
Answer: then use serial locations within that area.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer:
, A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and is started on digoxin. On
the second day of therapy, lab values, the ECG results, and the patient's
symptoms indicate that the medication is not producing a therapeutic
effect. An appropriate nursing action would be to
Selected continue to administer the drug as ordered. Answer:
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A female patient has been taking zafirlukast for a week and is
experiencing diarrhea. The nurse should instruct her to do which of the
following?
Selected Drink plenty of fluids Answer:
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an
episode of status epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered
intravenously.
The nurse will be sure to
avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the
wrist.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is a member of a research team that is exploring unique
differences in responses to drugs that each individual possesses, based
on genetic make-up. This area of study is called
Selected pharmacogenomics. Answer:
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
A 29-year-old female patient has been prescribed orlistat (Xenical) for
morbid obesity. The nurse is providing patient education concerning the
drug. An important instruction to the patient would be to
Selected omit the dose if the meal does not contain
Answer: fat.
Selected Answer:
, Question 14
1 out of 1 points
A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently
recommended the use of nicotine replacement gum for patients who
express a willingness to quit smoking during their admission or
following their discharge. For which of the following patients would
nicotine gum be contraindicated?
Selected A patient with a history of angina who experienced a non-
ST Answer: wave myocardial infarction
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is caring for a male patient who has a diagnosis of coronary
artery disease (CAD). His drug therapy includes lovastatin. Because the
patient has a history of severe renal disease, the nurse will assess for
which of the following?
Selected Increase in plasma concentration of lovastatin
Answer:
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with renal insufficiency and
chronic heart failure who is receiving rapid infusions of high-dose
furosemide. It will be a priority for the nurse to monitor for
ototoxicity.
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer:
