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NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTR DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {300 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+/ NR 546 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
Which of the following are common clinical signs of
hypothyroidism?
a. Pale, puffy, and expressionless face; cold, dry skin; brittle hair
with hair loss; lowered heart rate and temperature; lethargy,
fatigue, and cold intolerance.
b. Warm, moist skin; increased heart rate; weight loss despite
increased appetite; heat intolerance.
c. Hyperactivity, tremors, insomnia, and excessive sweating.
d. Increased metabolic rate, bulging eyes, and frequent bowel
movements.
a. Pale, puffy, and expressionless face; cold, dry skin; brittle hair
with hair loss; lowered heart rate and temperature; lethargy,
fatigue, and cold intolerance.
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A patient who has been taking senna for several days reports
that her urine is yellowish brown. Which of the following
responses is the most appropriate response?
a. It is a sign of toxicity; this drug must be discontinued.
b. It is an expected, harmless effect of senna.
c. It indicates that renal failure has occurred.
d. It is caused by dehydration, which is a laxative side effect.
b
Cecilia is started on levothyroxine 100 micrograms daily. When
should her TSH be re-checked?
a. 6 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c. 4 weeks
d. 2 weeks
a
An older adult patient takes an opioid analgesic after a right-hip
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Which of the following
medications should be prescribed to prevent constipation?
a. Glycerin suppositories
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b. GoLYTELY
c. Docusate sodium
d. Polyethylene glycol
c
Sodium phosphate is a routine order for bowel cleansing before
a colonoscopy. The patient's lab tests report an elevated
creatinine clearance and blood urea nitrogen. What is the best
course of action for this patient?
a. Suggest that the patient reduce the dietary sodium intake
b. Prescribe polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (PEG-ELS)
instead
c. Reduce the amount of fluid given with the laxative to prevent
fluid retention
d. Prescribe a laxative suppository instead
b
A patient reports taking an oral bisacodyl laxative for several
years. Which of the following instructions should be given to
guide the discontinuation of the laxative?
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a. Stop taking the oral laxative and use a suppository until
normal motility resumes.
b. Stop taking the laxative immediately and expect no stool for
several days.
c. Withdraw from the laxative slowly to avoid a rebound
constipation effect.
d. Switch to a bulk-forming laxative, such as methylcellulose.
b
The parent of a child with cerebral palsy reports that the child
has pebble-like stools most of the time and seems
uncomfortable if several days have passed between stools.
Which of the following medications should be recommended to
alleviate the child's constipation?
a. Polyethylene glycol
b. Bisacodyl suppositories
c. Magnesium citrate
d. Methylcellulose
a
NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTR DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {300 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+/ NR 546 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
Which of the following are common clinical signs of
hypothyroidism?
a. Pale, puffy, and expressionless face; cold, dry skin; brittle hair
with hair loss; lowered heart rate and temperature; lethargy,
fatigue, and cold intolerance.
b. Warm, moist skin; increased heart rate; weight loss despite
increased appetite; heat intolerance.
c. Hyperactivity, tremors, insomnia, and excessive sweating.
d. Increased metabolic rate, bulging eyes, and frequent bowel
movements.
a. Pale, puffy, and expressionless face; cold, dry skin; brittle hair
with hair loss; lowered heart rate and temperature; lethargy,
fatigue, and cold intolerance.
,2|Page
A patient who has been taking senna for several days reports
that her urine is yellowish brown. Which of the following
responses is the most appropriate response?
a. It is a sign of toxicity; this drug must be discontinued.
b. It is an expected, harmless effect of senna.
c. It indicates that renal failure has occurred.
d. It is caused by dehydration, which is a laxative side effect.
b
Cecilia is started on levothyroxine 100 micrograms daily. When
should her TSH be re-checked?
a. 6 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c. 4 weeks
d. 2 weeks
a
An older adult patient takes an opioid analgesic after a right-hip
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Which of the following
medications should be prescribed to prevent constipation?
a. Glycerin suppositories
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b. GoLYTELY
c. Docusate sodium
d. Polyethylene glycol
c
Sodium phosphate is a routine order for bowel cleansing before
a colonoscopy. The patient's lab tests report an elevated
creatinine clearance and blood urea nitrogen. What is the best
course of action for this patient?
a. Suggest that the patient reduce the dietary sodium intake
b. Prescribe polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (PEG-ELS)
instead
c. Reduce the amount of fluid given with the laxative to prevent
fluid retention
d. Prescribe a laxative suppository instead
b
A patient reports taking an oral bisacodyl laxative for several
years. Which of the following instructions should be given to
guide the discontinuation of the laxative?
, 4|Page
a. Stop taking the oral laxative and use a suppository until
normal motility resumes.
b. Stop taking the laxative immediately and expect no stool for
several days.
c. Withdraw from the laxative slowly to avoid a rebound
constipation effect.
d. Switch to a bulk-forming laxative, such as methylcellulose.
b
The parent of a child with cerebral palsy reports that the child
has pebble-like stools most of the time and seems
uncomfortable if several days have passed between stools.
Which of the following medications should be recommended to
alleviate the child's constipation?
a. Polyethylene glycol
b. Bisacodyl suppositories
c. Magnesium citrate
d. Methylcellulose
a
