NURS 6521 Pharmacology Final Exam 2025-2026
Questions And Answers Graded A+
Question 1:
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed
and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man,
the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache
after taking Viagra."
Question 2:
A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully
monitor which of the following?
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3:
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The
nurse will instruct the patient
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
,Question 4:
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for psychological and
physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug may be prescribed by
telephone if a written prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a
written prescription must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization
for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot
be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include
certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs
Answer: Schedule II
Question 5:
A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a
nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic effects, which of the following
will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with
allergens.
Question 6:
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse
will interpret these manifestations as
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
,Question 7:
A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
discusses treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8:
After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and
her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options.
A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
Answer: clomiphene.
Question 9:
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH
therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly.
The nurse will instruct the patient:
, Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.
Question 10:
A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer
medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using
Answer: Body Surface Area
Question 11:
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL), and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the
following characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use
of imatinib?
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral
edema
Questions And Answers Graded A+
Question 1:
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed
and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man,
the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache
after taking Viagra."
Question 2:
A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully
monitor which of the following?
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3:
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The
nurse will instruct the patient
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
,Question 4:
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for psychological and
physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug may be prescribed by
telephone if a written prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a
written prescription must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization
for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot
be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include
certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs
Answer: Schedule II
Question 5:
A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a
nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic effects, which of the following
will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with
allergens.
Question 6:
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse
will interpret these manifestations as
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
,Question 7:
A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
discusses treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8:
After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and
her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options.
A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
Answer: clomiphene.
Question 9:
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH
therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly.
The nurse will instruct the patient:
, Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.
Question 10:
A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer
medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using
Answer: Body Surface Area
Question 11:
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL), and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the
following characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use
of imatinib?
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral
edema
