NURS 6521 Adv. Pharmacology Final
Exam
Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and
prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell
him which of the following? - verified answer
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache after taking Viagra."
- verified answer
Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following? - verified answer
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - verified answer
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will
instruct the patient - verified answer
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - verified answer
Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for psychological and physiologic
abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription
cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be provided within 72 hours
with the words authorization for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include
certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs - verified answer
Answer: Schedule II - verified answer
Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal
allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic effects, which of the following will the nurse include in
instructions to the patient? - verified answer
,Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with allergens. - verified
answer
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret
these manifestations as - verified answer
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - verified answer
Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) discusses
treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would contraindicate
the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? - verified answer
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed. - verified answer
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her
husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic
should recognize that the woman may benefit from - verified answer
Answer: clomiphene. - verified answer
Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy. The
medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the
patient: - verified answer
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH. - verified answer
Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication
to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using - verified answer
Answer: Body Surface Area - verified answer
, Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),
and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics
of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib? - verified answer
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral edema - verified
answer
Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include
which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy? - verified answer
Answer: Prostatic neoplasia - verified answer
Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose -
verified answer
Answer: After a meal. - verified answer
Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and was prescribed testosterone
transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse
will instruct him to - verified answer
Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. - verified answer
Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life due to
worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen involving the administration
of - verified answer
Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - verified answer
Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed ciprofloxacin
for recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of -
verified answer
Exam
Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and
prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell
him which of the following? - verified answer
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache after taking Viagra."
- verified answer
Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following? - verified answer
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - verified answer
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will
instruct the patient - verified answer
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - verified answer
Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for psychological and physiologic
abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription
cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be provided within 72 hours
with the words authorization for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include
certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs - verified answer
Answer: Schedule II - verified answer
Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal
allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic effects, which of the following will the nurse include in
instructions to the patient? - verified answer
,Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with allergens. - verified
answer
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret
these manifestations as - verified answer
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - verified answer
Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) discusses
treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would contraindicate
the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? - verified answer
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed. - verified answer
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her
husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic
should recognize that the woman may benefit from - verified answer
Answer: clomiphene. - verified answer
Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy. The
medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the
patient: - verified answer
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH. - verified answer
Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication
to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using - verified answer
Answer: Body Surface Area - verified answer
, Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),
and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics
of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib? - verified answer
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral edema - verified
answer
Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include
which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy? - verified answer
Answer: Prostatic neoplasia - verified answer
Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose -
verified answer
Answer: After a meal. - verified answer
Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and was prescribed testosterone
transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse
will instruct him to - verified answer
Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. - verified answer
Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life due to
worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen involving the administration
of - verified answer
Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - verified answer
Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed ciprofloxacin
for recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of -
verified answer
