NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam

NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Question 1 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner explains to a patient that nitroglycerin patches should be applied in the morning and removed in the evening. This medication schedule reduces the potential for Selected Answer: nitrate tolerance. Question 2 1 out of 1 points Mr. Nguyen, age 71, will soon be discharged home from the hospital after a successful coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). During patient education about his drug regimen, Mr. Nguyen's nurse should prioritize teach about Selected Answer: potential adverse effects of the drugs that Mr. Nguyen will be taking. Question 3 1 out of 1 points The most effective therapy for a patient who is H. pylori positive with a gastric ulcer is: Selected Answer: Bismuth, Metronidazole, Omeprazole, and Tetracycline Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old African-American man lives with a number of chronic health problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology and/or treatment of Selected Answer: hypertension. Question 5 1 out of 1 points A female patient has been taking prednisone for her asthma for 1 month. The nurse will teach her to gradually decrease her dose of prednisone to avoid Selected Answer: adrenal insufficiency. Question 6 1 out of 1 points The APRN is treating a 56 year old male with diagnosed atrial fibrillation. He is complaining of being light headed. His vital signs are BP 100/68 HR 144 RR 22. The best choice of medication to treat this patient is: Selected Answer: 3. Beta-blocker such as Metoprolol Question 7 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The nurse will prioritize the assessment of which of the following? Selected Answer: Electrolyte levels Question 8