NURS 6521

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NURS 6521 quiz week 1 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug? Response Feedback: Even though all the responses are correct, a chemical must undergo a series of tests to determine its therapeutic value and efficacy without severe toxicity or damaging properties before it is termed a drug. Test results are reported to the FDA, which may or may not give approval. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A nurse wh...

NURS 6521 Week 2 Quiz Advanced Pharmacology • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A nurse at a large, university hospital has been informed that a drug trial will be taking place that may involve several patients in the hospital over the next several months. What is the nurse's most likely role in this drug testing process? Response Feedback: Nurses are generally most involved in phase III of clinical trials and may be responsible for administering investigational drugs to patients. The fi...

NURS 6521 /NURS 6521NURS-6521N-37, Advanced Pharmacology. Week 2 - Quiz • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following patients should be advised by the nurse to avoid over-the-counter cold and allergy preparations that contain phenylephrine? Response Feedback: Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist and a drug commonly used topically for relief of nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosal congestion and to produce mydriasis for ophthalmologic procedures. Phenylephrine acts as ...

NURS 6521/NURS 6521 WK5 QUIZ Question 1 A nurse who works at an outpatient mental health clinic follows numerous clients who have schizophrenia, many of whom are being treated with olanzapine (Zyprexa). Which of the following clients likely has the highest susceptibility to the adverse effects of olanzapine? A. A client who is morbidly obese and who has a sedentary lifestyle B. A client who was recently treated with intravenous antibiotics because of cellulitis in his lower leg C. A clie...

NURS 6521 ADVANCE PHARMACOLOGY WK8 QUIZ QUESTION 1 1. Which of the following would a nurse assess for in a patient who is taking polymyxin B systemically? A. Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity B. Endocarditis and hypertension C. Peripheral neuropathy D. Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia 1 points QUESTION 2 1. An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most sa...

NURS 6521week 10 quiz • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A patient is being discharged from the hospital and will be taking oxybutynin (Ditropan) for overactive bladder. The nurse will instruct the patient that she will be taking a medication Response Feedback: Oxybutynin is available as a transdermal patch and causes dry mouth approximately 60% of patients. The drug is not noted to cause palpitations or lightheadedness and it is not administered as an IM injection. • Question 2 1 o...

NURS 6521Advanced Pharm Week 10 Quiz.

NURS 6521 QUIZ 1 • Question 1 1 out of 1 points In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism? Response Feedback: The liver is the most important site for drug metabolism. If the liver is not functioning effectively, as with cirrhosis, drugs will not be metabolized normally and toxic levels could develop. Drug dosage will have to be altered to ensure normal levels in the body. The patient with kidney stones and the patient in acut...