NURS6521 FINAL/NURS 6521 WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM /
NURS6521 WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM : ADVANCED
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Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following
complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug? Answer: "Lately, I have to
get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom."
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her husband
have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer: clomiphene.
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and
symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking
estrogen? Answer: Headaches and chest pain
A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic and has been
consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with Answer: microcephaly
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal
candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication Answer: Once a day
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing with a
colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which
of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
Answer: Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive
diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?"It's important that you
let us know if you develop any significant swelling or Answer: Puffiness
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be
taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the
patient should provide medication teaching specifically to Answer: both the boy and his mother
regarding all medication issued.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has
necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause Answer: ototoxicity or
nephrotoxicity
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients
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NURS6521 WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM : ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY: WALDEN UNIVERSITY (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!! | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following
complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug? Answer: "Lately, I have to
get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom."
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her husband
have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer: clomiphene.
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and
symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking
estrogen? Answer: Headaches and chest pain
A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic and has been
consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with Answer: microcephaly
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal
candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication Answer: Once a day
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing with a
colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which
of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
Answer: Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive
diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?"It's important that you
let us know if you develop any significant swelling or Answer: Puffiness
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be
taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the
patient should provide medication teaching specifically to Answer: both the boy and his mother
regarding all medication issued.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has
necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause Answer: ototoxicity or
nephrotoxicity
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients
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