NURS 6521 Week 11 Final Exam Adv. Pharmacology Final Exam/
Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University [ACTUAL EXAM]
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Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Schedule II - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: clomiphene. - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Body Surface Area - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
peripheral edema - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Prostatic neoplasia - CORRECT ANSWER
Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: After a meal. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or
thighs. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - CORRECT ANSWER
Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has
been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of the
Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University [ACTUAL EXAM]
LATEST VERSION [QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST
UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Schedule II - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: clomiphene. - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Body Surface Area - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
peripheral edema - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: Prostatic neoplasia - CORRECT ANSWER
Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: After a meal. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or
thighs. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER
Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - CORRECT ANSWER
Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has
been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of the
