Pharmacology MSN 571 practice questions and Answers

Pharmacology MSN 571 practice questions A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin) refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially? (Answer) - Arrange to schedule an appointment with the patient. A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does not feel that the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider take to best minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness? (Answer) - Auscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs. A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history finding would be most concerning to the provider? (Answer) - The patient drinks two glasses of wine every night. The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to effectively manage medication therapy? (Answer) - Asking the patient to demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the patient's concern? (Answer) - Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken. The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication to an 80-year-old patient? (Answer) - Obtaining baseline liver function studies