ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2026
PRACTICE TEST SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS PREPARATION SET
◉
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra." Answer:
◉ Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor
refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also
taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following?
Answer:
◉
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient
Answer:
◉
,Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Schedule II 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?
Answer:
◉
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. 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?
Answer:
◉
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. 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
, Answer:
◉
Answer: clomiphene. 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:
Answer:
◉
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
PRACTICE TEST SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS PREPARATION SET
◉
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra." Answer:
◉ Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor
refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also
taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following?
Answer:
◉
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient
Answer:
◉
,Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Schedule II 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?
Answer:
◉
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. 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?
Answer:
◉
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. 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
, Answer:
◉
Answer: clomiphene. 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:
Answer:
◉
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH. 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
Answer:
◉
Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
