NURS6521 Final Questions Questions And Correct Answers Actual|
Already Graded A+
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following
overweight patients
could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
-Solution
A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which
of the following
complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug?
-Solution
"Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the
bathroom."
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old
woman and her husband
have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their
options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
-Solution
clomiphene.
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about
the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that
should be reported by a patient taking estrogen?
-Solution
Headaches and chest pain
A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic
and has been
consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using
alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
-Solution
microcephaly
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with
vulvovaginal
candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication
1
,-Solution
Once a day
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is
discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute to the success or
failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which of the following cancerous
cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
-Solution
Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor
following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been
recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this
patient?"It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant
swelling or
-Solution
Puffiness
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major
surgery. The boy will be
taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is
discharging the
patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
-Solution
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of
peritonitis that has
necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should
be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
-Solution
ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer.
After each
treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a
slightly increased
heart rate. The nurse will advise her to
-Solution
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
2
, A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed
dronabinol (Marinol) to
help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will
inform the patient that
he or she is taking an oral form of
-Solution
marijuana
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristindalfopristin IV infusion for
a life-threatening
infection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse
to monitor?
-Solution
Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion site
A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated
pregnancy, and it may
pose a risk to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician
has made dosage
adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity.
-Solution
The nurse should make sure that serum levels of the drug are being
monitored
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been
prescribed to a 42-
year-old patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife,
the nurse should
inform the wife about which of the following adverse effects?
-Solution
Vaginal burning
A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she
suspects that she is pregnant. During the initial assessment, the nurse
learns that the patient is currently taking medications for diabetes,
hypertension, and a seizure disorder. The nurse would be most concerned
about which of the following medications?
-Solution
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not
satisfied with the oral
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Already Graded A+
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following
overweight patients
could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
-Solution
A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which
of the following
complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug?
-Solution
"Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the
bathroom."
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old
woman and her husband
have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their
options. A nurse at the
clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
-Solution
clomiphene.
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about
the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that
should be reported by a patient taking estrogen?
-Solution
Headaches and chest pain
A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic
and has been
consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using
alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
-Solution
microcephaly
A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with
vulvovaginal
candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication
1
,-Solution
Once a day
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is
discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute to the success or
failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which of the following cancerous
cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?
-Solution
Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor
following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been
recommended as a component of the patient's drug
regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this
patient?"It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant
swelling or
-Solution
Puffiness
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major
surgery. The boy will be
taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is
discharging the
patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
-Solution
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of
peritonitis that has
necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should
be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
-Solution
ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer.
After each
treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a
slightly increased
heart rate. The nurse will advise her to
-Solution
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
2
, A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed
dronabinol (Marinol) to
help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will
inform the patient that
he or she is taking an oral form of
-Solution
marijuana
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristindalfopristin IV infusion for
a life-threatening
infection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse
to monitor?
-Solution
Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion site
A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated
pregnancy, and it may
pose a risk to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician
has made dosage
adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity.
-Solution
The nurse should make sure that serum levels of the drug are being
monitored
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been
prescribed to a 42-
year-old patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife,
the nurse should
inform the wife about which of the following adverse effects?
-Solution
Vaginal burning
A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she
suspects that she is pregnant. During the initial assessment, the nurse
learns that the patient is currently taking medications for diabetes,
hypertension, and a seizure disorder. The nurse would be most concerned
about which of the following medications?
-Solution
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not
satisfied with the oral
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