NURS 6521; Advanced Pharmacology Week 6 Quiz – Questions and Answers Latest 2023/2024

NURS 6521; Advanced Pharmacology Week 6 Quiz – Questions and Answers Latest 2023/2024. A female patient with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus has been experiencing increasing neuropathic pain in recent months, a symptom that has not responded appreciably to conventional analgesics. The patient's care provider has begun treatment with gabapentin (Neurontin). How is the addition of this drug likely to influence the management of the patient's existing drug regimen? A . Gabapentin is contraindicated with the use of exogenous insulin. B . The patient's medication-related risk for renal failure must be assessed prior to the use of gabapentin. C . It is unlikely to influence the patient's other medications because gabapentin does not interact with other drugs. D . The patient may be required to temporarily hold her other medications until a stable serum level of gabapentin is achieved. 1 points QUESTION 7 1. The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation of a new resident of a long-term care facility. The nurse notes that the resident takes allopurinol on a daily basis for the treatment of gout. What is the primary purpose of this drug? A . To potentiate the metabolism of dietary purines B . To promote the remodeling of damaged synovium C . To balance urate concentration and prevent gout attacks D . To achieve pain relief in joints affected by gout 1 points QUESTION 8 1. A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when updating the nursing care plan for this patient? A . Altered Nutrition, Less than Body Requirements, related to appetite suppression B . Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects C . Diarrhea related to anticholinergic effects D . Impaired Swallowing related to increased muscle tone