NURS6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
WALDEN MIDTERM EXAM FINAL TEST PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED A+
◉ 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:
◉ Question 22: A pregnant patient with diabetes has been admitted
to the hospital to begin labor. Since the patient has diabetes, the
physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor
contractions. When talking to the patient about the adverse effects
of the drug, the nurse should understand that the most common
adverse effects of the drug include Answer:
◉ Answer: uterine tachysystole. Answer:
◉ Question 23: A nurse practitioner has been assigned to a 55-year-
old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is
receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse
to observe for which of the following? Answer:
, ◉ Answer: Respiratory difficulty Answer:
◉ Question 24: A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit
with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
Answer:
◉ Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 25: A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with
his primary care provider to discuss his recent erectile dysfunction
(ED) and requested a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) based on
television commercials. What characteristic of this patient would
most likely contraindicate the use of tadalafil for his ED? Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin
patch Answer:
◉ Question 26: A 29-year-old woman who is morbidly obese has
recently begun a comprehensive, medically-supervised program of
weight reduction. Prior to adding dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
to her regimen, the patient should be questioned about her intake of
Answer:
WALDEN MIDTERM EXAM FINAL TEST PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED A+
◉ 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:
◉ Question 22: A pregnant patient with diabetes has been admitted
to the hospital to begin labor. Since the patient has diabetes, the
physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor
contractions. When talking to the patient about the adverse effects
of the drug, the nurse should understand that the most common
adverse effects of the drug include Answer:
◉ Answer: uterine tachysystole. Answer:
◉ Question 23: A nurse practitioner has been assigned to a 55-year-
old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is
receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse
to observe for which of the following? Answer:
, ◉ Answer: Respiratory difficulty Answer:
◉ Question 24: A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit
with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
Answer:
◉ Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity Answer:
◉ Question 25: A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with
his primary care provider to discuss his recent erectile dysfunction
(ED) and requested a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) based on
television commercials. What characteristic of this patient would
most likely contraindicate the use of tadalafil for his ED? Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin
patch Answer:
◉ Question 26: A 29-year-old woman who is morbidly obese has
recently begun a comprehensive, medically-supervised program of
weight reduction. Prior to adding dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
to her regimen, the patient should be questioned about her intake of
Answer:
