PHARMACOLOGY MSN 571 EXAM | ALL
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A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The patient
reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does not feel that
the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider take to best
minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAuscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs.
A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin)
refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially? - CORRECT-ANSWERSArrange
to schedule an appointment with the patient.
,A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history
finding would be most concerning to the provider? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe
patient drinks two glasses of wine every night.
The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital
discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to
effectively manage medication therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsking the patient to
demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin
A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is
not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the patient's
concern? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsk the patient about the number and frequency of
tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for
hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication to
,an 80-year-old patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSObtaining baseline liver function
studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which action is most
important for the provider to take in order to determine if the therapeutic level is
maintained? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOrder periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive authority for both
advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs)? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMore patients will have access to health care.
A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new
onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular rash on the chest and neck. Which action
is most important for the provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for injury? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSDiscontinue the ampicillin.
, Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's commitment
to adherence to any type of medication therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProviding
medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's nonadherence
with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS"I've been taking this medication for well over a week and I lost only a half
a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPharmacists have additional
information on drug interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication
dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of effective
medication education? - CORRECT-ANSWERS"This medication needs to be stored in
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The patient
reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does not feel that
the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider take to best
minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAuscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs.
A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin)
refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially? - CORRECT-ANSWERSArrange
to schedule an appointment with the patient.
,A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history
finding would be most concerning to the provider? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe
patient drinks two glasses of wine every night.
The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital
discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to
effectively manage medication therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsking the patient to
demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin
A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is
not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the patient's
concern? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsk the patient about the number and frequency of
tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for
hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication to
,an 80-year-old patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSObtaining baseline liver function
studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which action is most
important for the provider to take in order to determine if the therapeutic level is
maintained? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOrder periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive authority for both
advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs)? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMore patients will have access to health care.
A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new
onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular rash on the chest and neck. Which action
is most important for the provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for injury? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSDiscontinue the ampicillin.
, Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's commitment
to adherence to any type of medication therapy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProviding
medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's nonadherence
with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS"I've been taking this medication for well over a week and I lost only a half
a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPharmacists have additional
information on drug interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication
dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of effective
medication education? - CORRECT-ANSWERS"This medication needs to be stored in
