WEEK 12 EXAM: BSN 315 PHARM II,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Question 1 of 18
For which patient would oseltamivir be appropriate in the
treatment of influenza?
6-month-old patient who has been sick for 24 hours
12-month-old patient who has been sick for 4 days
6-year-old patient who has been sick for 36 hours
30-year-old patient who has been sick for 7 days - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 6-year-old patient who has been sick for 36 hours
Oseltamivir is approved for persons 1 year old and older and
should be started within 48 hours of influenza symptoms.
Question 2 of 18
Which statement is correct about the action of oseltamivir?
Prevents the replication of the virus
Kills the virus
Enhances the immune system
Encases the virus - CORRECT ANSWERS- Prevents the replication
of the virus
,Oseltamivir prevents the virus's ability to replicate, thus
preventing the spread of the virus in the respiratory system.
Question 3 of 18
A nurse is preparing to administer non-HIV antivirals for influenza.
Which prescription would the nurse clarify before administering
the antivirals?
Oseltamivir to a patient with influenza type B
Baloxavir marboxil to a patient with influenza type A
Oseltamivir to a patient with influenza type A
Amantadine to a patient with influenza type B - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Amantadine to a patient with influenza type B
Amantadine is only effective against influenza type A, not
influenza type B. The nurse should notify the health care provider
about the prescription.
Question 4 of 18
For which reason should patients increase their oral fluid intake
while on antivirals?
Oral fluids will increase absorption.
Antivirals are excreted in urine.
Antivirals promote urination.
Fluids assist in the distribution of antivirals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Antivirals are excreted in urine.
When drugs, such as antivirals, are excreted in urine, adequate
fluid intake should be ensured to prevent increased drug level.
, Question 5 of 18
The nurse is preparing to administer antiretroviral drugs to a
patient diagnosed with HIV. How many different types of
antiretroviral drugs will the nurse anticipate in administering to
the patient?
One
Three
Five
Seven - CORRECT ANSWERS- Three
The standard ART includes three or four antiretroviral drugs, with
or without pharmacokinetic enhancer.
Question 6 of 18
For which reason should darunavir be taken with food?
Intestinal motility is increased to enhance drug excretion.
Darunavir causes severe gastrointestinal (GI) distress.
Food increases the half-life of darunavir.
Food increases the bioavailability of darunavir. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Food increases the bioavailability of darunavir.
The bioavailability of darunavir is 37%. To increase bioavailability
of the drug, it must be taken with food and with another protease
inhibitor.
Question 7 of 18
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Question 1 of 18
For which patient would oseltamivir be appropriate in the
treatment of influenza?
6-month-old patient who has been sick for 24 hours
12-month-old patient who has been sick for 4 days
6-year-old patient who has been sick for 36 hours
30-year-old patient who has been sick for 7 days - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 6-year-old patient who has been sick for 36 hours
Oseltamivir is approved for persons 1 year old and older and
should be started within 48 hours of influenza symptoms.
Question 2 of 18
Which statement is correct about the action of oseltamivir?
Prevents the replication of the virus
Kills the virus
Enhances the immune system
Encases the virus - CORRECT ANSWERS- Prevents the replication
of the virus
,Oseltamivir prevents the virus's ability to replicate, thus
preventing the spread of the virus in the respiratory system.
Question 3 of 18
A nurse is preparing to administer non-HIV antivirals for influenza.
Which prescription would the nurse clarify before administering
the antivirals?
Oseltamivir to a patient with influenza type B
Baloxavir marboxil to a patient with influenza type A
Oseltamivir to a patient with influenza type A
Amantadine to a patient with influenza type B - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Amantadine to a patient with influenza type B
Amantadine is only effective against influenza type A, not
influenza type B. The nurse should notify the health care provider
about the prescription.
Question 4 of 18
For which reason should patients increase their oral fluid intake
while on antivirals?
Oral fluids will increase absorption.
Antivirals are excreted in urine.
Antivirals promote urination.
Fluids assist in the distribution of antivirals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Antivirals are excreted in urine.
When drugs, such as antivirals, are excreted in urine, adequate
fluid intake should be ensured to prevent increased drug level.
, Question 5 of 18
The nurse is preparing to administer antiretroviral drugs to a
patient diagnosed with HIV. How many different types of
antiretroviral drugs will the nurse anticipate in administering to
the patient?
One
Three
Five
Seven - CORRECT ANSWERS- Three
The standard ART includes three or four antiretroviral drugs, with
or without pharmacokinetic enhancer.
Question 6 of 18
For which reason should darunavir be taken with food?
Intestinal motility is increased to enhance drug excretion.
Darunavir causes severe gastrointestinal (GI) distress.
Food increases the half-life of darunavir.
Food increases the bioavailability of darunavir. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Food increases the bioavailability of darunavir.
The bioavailability of darunavir is 37%. To increase bioavailability
of the drug, it must be taken with food and with another protease
inhibitor.
Question 7 of 18
