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NURS 6521 Final EXAM - Midterm Exam with answers***
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NURS 6521 FINAL EXAM (3 VERSIONS) & NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM (3 VERSIONS) (100 CORRECT Q &
A IN EACH VERSION, TOTAL: 600 Q & A)
NURS 6521 Final Exam / NURS6521 Final Exam (Latest): Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University
Walden NURS 6521 Final Exam / Walden NURS6521 Final Exam (Latest): Advanced Pharmacology
· Question 1
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
· Question 2
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?
· Question 3
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the
nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
· Question 4
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?
· Question 5
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
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· Question 6
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The
patient should expect to take medication
· Question 7
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?
· Question 8
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?
· Question 9
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
· Question 10
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
· Question 11
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A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each treatment, the
patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will
advise her to
· Question 12
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce
nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the patient that he or she is taking an
oral form of
· Question 13
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristindalfopristin IV infusion for a life-threatening infection.
Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
· Question 14
A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk
to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage adjustments to
minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity. The nurse should make sure
· Question 15
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old
patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about
which of the following adverse effects?
· Question 16
A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she suspects that she is pregnant.
During the initial assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is currently taking medications for
diabetes, hypertension, and a seizure disorder. The nurse would be most concerned about which of the
following medications?
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NURS 6521 Final EXAM - Midterm Exam with answers***
Advanced Pharmacology (Walden University)
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Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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NURS 6521 FINAL EXAM (3 VERSIONS) & NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM (3 VERSIONS) (100 CORRECT Q &
A IN EACH VERSION, TOTAL: 600 Q & A)
NURS 6521 Final Exam / NURS6521 Final Exam (Latest): Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University
Walden NURS 6521 Final Exam / Walden NURS6521 Final Exam (Latest): Advanced Pharmacology
· Question 1
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
· Question 2
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?
· Question 3
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the
nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
· Question 4
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?
· Question 5
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
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· Question 6
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The
patient should expect to take medication
· Question 7
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?
· Question 8
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?
· Question 9
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
· Question 10
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
· Question 11
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A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each treatment, the
patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will
advise her to
· Question 12
A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce
nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the patient that he or she is taking an
oral form of
· Question 13
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristindalfopristin IV infusion for a life-threatening infection.
Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
· Question 14
A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk
to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage adjustments to
minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity. The nurse should make sure
· Question 15
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old
patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about
which of the following adverse effects?
· Question 16
A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she suspects that she is pregnant.
During the initial assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is currently taking medications for
diabetes, hypertension, and a seizure disorder. The nurse would be most concerned about which of the
following medications?
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