NURS 6521
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM
100 Q&A with Verified Answers
WALDEN UNIVERSITY | 2026/2027
Course: NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Subject: Pharmacology
Level: Graduate
Institution: Walden University
Format: Digital Download (PDF/DOCX)
� TOPICS COVERED
✅Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
✅Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology
✅CNS Pharmacology (SSRIs, Antipsychotics)
✅Endocrine & Metabolic Pharmacology
✅Anti-infective & Chemotherapeutic Agents
✅Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects
✅Prescribing in Special Populations
✅Controlled Substance Scheduling
✅Diabetes, Asthma, Gout, Thyroid
✅Antihypertensives & Anticoagulants
✅Complete Q&A with Correct Answers
✅Perfect for APRN Pharmacology Exams
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Exam – 100 Q&A with Verified
Answers | Walden University | 2026/2027
,Midterm Pharm
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is:
Selected Answer:
coumadin
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient?
Selected Answer:
Impairment of renal function
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to
her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the safety implications of the patient's
drug regimen?
Selected Answer:
"Do you take any herbal supplements or alternative medications?"
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Which can elevate theophylline levels?
Selected Answer: Concomitant treatment with cimetidine (Tagamet)..
, Midterm Pharm
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can block the action of heparin?
Selected Answer:
Protamine sulfate
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A possible side effect from the use of nifedipine (Procardia XL) is:
Selected Answer:
Edema of the ankles and headaches
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a potential adverse side effect of autonomic-anticholinergic agents?
Selected Answer:
Reduced GI motility
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Typical adverse reactions to oral calcium-channel blockers include:
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM
100 Q&A with Verified Answers
WALDEN UNIVERSITY | 2026/2027
Course: NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Subject: Pharmacology
Level: Graduate
Institution: Walden University
Format: Digital Download (PDF/DOCX)
� TOPICS COVERED
✅Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
✅Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology
✅CNS Pharmacology (SSRIs, Antipsychotics)
✅Endocrine & Metabolic Pharmacology
✅Anti-infective & Chemotherapeutic Agents
✅Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects
✅Prescribing in Special Populations
✅Controlled Substance Scheduling
✅Diabetes, Asthma, Gout, Thyroid
✅Antihypertensives & Anticoagulants
✅Complete Q&A with Correct Answers
✅Perfect for APRN Pharmacology Exams
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Exam – 100 Q&A with Verified
Answers | Walden University | 2026/2027
,Midterm Pharm
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is:
Selected Answer:
coumadin
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient?
Selected Answer:
Impairment of renal function
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to
her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the safety implications of the patient's
drug regimen?
Selected Answer:
"Do you take any herbal supplements or alternative medications?"
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Which can elevate theophylline levels?
Selected Answer: Concomitant treatment with cimetidine (Tagamet)..
, Midterm Pharm
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can block the action of heparin?
Selected Answer:
Protamine sulfate
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A possible side effect from the use of nifedipine (Procardia XL) is:
Selected Answer:
Edema of the ankles and headaches
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a potential adverse side effect of autonomic-anticholinergic agents?
Selected Answer:
Reduced GI motility
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Typical adverse reactions to oral calcium-channel blockers include:
