NURS 6552 MIDTERM RETAKE ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM - WEEK 7 EXAM

NURS 6552 MIDTERM RETAKE ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM - WEEK 7 EXAM A 70-year-old man who enjoys good health began taking low-dose aspirin several months ago based on recommendations that he read in a magazine article. During the man's most recent visit to his care provider, routine blood work was ordered and the results indicated an unprecedented rise in the man's serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. How should a nurse best interpret these findings? Selected Answer: The man may be experiencing nephrotoxic effects of aspirin A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following? Selected Answer: Nausea A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is diabetic and has been diagnosed with hypertension. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, captopril, has been prescribed for her. Which of the following should the Nurse Practitioner assess before beginning drug therapy? Selected Answer: Serum potassium levels The APRN is prescribing a medication that is known to induce hepatic enzymes. What effect should you anticipate? Selected Answer: Induction increases the rate of metabolism, thereby decreasing serum levels of drug A patient is being treated for respiratory infection. He is a recovering alcoholic and has impaired liver function. The nurse will instruct the patient to be especially cautious when taking Selected Answer: an elixir. A 45-year-old man who is a construction worker has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and has been prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will advise the patient to Selected Answer: avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. A patient is taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following should be the priority for monitoring? Selected Answer: Renal function A 79-year-old patient in a long-term care facility is to receive an intravenous fat emulsion. Which of the following lab values would be a priority for the nurse to assess before administration? Selected Answer: Triglyceride levels • Question 9