NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM STUDY
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Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's commitment
to adherence to any type of medication therapy? - ANSWER Providing
medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's nonadherence
with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the therapy? -
ANSWER "I've been taking this medication for well over a week, and I lost
only half a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? - ANSWER Pharmacists have additional information on
drug interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility's formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of
effective medication education? - ANSWER "This medication needs to be
stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets daily: 1 with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and
one with dinner." "You need to take the medication as we discussed until all the
tablets are gone." "Call the office immediately if you begin experiencing any
itching, headache, or difficulty breathing."
, The patient who has been prescribed lithium for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
asks why blood tests are required on a regular basis. Which provider responses
demonstrate an understanding of why the patient requires a variety of laboratory
tests? - ANSWER "We need to monitor how your thyroid is functioning." "We
need to monitor kidney function while you are on this drug. This medication can
cause you to lose sodium, so we need to measure sodium levels."
When prescribing lovastatin, what will a provider advise to decrease the risk of
developing muscle toxicity? - ANSWER Substitute grapefruit juice with orange
juice
When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, what intervention does
the provider take to decrease risk to the patient? - ANSWER Monitor the
patient's plasma drug levels at regular intervals.
A patient reports that a medication no longer effectively alleviates symptoms.
What process informs the provider's response to the patient's concerns? -
ANSWER Desensitization of receptor sites results from continual exposure to
the drug.
A patient reports that Brand X tablets work faster than Brand Y tablets of the same
amount of the same drug. Which statement informs the prescriber's response when
explaining this phenomenon to the patient? - ANSWER Inactive ingredients
used in composition can result in differing rates of dissolution, which can alter the
drug's onset of action.
A patient receiving intravenous gentamicin has a toxic serum drug level. The
prescriber confirms that the dosing is correct. Which possible cause of this
,situation will the provider explore? - ANSWER Whether the patient is taking a
medication that binds to serum albumin.
A patient takes a drug that is metabolized by CYP3A4 isoenzymes. If a CYP3A4-
inducing drug is prescribed, what drug adjustment may be necessary to maintain a
therapeutic level of CYP3A4 substrate? - ANSWER Increase dosage of the
CYP3A4 substrate
The provider prescribes hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a patient's
postsurgical pain. What instruction will the prescriber include regarding alcohol
intake? - ANSWER "You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking the
pain medication I've ordered."
Which order for furosemide is written appropriately by the prescriber? -
ANSWER Furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg PO daily
A drug can cause symptoms that resemble those of Parkinson disease. What action
should the prescriber take to minimize the potential patient risk? -
ANSWER Thoroughly educate the patient about recognizing such symptoms
and the need to notify the office immediately.
A patient who has been taking sertraline for depression was prescribed
azithromycin to treat an infection by a provider at an after-hours clinic. What
action will the primary care provider take to address the risk this combination of
medication has posed for the patient? - ANSWER Discontinue the azithromycin
and write an order for an alternative antibiotic.
, A patient reports mild nausea within an hour after taking the first two doses of a
newly approved medication. Nausea is not listed among the known side effects of
this drug. What instructions will the provider give the patient? -
ANSWER "Take the next dose with food and call the office if the nausea
reoccurs or if other symptoms develop."
A patient develops shortness of breath shortly after taking the initial dose of a
newly prescribed medication. The patient's heart rate is 86 beats/minute, the
respiratory rate is 24 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. The
prescriber will discontinue the drug based on the assumption that the patient
experienced a medication-induced effect. - ANSWER A side effect
A provider recommends genetic testing of a patient before prescribing a
medication. What response should the provider give when asked by the patient
about the purpose of genetic testing? - ANSWER "Such testing will tell us how
quickly your body is likely to metabolize, or process, the drug."
A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which screening will the provider order to monitor
for potential adverse effects from this drug? - ANSWER Serum electrolytes
A provider considers prescribing tamoxifen for a woman with breast cancer. Upon
reviewing the results of genetic testing, the prescriber notes that the patient has
variations in the CYP2D6 allele resulting in a deficiency of the CYP2D6
isoenzymes. What action will this deficiency warrant in the prescribing of
tamoxifen, a CYP2D6 substrate? - ANSWER The tamoxifen will not be
prescribed.
A patient has taken a narcotic analgesic for chronic pain for several months. At a
follow-up appointment, the provider notes that the patient has been taking more
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |
GRADED A+| PASS GUARANTEED
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's commitment
to adherence to any type of medication therapy? - ANSWER Providing
medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's nonadherence
with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the therapy? -
ANSWER "I've been taking this medication for well over a week, and I lost
only half a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? - ANSWER Pharmacists have additional information on
drug interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility's formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of
effective medication education? - ANSWER "This medication needs to be
stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets daily: 1 with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and
one with dinner." "You need to take the medication as we discussed until all the
tablets are gone." "Call the office immediately if you begin experiencing any
itching, headache, or difficulty breathing."
, The patient who has been prescribed lithium for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
asks why blood tests are required on a regular basis. Which provider responses
demonstrate an understanding of why the patient requires a variety of laboratory
tests? - ANSWER "We need to monitor how your thyroid is functioning." "We
need to monitor kidney function while you are on this drug. This medication can
cause you to lose sodium, so we need to measure sodium levels."
When prescribing lovastatin, what will a provider advise to decrease the risk of
developing muscle toxicity? - ANSWER Substitute grapefruit juice with orange
juice
When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, what intervention does
the provider take to decrease risk to the patient? - ANSWER Monitor the
patient's plasma drug levels at regular intervals.
A patient reports that a medication no longer effectively alleviates symptoms.
What process informs the provider's response to the patient's concerns? -
ANSWER Desensitization of receptor sites results from continual exposure to
the drug.
A patient reports that Brand X tablets work faster than Brand Y tablets of the same
amount of the same drug. Which statement informs the prescriber's response when
explaining this phenomenon to the patient? - ANSWER Inactive ingredients
used in composition can result in differing rates of dissolution, which can alter the
drug's onset of action.
A patient receiving intravenous gentamicin has a toxic serum drug level. The
prescriber confirms that the dosing is correct. Which possible cause of this
,situation will the provider explore? - ANSWER Whether the patient is taking a
medication that binds to serum albumin.
A patient takes a drug that is metabolized by CYP3A4 isoenzymes. If a CYP3A4-
inducing drug is prescribed, what drug adjustment may be necessary to maintain a
therapeutic level of CYP3A4 substrate? - ANSWER Increase dosage of the
CYP3A4 substrate
The provider prescribes hydrocodone with acetaminophen for a patient's
postsurgical pain. What instruction will the prescriber include regarding alcohol
intake? - ANSWER "You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking the
pain medication I've ordered."
Which order for furosemide is written appropriately by the prescriber? -
ANSWER Furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg PO daily
A drug can cause symptoms that resemble those of Parkinson disease. What action
should the prescriber take to minimize the potential patient risk? -
ANSWER Thoroughly educate the patient about recognizing such symptoms
and the need to notify the office immediately.
A patient who has been taking sertraline for depression was prescribed
azithromycin to treat an infection by a provider at an after-hours clinic. What
action will the primary care provider take to address the risk this combination of
medication has posed for the patient? - ANSWER Discontinue the azithromycin
and write an order for an alternative antibiotic.
, A patient reports mild nausea within an hour after taking the first two doses of a
newly approved medication. Nausea is not listed among the known side effects of
this drug. What instructions will the provider give the patient? -
ANSWER "Take the next dose with food and call the office if the nausea
reoccurs or if other symptoms develop."
A patient develops shortness of breath shortly after taking the initial dose of a
newly prescribed medication. The patient's heart rate is 86 beats/minute, the
respiratory rate is 24 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 120/70 mm Hg. The
prescriber will discontinue the drug based on the assumption that the patient
experienced a medication-induced effect. - ANSWER A side effect
A provider recommends genetic testing of a patient before prescribing a
medication. What response should the provider give when asked by the patient
about the purpose of genetic testing? - ANSWER "Such testing will tell us how
quickly your body is likely to metabolize, or process, the drug."
A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which screening will the provider order to monitor
for potential adverse effects from this drug? - ANSWER Serum electrolytes
A provider considers prescribing tamoxifen for a woman with breast cancer. Upon
reviewing the results of genetic testing, the prescriber notes that the patient has
variations in the CYP2D6 allele resulting in a deficiency of the CYP2D6
isoenzymes. What action will this deficiency warrant in the prescribing of
tamoxifen, a CYP2D6 substrate? - ANSWER The tamoxifen will not be
prescribed.
A patient has taken a narcotic analgesic for chronic pain for several months. At a
follow-up appointment, the provider notes that the patient has been taking more
