NURS 6521 /NURS6521 Midterm Exam Advanced
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A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the Nurse Practitioner
that he is having adverse effects from his drug therapy. The patient has
been taking dextroamphetamine for 2 weeks as adjunct therapy. Which
of the following adverse effects would need the Nurse Practitioner's
immediate attention?
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, Increased blood glucose Increased heart rate
Decreased wbc count Increased blood pressure
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2 of 99
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A 60-year-old African-American man lives with a number of chronic
health problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology
and/or treatment of
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hypoglycemia. hypertension.
diabetes mellitus. asthma.
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3 of 99
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The Nurse Practitioner is performing patient education for a woman
who will soon the Nurse Practitioner if there are any "bad side effects"
that she should be aware begin treatment of hyperlipidemia with
,simvastatin (Zocor). The patient has asked of. Which of the following
statements should underlie the nurse's response?
Give this one a try later!
Most patients tolerate statins Many patients experience
well, with minor muscle aches gastrointestinal upset with statins,
being among the most common which can be partially alleviated by
adverse effects. taking the drug with food.
The patient may experience a dry A chemical must have a proven
cough, especially at night, for the first therapeutic value or efficacy without
few weeks after starting to take the severe toxicity or damaging
simvastatin. properties to become a drug.
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4 of 99
Term
A child with sinusitis has been on antibiotics for seven days and his
symptoms are not improving., All of the following are options to
prescribe for the patient now EXCEPT:
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Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid
, Ampicillin/sulbactam Piperacillin/tazobactam
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5 of 99
Term
Mr. Lacuna is an 83-year-old resident of a long-term care facility who
has a diagnosis of moderate Alzheimer disease. Mr. Lacuna's physician
recently prescribed oral rivastigmine, but he was unable to tolerate the
drug due to its gastrointestinal effects. As a result, he has been
ordered the transdermal patch form of the medication. When
administering this form of rivastigmine, the nurse should
Give this one a try later!
teach mr. lacuna about the apply the patch to Mr. Lacuna's
importance of rotating sites when he back to reduce the chance that
applies the patch. he will remove it.
apply the patch to a mucous teach mr. lacuna/s family to apply a
membrane to facilitate complete second patch if they notice an acute
absorption. exacerbation of his confusion.
Don't know?
6 of 99
Pharmacology | Actual Questions and Answers
Latest Updated (Graded A+)-Walden
Correct
Incorrect
NURS 6521 /NURS6521 Midterm Exam Advanced Pharmacology
1 of 99
Term
A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the Nurse Practitioner
that he is having adverse effects from his drug therapy. The patient has
been taking dextroamphetamine for 2 weeks as adjunct therapy. Which
of the following adverse effects would need the Nurse Practitioner's
immediate attention?
Give this one a try later!
, Increased blood glucose Increased heart rate
Decreased wbc count Increased blood pressure
Don't know?
2 of 99
Term
A 60-year-old African-American man lives with a number of chronic
health problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology
and/or treatment of
Give this one a try later!
hypoglycemia. hypertension.
diabetes mellitus. asthma.
Don't know?
3 of 99
Term
The Nurse Practitioner is performing patient education for a woman
who will soon the Nurse Practitioner if there are any "bad side effects"
that she should be aware begin treatment of hyperlipidemia with
,simvastatin (Zocor). The patient has asked of. Which of the following
statements should underlie the nurse's response?
Give this one a try later!
Most patients tolerate statins Many patients experience
well, with minor muscle aches gastrointestinal upset with statins,
being among the most common which can be partially alleviated by
adverse effects. taking the drug with food.
The patient may experience a dry A chemical must have a proven
cough, especially at night, for the first therapeutic value or efficacy without
few weeks after starting to take the severe toxicity or damaging
simvastatin. properties to become a drug.
Don't know?
4 of 99
Term
A child with sinusitis has been on antibiotics for seven days and his
symptoms are not improving., All of the following are options to
prescribe for the patient now EXCEPT:
Give this one a try later!
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid
, Ampicillin/sulbactam Piperacillin/tazobactam
Don't know?
5 of 99
Term
Mr. Lacuna is an 83-year-old resident of a long-term care facility who
has a diagnosis of moderate Alzheimer disease. Mr. Lacuna's physician
recently prescribed oral rivastigmine, but he was unable to tolerate the
drug due to its gastrointestinal effects. As a result, he has been
ordered the transdermal patch form of the medication. When
administering this form of rivastigmine, the nurse should
Give this one a try later!
teach mr. lacuna about the apply the patch to Mr. Lacuna's
importance of rotating sites when he back to reduce the chance that
applies the patch. he will remove it.
apply the patch to a mucous teach mr. lacuna/s family to apply a
membrane to facilitate complete second patch if they notice an acute
absorption. exacerbation of his confusion.
Don't know?
6 of 99
