Advanced Pharmacology NURS 6521 Final
Practice Exam 2025-2026 With all 100
questions and correct verified answers/
NURS 6521 Final Exam 2025 Prep(new!)
A patient has just received her first dose of imatinib and the nurse on the oncology unit is
amending the patient's care plan accordingly. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in
light of this addition to the patient's drug regimen?
- Risk for Infection related to bone marrow suppression
A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris. She develops a
rash and urticaria along with severe itching where the medication is applied. The nurse will
formulate which of the following nursing diagnoses for the patient?
- Risk for Injury related to allergic reactions
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active,
and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes that
most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.
- Monophasic
A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been experiencing
frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse practitioner about safe treatment
options. What analgesic can the nurse most safely recommend?
- Acetaminophen
A patient receiving high-dose cisplatin therapy exhibits symptoms of hypomagnesemia.
Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help offset the magnesium losses from the
cisplatin therapy?
- Consuming chocolates
pg. 1
,A child is admitted to the burn unit with second and third degree burns on both arms and part
of his or her face. When administering topical medications to the burned areas, the nurse
should
- use sterile technique when applying the medication.
A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has
prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to
this patient?
- "Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach."
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active,
and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes
that most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.
- Monophasic
A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the
chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should
- offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible.
A 28-year-old woman has completed rituximab therapy for an autoimmune disease. She tells
the nurse that she and her husband would like to start a family. The nurse will advise her to
- continue using birth control for at least 12 months.
A 73-year-old woman has osteoporosis and is prescribed alendronate. She takes calcium and
vitamin D supplements, drinks lots of water, and has just quit smoking. The nurse should
advise the patient to also
- perform light-weight exercises and go for walks
A nurse is performing patient education for a woman who has just been prescribed a
- Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis
pg. 2
, A 20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What
advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
- "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or
changes in vision."
A nurse is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate
(MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following
drugs?
- Salicylates
A nurse is instructing a 19-year-old female patient on the use of fluconazole for candida
vaginitis. A teaching priority will be to
- use an alternative form of birth control, if taking an oral contraceptive.
A nurse is assessing a patient who has chronic lymphoblastic myelogenous leukemia. The
treatment plan includes hydroxyurea (Hydrea). The nurse will assess the patient for which of
the following?
- Leukopenia
Mr. Singh is a 66-year-old man who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of lung
cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In an effort to prevent infection, Mr. Singh has been
prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which of the nurse's following assessment questions most
directly addresses a common adverse effect of filgrastim?
- "Do you feel like you're having any pain in your bones?"
A preterm neonate received caffeine for the treatment of apnea. The nurse should monitor the
neonate for which of the following?
- Bloody stools
pg. 3
Practice Exam 2025-2026 With all 100
questions and correct verified answers/
NURS 6521 Final Exam 2025 Prep(new!)
A patient has just received her first dose of imatinib and the nurse on the oncology unit is
amending the patient's care plan accordingly. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in
light of this addition to the patient's drug regimen?
- Risk for Infection related to bone marrow suppression
A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris. She develops a
rash and urticaria along with severe itching where the medication is applied. The nurse will
formulate which of the following nursing diagnoses for the patient?
- Risk for Injury related to allergic reactions
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active,
and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes that
most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.
- Monophasic
A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been experiencing
frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse practitioner about safe treatment
options. What analgesic can the nurse most safely recommend?
- Acetaminophen
A patient receiving high-dose cisplatin therapy exhibits symptoms of hypomagnesemia.
Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help offset the magnesium losses from the
cisplatin therapy?
- Consuming chocolates
pg. 1
,A child is admitted to the burn unit with second and third degree burns on both arms and part
of his or her face. When administering topical medications to the burned areas, the nurse
should
- use sterile technique when applying the medication.
A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has
prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to
this patient?
- "Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach."
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active,
and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes
that most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.
- Monophasic
A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the
chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should
- offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible.
A 28-year-old woman has completed rituximab therapy for an autoimmune disease. She tells
the nurse that she and her husband would like to start a family. The nurse will advise her to
- continue using birth control for at least 12 months.
A 73-year-old woman has osteoporosis and is prescribed alendronate. She takes calcium and
vitamin D supplements, drinks lots of water, and has just quit smoking. The nurse should
advise the patient to also
- perform light-weight exercises and go for walks
A nurse is performing patient education for a woman who has just been prescribed a
- Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis
pg. 2
, A 20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What
advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
- "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or
changes in vision."
A nurse is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate
(MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following
drugs?
- Salicylates
A nurse is instructing a 19-year-old female patient on the use of fluconazole for candida
vaginitis. A teaching priority will be to
- use an alternative form of birth control, if taking an oral contraceptive.
A nurse is assessing a patient who has chronic lymphoblastic myelogenous leukemia. The
treatment plan includes hydroxyurea (Hydrea). The nurse will assess the patient for which of
the following?
- Leukopenia
Mr. Singh is a 66-year-old man who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of lung
cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In an effort to prevent infection, Mr. Singh has been
prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which of the nurse's following assessment questions most
directly addresses a common adverse effect of filgrastim?
- "Do you feel like you're having any pain in your bones?"
A preterm neonate received caffeine for the treatment of apnea. The nurse should monitor the
neonate for which of the following?
- Bloody stools
pg. 3
