MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
NSG 6005 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT NOVEMBER
Quarter EXAM LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL SUMMER-FALL SEMESTER
EXAM
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The
nurse should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
A+ TEST BANK 1
, MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
D. A reduced adverse effect –
Correct Answer :B. An increased adverse effect
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary
supplement for anxiety –
Correct Answer :C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic
condition
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for
hypertension. The nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which
statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage." –
A+ TEST BANK 2
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GRADED A+
Correct Answer :C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which
statement should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." –
Correct Answer :A. “Take the medication 1 hour before eating.”
TQ is a 51-year-old woman who presents to your clinic today with a complaint of
difficulty initiating sleep. She goes to bed at 10 PM and awakens at 6 AM but
frequently does not fall asleep for 1.5 to 2 hours. This problem has persisted for 9
months. TQ also has a history of alcohol abuse. Based on the available information,
which agent would be the best choice to treat TQ's complaint?
A. Ramelteon
B. Temazepam
C. Flurazepam
D. Eszopiclone
E. Amitriptyline -
A+ TEST BANK 3
, MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
Correct Answer :A
BL is a 24-year-old college student with narcolepsy (no cataplexy) who is taking
methylphenidate 20 mg/day (he takes this at 8 AM before his first class). Currently,
this works well at reducing sleepiness in the morning, but next semester, BL will
have morning and late afternoon classes and is worried he will not be able to stay
awake for
afternoon classes. Which of the following might be the best strategy for the
upcoming semester?
A. Methylphenidate 10 mg twice daily (8 AM and 6 PM)
B. Methylphenidate 20 mg SR twice daily and 10 mg prn afternoon sleepiness
C. Dextroamphetamine 10 mg/day (8 AM)
D. Sodium Oxybate 2.25 g at bedtime and 3 hours later
E. Selegiline 10 mg/day at 8 AM –
Correct Answer :B
JM is a 38-year-old man traveling to Europe on business. He asks you for a
recommendation to treat jet lag upon his arrival. Based on the available evidence,
which agent would you recommend?
A. Valerian
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Mirtazapine
D. Melatonin
A+ TEST BANK 4
GRADED A+
NSG 6005 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT NOVEMBER
Quarter EXAM LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL SUMMER-FALL SEMESTER
EXAM
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The
nurse should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
A+ TEST BANK 1
, MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
D. A reduced adverse effect –
Correct Answer :B. An increased adverse effect
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary
supplement for anxiety –
Correct Answer :C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic
condition
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for
hypertension. The nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which
statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage." –
A+ TEST BANK 2
, MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
Correct Answer :C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which
statement should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." –
Correct Answer :A. “Take the medication 1 hour before eating.”
TQ is a 51-year-old woman who presents to your clinic today with a complaint of
difficulty initiating sleep. She goes to bed at 10 PM and awakens at 6 AM but
frequently does not fall asleep for 1.5 to 2 hours. This problem has persisted for 9
months. TQ also has a history of alcohol abuse. Based on the available information,
which agent would be the best choice to treat TQ's complaint?
A. Ramelteon
B. Temazepam
C. Flurazepam
D. Eszopiclone
E. Amitriptyline -
A+ TEST BANK 3
, MIDTERM SOUTH UNIVERSITY
GRADED A+
Correct Answer :A
BL is a 24-year-old college student with narcolepsy (no cataplexy) who is taking
methylphenidate 20 mg/day (he takes this at 8 AM before his first class). Currently,
this works well at reducing sleepiness in the morning, but next semester, BL will
have morning and late afternoon classes and is worried he will not be able to stay
awake for
afternoon classes. Which of the following might be the best strategy for the
upcoming semester?
A. Methylphenidate 10 mg twice daily (8 AM and 6 PM)
B. Methylphenidate 20 mg SR twice daily and 10 mg prn afternoon sleepiness
C. Dextroamphetamine 10 mg/day (8 AM)
D. Sodium Oxybate 2.25 g at bedtime and 3 hours later
E. Selegiline 10 mg/day at 8 AM –
Correct Answer :B
JM is a 38-year-old man traveling to Europe on business. He asks you for a
recommendation to treat jet lag upon his arrival. Based on the available evidence,
which agent would you recommend?
A. Valerian
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Mirtazapine
D. Melatonin
A+ TEST BANK 4
