NR 508 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATED EXAM 2
VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE
500 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS BRAND
NEW ALREADY GRADED A+
VERSION A
Cynthia is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would
like to get pregnant. What advice would you give her?
1. Valproate is safe during all trimesters of pregnancy.
2. She can get pregnant while taking valproate, but she should
take adequate folic acid.
3. Valproate is not safe at any time during pregnancy.
4. Valproate is a known teratogen, but may be taken after the
first trimester if necessary. - ....ANSWER...Valproate is a
known teratogen, but may be taken after the first trimester if
necessary.
When prescribing an opioid analgesic such as acetaminophen
and codeine (Tylenol #3), instructions to the patient should
include:
1. The medication may cause sedation and they should not
drive.
2. Constipation is a common side effect and they should
1
,increase fluids and fiber.
3. Patients should not take any other acetaminophen-
containing medications at the same time.
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
Kirk sprained his ankle and is asking for pain medication for
his mild-to-moderate pain. The appropriate first-line
medication would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ....ANSWER...Ibuprofen
(Advil)
Kasey fractured his ankle in two places and is asking for
medication for his pain. The appropriate first-line medication
would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ....ANSWER...Acetaminophen
with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Jack, age 8, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is
prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents
should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate,
which are:
2
,1. Slurred speech and insomnia
2. Bradycardia and confusion
3. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
4. Insomnia and decreased appetite - ....ANSWER...Insomnia
and decreased appetite
Monitoring for a child on methylphenidate for attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes:
1. ADHD symptoms
2. Routine height and weight checks
3. Amount of methylphenidate being used
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine) to adults with ADHD the nurse
practitioner will need to monitor:
1. Blood pressure
2. Blood glucose levels
3. Urine ketone levels
4. Liver function - ....ANSWER...Blood pressure
Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be
needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess
for:
1. Hypokalemia
2. Impotence
3. Decreased renal function
3
, 4. Inability to concentrate - ....ANSWER...Decreased renal
function
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are the drug of
choice in treating hypertension in diabetic patients because
they:
1. Improve insulin sensitivity
2. Improve renal hemodynamics
3. Reduce the production of angiotensin II
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
A potentially life-threatening adverse response to angiotensin-
converting enzyme inhibitors is angioedema. Which of the
following statements is true about this adverse response?
1. Swelling of the tongue or hoarseness are the most common
symptoms.
2. It appears to be related to the decrease in aldosterone
production.
3. Presence of a dry, hacky cough indicates a high risk for this
adverse response.
4. Because it takes time to build up a blood level, it occurs
after being on the drug for about 1 week. -
....ANSWER...Swelling of the tongue or hoarseness are the
most common symptoms.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are useful in a
variety of disorders. Which of the following statements are
true about both its usefulness in the disorder and the reason
for its use?
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EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATED EXAM 2
VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE
500 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS BRAND
NEW ALREADY GRADED A+
VERSION A
Cynthia is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would
like to get pregnant. What advice would you give her?
1. Valproate is safe during all trimesters of pregnancy.
2. She can get pregnant while taking valproate, but she should
take adequate folic acid.
3. Valproate is not safe at any time during pregnancy.
4. Valproate is a known teratogen, but may be taken after the
first trimester if necessary. - ....ANSWER...Valproate is a
known teratogen, but may be taken after the first trimester if
necessary.
When prescribing an opioid analgesic such as acetaminophen
and codeine (Tylenol #3), instructions to the patient should
include:
1. The medication may cause sedation and they should not
drive.
2. Constipation is a common side effect and they should
1
,increase fluids and fiber.
3. Patients should not take any other acetaminophen-
containing medications at the same time.
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
Kirk sprained his ankle and is asking for pain medication for
his mild-to-moderate pain. The appropriate first-line
medication would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ....ANSWER...Ibuprofen
(Advil)
Kasey fractured his ankle in two places and is asking for
medication for his pain. The appropriate first-line medication
would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ....ANSWER...Acetaminophen
with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Jack, age 8, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is
prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents
should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate,
which are:
2
,1. Slurred speech and insomnia
2. Bradycardia and confusion
3. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
4. Insomnia and decreased appetite - ....ANSWER...Insomnia
and decreased appetite
Monitoring for a child on methylphenidate for attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes:
1. ADHD symptoms
2. Routine height and weight checks
3. Amount of methylphenidate being used
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and
dextroamphetamine) to adults with ADHD the nurse
practitioner will need to monitor:
1. Blood pressure
2. Blood glucose levels
3. Urine ketone levels
4. Liver function - ....ANSWER...Blood pressure
Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be
needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess
for:
1. Hypokalemia
2. Impotence
3. Decreased renal function
3
, 4. Inability to concentrate - ....ANSWER...Decreased renal
function
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are the drug of
choice in treating hypertension in diabetic patients because
they:
1. Improve insulin sensitivity
2. Improve renal hemodynamics
3. Reduce the production of angiotensin II
4. All of the above - ....ANSWER...All of the above
A potentially life-threatening adverse response to angiotensin-
converting enzyme inhibitors is angioedema. Which of the
following statements is true about this adverse response?
1. Swelling of the tongue or hoarseness are the most common
symptoms.
2. It appears to be related to the decrease in aldosterone
production.
3. Presence of a dry, hacky cough indicates a high risk for this
adverse response.
4. Because it takes time to build up a blood level, it occurs
after being on the drug for about 1 week. -
....ANSWER...Swelling of the tongue or hoarseness are the
most common symptoms.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are useful in a
variety of disorders. Which of the following statements are
true about both its usefulness in the disorder and the reason
for its use?
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