NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam/NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam 2026 Edition

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Final Exam 2026 Edition GRADED A+

Question 1: 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?-
CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache
after taking Viagra."-CORRECT ANSWER-


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? -CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer:Elevated prothrombin time-CORRECT ANSWER-



Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted
infection. The nurse will instruct the patient-CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.-CORRECT ANSWER-

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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 with the words authorization for
emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be
refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include certain
amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs-CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer:Schedule II-CORRECT ANSWER-



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 of the following
will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?-CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with
allergens.-CORRECT ANSWER-


Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The
patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL.
The nurse will interpret these manifestations as-CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer:Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.-CORRECT ANSWER-

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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 to treat leukemia?-
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Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.-
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Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive,a 31year-old woman
and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist to explore their options.
A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from-CORRECT
ANSWER-


Answer:clomiphene.-CORRECT ANNSWER-



Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on
INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids regularly.
The nurse will instruct the patient: -CORRECT ANSWER-



Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.-
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Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to
administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug
dosage by using-CORRECT ANSWER-