NR508 PHARM MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
When educating a patient on levothyroxine for thyroid deficiency, the nurse
practitioner should advise:
A) The medication can be taken at any time of day.
B) The dosage can be adjusted by the patient as needed.
C) Avoid switching brands of the medication.
D) The medication should only be taken occasionally.
Correct Answer: C
For an African-American patient taking captopril (Capoten) who still has high
blood pressure, the nurse practitioner should:
A) Increase the dose of captopril.
B) Switch the medication to losartan.
C) Add a thiazide diuretic to the treatment plan.
D) Stop the medication and monitor blood pressure.
Correct Answer: C
A patient planning a cruise reports past motion sickness. The nurse practitioner
prescribes a scopolamine patch and advises the patient to:
A) Apply the patch only if symptoms occur.
B) Change the patch every day.
C) Apply the patch every 3 days.
D) Remove the patch before sleeping.
Correct Answer: C
,Which medication should be prescribed for a 12-year-old child who has type 2
diabetes?
A) Insulin
B) Glipizide
C) Metformin (Glucophage)
D) Pioglitazone
Correct Answer: C
A patient with diarrhea for several days asks about medication for relief. The nurse
practitioner should explain that antidiarrheal medications:
A) Will cure the condition completely.
B) Should be taken immediately to stop the symptoms.
C) Are not curative and may prolong the illness.
D) Are recommended for severe cases only.
Correct Answer: C
In every state, nurse practitioners have prescriptive authority for:
A) All types of controlled substances.
B) Only non-prescription drugs.
C) Specified categories of medications.
D) Medications without any physician oversight.
Correct Answer: C
A 55-year-old woman with a history of heart attack has elevated LDL and low
HDL cholesterol. The nurse practitioner should:
, A) Recommend lifestyle changes only.
B) Begin atorvastatin 10 mg daily.
C) Avoid statin therapy due to her age.
D) Prescribe dietary supplements instead of statins.
Correct Answer: B
A patient with hypertension, normal electrolyte levels, and no edema should be
started on:
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
C) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D) Amiloride (Midamor)
Correct Answer: B
When the nurse practitioner uses critical thinking skills, they are:
A) Following standard protocols without modification.
B) Analyzing current research and integrating new patient care strategies.
C) Relying solely on previous experiences for decision-making.
D) Delegating all decision-making to other healthcare providers.
Correct Answer: B
Practitioners use critical thinking skills by reviewing and analyzing current
knowledge and synthesizing approaches to apply to unique patient situations.
Using standardized protocols, adhering to scientific principles, and following
practices of seasoned mentors may be useful, but these do not encompass the
concept of critical thinking, which requires the practitioner to use what is known in
new situations.
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
When educating a patient on levothyroxine for thyroid deficiency, the nurse
practitioner should advise:
A) The medication can be taken at any time of day.
B) The dosage can be adjusted by the patient as needed.
C) Avoid switching brands of the medication.
D) The medication should only be taken occasionally.
Correct Answer: C
For an African-American patient taking captopril (Capoten) who still has high
blood pressure, the nurse practitioner should:
A) Increase the dose of captopril.
B) Switch the medication to losartan.
C) Add a thiazide diuretic to the treatment plan.
D) Stop the medication and monitor blood pressure.
Correct Answer: C
A patient planning a cruise reports past motion sickness. The nurse practitioner
prescribes a scopolamine patch and advises the patient to:
A) Apply the patch only if symptoms occur.
B) Change the patch every day.
C) Apply the patch every 3 days.
D) Remove the patch before sleeping.
Correct Answer: C
,Which medication should be prescribed for a 12-year-old child who has type 2
diabetes?
A) Insulin
B) Glipizide
C) Metformin (Glucophage)
D) Pioglitazone
Correct Answer: C
A patient with diarrhea for several days asks about medication for relief. The nurse
practitioner should explain that antidiarrheal medications:
A) Will cure the condition completely.
B) Should be taken immediately to stop the symptoms.
C) Are not curative and may prolong the illness.
D) Are recommended for severe cases only.
Correct Answer: C
In every state, nurse practitioners have prescriptive authority for:
A) All types of controlled substances.
B) Only non-prescription drugs.
C) Specified categories of medications.
D) Medications without any physician oversight.
Correct Answer: C
A 55-year-old woman with a history of heart attack has elevated LDL and low
HDL cholesterol. The nurse practitioner should:
, A) Recommend lifestyle changes only.
B) Begin atorvastatin 10 mg daily.
C) Avoid statin therapy due to her age.
D) Prescribe dietary supplements instead of statins.
Correct Answer: B
A patient with hypertension, normal electrolyte levels, and no edema should be
started on:
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
C) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D) Amiloride (Midamor)
Correct Answer: B
When the nurse practitioner uses critical thinking skills, they are:
A) Following standard protocols without modification.
B) Analyzing current research and integrating new patient care strategies.
C) Relying solely on previous experiences for decision-making.
D) Delegating all decision-making to other healthcare providers.
Correct Answer: B
Practitioners use critical thinking skills by reviewing and analyzing current
knowledge and synthesizing approaches to apply to unique patient situations.
Using standardized protocols, adhering to scientific principles, and following
practices of seasoned mentors may be useful, but these do not encompass the
concept of critical thinking, which requires the practitioner to use what is known in
new situations.
