NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers 2026 Updated Version

NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
And Correct Verified Answers 2026 Updated Version



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-



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-

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-

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-

Answr: Prostatic neoplasia - ANSWER-

, Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose - ANSWER-
Answer: After a meal. - ANSWER-



Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and was prescribedtestosterone transdermal
(Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse will instruct him to -
ANSWER-

Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. - ANSWER-



Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life due to worsening
rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for facilitating this
new aspect of the patient's drug regimen involving the administration of - ANSWER-

Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - ANSWER-



Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for
recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of -ANSWER-

Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. - ANSWER-



Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum
antibiotic rather than a broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the following facts
provides the best rationale for using narrow-spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? -ANSWER-

Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk for a superinfection. - ANSWER-



Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the
chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should - ANSWER-

Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible. - ANSWER-



Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B
systemically? - ANSWER-

Answer: Nepohrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity - ANSWER-