Final Exam: NUR2474 / NUR 2474 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR2474 / NUR 2474 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: Patient discharged from hospital with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (augmentin). What teaching is needed? Answer: -Complete treatment regimen -Swallow med whole -Take w/ yogurt to increase normal flora -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day (due to nausea and dehydration, also nephrotoxic) Question: Patient with respiratory infection and post-menopausal (on Ca supplement) is started on ciprofloxacin. What education is needed for taking both medications? Answer: Take Ca 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking ciprofloxacin Question: Patient with fungal infection is started on itraconazole but is also taking cimetidine (antacid) for reflux. What education is needed? Answer: Take cimetidine at least 2 hours after taking itraconazole Question: What is tinea corporis? Answer: Ringworm Question: What teaching is important when taking itraconazole for ringworm? Answer: -Finish whole prescribed dose -Take for 1 week after symptoms have resolved Question: What happens to women who are post-menopausal and want to take estrogen for it? Answer: Hot flashes Question: Pregnant female with recurrent genital herpes history. What med would be used towards the end of pregnancy to prevent herpes outbreak for it? Answer: Antiviral (acyclovir, retrovir)