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Walden University NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Full Bundle | 2026–2027 Week 1–11 Questions &
Answers PDF
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...✓✓
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - ..ANSWER...✓✓
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient -
..ANSWER...✓✓
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. -
..ANSWER...✓✓
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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...✓✓
Answer: Schedule II - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
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Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: clomiphene. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
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Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours
after taking INH. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Body Surface Area - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in
significant peripheral edema - ..ANSWER...✓✓
Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use
finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
When providing information about the drug, the nurse will
include which of the following as a risk associated with
finasteride therapy? - ..ANSWER...✓✓
Walden University NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Full Bundle | 2026–2027 Week 1–11 Questions &
Answers PDF
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...✓✓
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - ..ANSWER...✓✓
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient -
..ANSWER...✓✓
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. -
..ANSWER...✓✓
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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...✓✓
Answer: Schedule II - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
,3|Page
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: clomiphene. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
, 4|Page
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours
after taking INH. - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: Body Surface Area - ..ANSWER...✓✓
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...✓✓
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in
significant peripheral edema - ..ANSWER...✓✓
Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use
finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
When providing information about the drug, the nurse will
include which of the following as a risk associated with
finasteride therapy? - ..ANSWER...✓✓
