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Boost your study success with this comprehensive NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final
Exam package. It features 253 verified questions and answers designed to help nursing
students master complex drug mechanisms, dosages, and patient safety guidelines, ensuring you
pass your final exam with confidence.
Exam Overview and Benefits
• Complete Coverage: Includes 253 authentic exam questions.
• Verified Answers: Checked for accuracy by academic experts.
• Core Topics: Covers pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and system-specific
medications.
• Time Saver: Cuts down your study hours by focusing on high-yield concepts.
Who This Is For
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) students.
• Students enrolled in NURS 6521 courses.
• Anyone needing a reliable last-minute review guide.
Quiz_________________?
1
, 234. A nurse is providing education to a group of patients regarding amphetamines. To
evaluate the group's understanding, the nurse asks a participant what effects amphetamines
would have on her. The participant shows that she understands the effects of these drugs if
she gives which answers? Select all that apply. -
Answer✅
"Amphetamines suppress the perception of pain."
"Amphetamines increase the heart rate."
"Amphetamines elevate mood."
Quiz_________________?
A 12-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital before sinus surgery. The nurse
preparing to care for this patient notes that the admission hemoglobin is 10.2 gm/dL, and
the hematocrit is 32%. The nurse will ask the child's parents which question about their
daughter? -
Answer✅
"Has she begun menstruating?"
Quiz_________________?
A 12-year-old male patient diagnosed with hypogonadism will begin testosterone injections.
What will the nurse include when teaching the family about this therapy? -
Answer✅
Injections are given every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 years.
Quiz_________________?
A 14-year-old male patient has not begun puberty. His parents tell the nurse that their son
does not want to go to school, because he gets teased. The nurse learns that the boy's
father did not begin puberty until age 16 years. Laboratory tests on this child do not reveal
true hypogonadism. What will the nurse tell these parents when they ask what can be done
for their son? -
2
, Answer✅
"A limited course of androgen therapy may be prescribed, but it is not necessary."
Quiz_________________?
A 14-year-old male patient who plays football is admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes
that the patient has short stature for his age according to a standard growth chart. The
patient is muscular, has a deep voice, and needs to shave. The nurse notifies the provider of
these findings. Which test will the nurse expect the provider to order? -
Answer✅
Liver function tests and serum cholesterol
Quiz_________________?
A 20-year-old female patient has suprapubic discomfort, pyuria, dysuria, and bacteriuria
greater than 100,000/mL of urine. Which are the most likely diagnosis and treatment? -
Answer✅
Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection treatable with short-course therapy
Quiz_________________?
A 30-year-old male patient reports having two to four urinary tract infections a year. What
will the nurse expect to teach this patient? -
Answer✅
"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent infections."
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old female patient asks a nurse about taking aspirin to prevent heart disease. The
patient does not have a history of myocardial infarction. Her cholesterol and blood pressure
are normal, and she does not smoke. What will the nurse tell the patient? -
3
, Answer✅
There is most likely no protective benefit for patients her age.
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe
vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is
concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that: -
Answer✅
transdermal preparations have fewer side effects.
Quiz_________________?
A 65-year-old patient who receives glucocorticoids for arthritis is admitted to the hospital
for treatment of a urinary tract infection. The prescriber has ordered intravenous
ciprofloxacin [Cipro]. Before administering the third dose of this drug, the nurse reviews
the bacterial culture report and notes that the causative organism is Escherichia coli. The
bacterial sensitivity report is pending. The patient complains of right ankle pain. What will
the nurse do? -
Answer✅
Withhold the dose of ciprofloxacin and notify the provider of the patient'ssymptoms.
Quiz_________________?
A child has been taking SD methylphenidate [Ritalin], 10 mg at 0800 and 1200 and 5 mg at
1600, for 2 months. The parents tell the nurse that the child sometimes misses the noon
dose while at school. The child's appetite is normal. The teacher has reported a slight
improvement in hyperactivity and impulsivity. What will the nurse do? -
Answer✅
Ask the prescriber whether this child could be given methylphenidate [Concerta].
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Boost your study success with this comprehensive NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final
Exam package. It features 253 verified questions and answers designed to help nursing
students master complex drug mechanisms, dosages, and patient safety guidelines, ensuring you
pass your final exam with confidence.
Exam Overview and Benefits
• Complete Coverage: Includes 253 authentic exam questions.
• Verified Answers: Checked for accuracy by academic experts.
• Core Topics: Covers pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and system-specific
medications.
• Time Saver: Cuts down your study hours by focusing on high-yield concepts.
Who This Is For
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) students.
• Students enrolled in NURS 6521 courses.
• Anyone needing a reliable last-minute review guide.
Quiz_________________?
1
, 234. A nurse is providing education to a group of patients regarding amphetamines. To
evaluate the group's understanding, the nurse asks a participant what effects amphetamines
would have on her. The participant shows that she understands the effects of these drugs if
she gives which answers? Select all that apply. -
Answer✅
"Amphetamines suppress the perception of pain."
"Amphetamines increase the heart rate."
"Amphetamines elevate mood."
Quiz_________________?
A 12-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital before sinus surgery. The nurse
preparing to care for this patient notes that the admission hemoglobin is 10.2 gm/dL, and
the hematocrit is 32%. The nurse will ask the child's parents which question about their
daughter? -
Answer✅
"Has she begun menstruating?"
Quiz_________________?
A 12-year-old male patient diagnosed with hypogonadism will begin testosterone injections.
What will the nurse include when teaching the family about this therapy? -
Answer✅
Injections are given every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 years.
Quiz_________________?
A 14-year-old male patient has not begun puberty. His parents tell the nurse that their son
does not want to go to school, because he gets teased. The nurse learns that the boy's
father did not begin puberty until age 16 years. Laboratory tests on this child do not reveal
true hypogonadism. What will the nurse tell these parents when they ask what can be done
for their son? -
2
, Answer✅
"A limited course of androgen therapy may be prescribed, but it is not necessary."
Quiz_________________?
A 14-year-old male patient who plays football is admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes
that the patient has short stature for his age according to a standard growth chart. The
patient is muscular, has a deep voice, and needs to shave. The nurse notifies the provider of
these findings. Which test will the nurse expect the provider to order? -
Answer✅
Liver function tests and serum cholesterol
Quiz_________________?
A 20-year-old female patient has suprapubic discomfort, pyuria, dysuria, and bacteriuria
greater than 100,000/mL of urine. Which are the most likely diagnosis and treatment? -
Answer✅
Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection treatable with short-course therapy
Quiz_________________?
A 30-year-old male patient reports having two to four urinary tract infections a year. What
will the nurse expect to teach this patient? -
Answer✅
"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent infections."
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old female patient asks a nurse about taking aspirin to prevent heart disease. The
patient does not have a history of myocardial infarction. Her cholesterol and blood pressure
are normal, and she does not smoke. What will the nurse tell the patient? -
3
, Answer✅
There is most likely no protective benefit for patients her age.
Quiz_________________?
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe
vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is
concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that: -
Answer✅
transdermal preparations have fewer side effects.
Quiz_________________?
A 65-year-old patient who receives glucocorticoids for arthritis is admitted to the hospital
for treatment of a urinary tract infection. The prescriber has ordered intravenous
ciprofloxacin [Cipro]. Before administering the third dose of this drug, the nurse reviews
the bacterial culture report and notes that the causative organism is Escherichia coli. The
bacterial sensitivity report is pending. The patient complains of right ankle pain. What will
the nurse do? -
Answer✅
Withhold the dose of ciprofloxacin and notify the provider of the patient'ssymptoms.
Quiz_________________?
A child has been taking SD methylphenidate [Ritalin], 10 mg at 0800 and 1200 and 5 mg at
1600, for 2 months. The parents tell the nurse that the child sometimes misses the noon
dose while at school. The child's appetite is normal. The teacher has reported a slight
improvement in hyperactivity and impulsivity. What will the nurse do? -
Answer✅
Ask the prescriber whether this child could be given methylphenidate [Concerta].
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