NURS 6521N ADVANCED PHARMOCOLOGY
WEEK 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1 of 32
Term
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving aminoglycoside (antibiotic) that
can be nephrotoxic. Which of the following will alert the nurse
that the patient may be experiencing nephrotoxicity?
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A decrease in urinary output An increase in blood pressure.
, A rash on the skin. A sudden weight gain.
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2 of 32
Term
In light of her recent high blood pressure readings a
patient has been started on a thiazide diuretic and
metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergenic
blocker. What is the most likely
rationale for using two medications to address the
patients hypertension?
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Using two drugs for a health
The adverse effects of each
problem tends to increase patient
drug may cancel each other
compliance with the drug regimen.
out.
Using lower doses of two Using the two drugs to
separate drugs may lessen the treat a health problem
risk of adverse reactions. may create a synergistic
effect.
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3 of 32
Term
, A nurse is instructing a patient on a newly prescribed drug.
Which of the following should be included to help
improve patient
compliance and safety?
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Measures to alleviate
discomfort associated Information on the cost of
with adverse effects the medication.
A list of all possible side Instructions on how to take the
effects of the medication. medication with food.
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4 of 32
Term
A 56 year old female patient has been admitted to the
hospital with chronic muscle spasms and has been
prescribed a new medication to treat spasms. She has a
poorly documented allergy to eggs, synthetic clothing,
and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to
ensure that prescribed medication does not experience
an allergic reaction?
Give this one a try later!
WEEK 1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1 of 32
Term
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving aminoglycoside (antibiotic) that
can be nephrotoxic. Which of the following will alert the nurse
that the patient may be experiencing nephrotoxicity?
Give this one a try later!
A decrease in urinary output An increase in blood pressure.
, A rash on the skin. A sudden weight gain.
Don't know?
2 of 32
Term
In light of her recent high blood pressure readings a
patient has been started on a thiazide diuretic and
metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergenic
blocker. What is the most likely
rationale for using two medications to address the
patients hypertension?
Give this one a try later!
Using two drugs for a health
The adverse effects of each
problem tends to increase patient
drug may cancel each other
compliance with the drug regimen.
out.
Using lower doses of two Using the two drugs to
separate drugs may lessen the treat a health problem
risk of adverse reactions. may create a synergistic
effect.
Don't know?
3 of 32
Term
, A nurse is instructing a patient on a newly prescribed drug.
Which of the following should be included to help
improve patient
compliance and safety?
Give this one a try later!
Measures to alleviate
discomfort associated Information on the cost of
with adverse effects the medication.
A list of all possible side Instructions on how to take the
effects of the medication. medication with food.
Don't know?
4 of 32
Term
A 56 year old female patient has been admitted to the
hospital with chronic muscle spasms and has been
prescribed a new medication to treat spasms. She has a
poorly documented allergy to eggs, synthetic clothing,
and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to
ensure that prescribed medication does not experience
an allergic reaction?
Give this one a try later!
