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, 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.
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