NURS6521 NURS 6521 WEEK 11
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉
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 of
this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
Answer:
◉
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
peripheral edema Answer:
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉
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 of
this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
Answer:
◉
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
peripheral edema Answer:
