NURS 6521N FINAL EXAM PHARM FINAL STUDY
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Answer: Prostatic neoplasia Answer:
◉ Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose Answer:
◉ Answer: After a meal. Answer:
◉ Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and
was prescribed testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches.
When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse
will instruct him to Answer:
◉ Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or
thighs. Answer:
◉ Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant
decline in her quality of life due to worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
,responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen involving the administration of Answer:
◉ Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections Answer:
◉ Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis
has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of
the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of
Answer:
◉ Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. Answer:
◉ Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's
physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a
broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the
following facts provides the best rationale for using narrow-
spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? Answer:
◉ Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk
for a superinfection. Answer:
◉ Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and
requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will
take his prescribed medication, the nurse should Answer:
, ◉ Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
if possible. Answer:
◉ Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner
assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B systemically? Answer:
◉ Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 20: 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; The
RN should ensure that Answer:
◉ Answer: Drug serum levels are being monitored. Answer:
◉ Question 21: A female patient is taking oral cyclophosphamide
therapy for breast cancer. Because of possible adverse effects of the
drug, the nurse will instruct the patient to do which of the following?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Drink alot of water Answer:
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Answer: Prostatic neoplasia Answer:
◉ Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose Answer:
◉ Answer: After a meal. Answer:
◉ Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and
was prescribed testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches.
When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse
will instruct him to Answer:
◉ Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or
thighs. Answer:
◉ Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant
decline in her quality of life due to worsening rheumatoid arthritis.
Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
,responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen involving the administration of Answer:
◉ Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections Answer:
◉ Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis
has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of
the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of
Answer:
◉ Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. Answer:
◉ Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's
physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a
broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the
following facts provides the best rationale for using narrow-
spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? Answer:
◉ Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk
for a superinfection. Answer:
◉ Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and
requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will
take his prescribed medication, the nurse should Answer:
, ◉ Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
if possible. Answer:
◉ Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner
assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B systemically? Answer:
◉ Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 20: 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; The
RN should ensure that Answer:
◉ Answer: Drug serum levels are being monitored. Answer:
◉ Question 21: A female patient is taking oral cyclophosphamide
therapy for breast cancer. Because of possible adverse effects of the
drug, the nurse will instruct the patient to do which of the following?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Drink alot of water Answer:
