NURSE PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS - EXAM 1 2024 WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

NURSE PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE
QUESTIONS - EXAM 1 2024 WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS

, NURSE PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE
QUESTIONS - EXAM 1 2024 WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing to administer warfarin [Coumadin] to a patient. The nurse notes that the patient
has altered CYP2D6 genes. It is most important for the nurse to do which of the following?



A. Check for signs of a transient ischemic attack.

B. Monitor for ST segment elevation or depression.

C. Observe the patient's legs for symptoms of a blood clot.

D. Examine the patient's stools for the presence of blood. - correct answersAnswer: D

Rationale: Variants in the gene that codes for CYP2C9 can increase the risk of toxicity (i.e., bleeding)
when taking warfarin [Coumadin], an anticoagulant with a narrow therapeutic index. The nurse should
assess the patient for the presence of bleeding.



A patient who was prescribed an oral medication to be taken four times per day returns to the clinic for
a follow-up visit. The patient tells the nurse that he forgets to take two or three doses of the medication
each day. What is the most appropriate action that the nurse can take?



A. Arranging for the patient to have a home healthcare nurse

B. Re-educating the patient about the medication and how it should be taken

C. Determining whether the patient is experiencing any adverse effects

D. Telling the patient to set an alarm as a reminder to take the drug - correct answersAnswer: B

Rationale: To help minimize errors caused by poor adherence, patients should receive thorough
instruction regarding their medications and how to take them.



A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has ordered an
antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which of the following is the most
important characteristic of this drug?



A. That the drug will kill the microorganism