Pharmacology MSN 571 practice questions With Complete Solutions

A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin) refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially? correct answer: Arrange to schedule an appointment with the patient. A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does not feel that the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider take to best minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness? correct answer: Auscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs. A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history finding would be most concerning to the provider? correct answer: The patient drinks two glasses of wine every night. The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to effectively manage medication therapy? correct answer: Asking the patient to demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the patien