NURS 6521 Pharmacology Questions & Answers latest

1 out of 1 points Metformin (Glucophage) acts by: Selected Answer: Decreasing hepatic glucose production with minor effects on insulin sensitivity in both liver and peripheral tissues • Question 31 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is discussing with a patient the efficacy of a drug that his physician has suggested, and he begin taking. Efficacy of a drug means which of the following? Selected Answer: How well a drug produces its desired effect • Question 32 1 out of 1 points The Elderly are at high risk of Adverse Drug Reactions due to: Selected Answer: age related decrease in renal function • Question 33 1 out of 1 points A 34-year-old male patient is prescribed methimazole (MMI). The Nurse Practitioner will advise him to report which of the following immediately? Selected Answer: Intolerance to cold • Question 34 0 out of 1 points A patient with type 1 diabetes has been admitted to the hospital for orthopedic surgery and the care team anticipates some disruptions to the patient's blood glucose levels in the days following surgery. Which of the following insulin regimens is most likely to achieve adequate glycemic control? Selected Answer: Divided doses of intermediate-acting insulin every 2 hours, around the clock • Question 35 1 out of 1 points A patient in need of myocardial infarction prophylaxis has been prescribed sulfinpyrazone for gout. Which of the following will the nurse monitor the patient most closely for? Selected Answer: Bleeding • Question 36 1 out of 1 points A female patient is taking 0.125 mg of digoxin daily for heart failure. At a recent clinic visit she reports that since she has been on the drug, she can breathe better and her heart rate has been around 74 beats per minute. The nurse weighs the patient and notices that she has gained 10 pounds since the digoxin therapy was started. The patient is concerned that the additional weight will necessitate an increase in the medication. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? Selected Answer: "No, the drug dosage will likely stay the same." • Question 37 0 out of 1 points Which of the following is a contraindication for antimuscarinic drugs? Selected Answer: Parkinson disease • Question 38 0 out of 1 points Which medication class is recognized for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia? Selected Answer: Cholinesterase inhibitors. • Question 39 1 out of 1 points You are seeing a 65 year old male with a long history of COPD who has recently developed hypertension. Which class of antihypertensive agents should the Nurse Practitioner avoid for this patient? Selected Answer: Beta-Blockers • Question 40 0 out of 1 points Advanced practice nurse prescribing of scheduled medications is affected most by: Selected Answer: DEA