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NURS 6521 ADV. PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been
assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient
education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Answer: You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra.
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: Elevated prothrombin time.
Question 3
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted
infection. The nurse will instruct the patient:
Answer: To complete the entire course of drug therapy.
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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.
Answer: Schedule II.
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
instruction should the nurse provide?
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens.
Question 6
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The
patient is sweating, her BP is 88/50, and her serum magnesium level is
10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these manifestations as:
Answer: Magnesium sulfate toxicity.
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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?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8
After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old
woman and her husband have sought a fertility specialist. The nurse
should recognize that the woman may benefit from:
Answer: Clomiphene.
Question 9
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on
INH therapy. He regularly takes antacids. The nurse will instruct the
patient:
Answer: Take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH.
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NURS 6521 ADV. PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been
assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient
education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Answer: You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra.
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: Elevated prothrombin time.
Question 3
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted
infection. The nurse will instruct the patient:
Answer: To complete the entire course of drug therapy.
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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.
Answer: Schedule II.
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
instruction should the nurse provide?
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens.
Question 6
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The
patient is sweating, her BP is 88/50, and her serum magnesium level is
10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these manifestations as:
Answer: Magnesium sulfate toxicity.
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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?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8
After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old
woman and her husband have sought a fertility specialist. The nurse
should recognize that the woman may benefit from:
Answer: Clomiphene.
Question 9
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on
INH therapy. He regularly takes antacids. The nurse will instruct the
patient:
Answer: Take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after
taking INH.
Question 10
