NR 575 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM/NR 575 FINAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

53. A patient who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) for 1 week calls the clinic and reports to the nurse that the drug is not working. The patient informs the nurse that she is still having symptoms of anxiety. The nurse will tell the patient that Answer: optimum relief of anxiety usually occurs after 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. 54. A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient, which factor will be most important for the nurse to consider? Answer: Dietary habits 55. A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is Answer: headach