NURS 6521 Adv Pharmacology Final Exam Walden University
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?
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed,or you
get a headache after taking Viagra."
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?
Answer:Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a
sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the
patient
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
, 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 ae scheduled drugs
Answer: Schedule lI
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?
Answer:Take the drug for one whole week before coming
in contact with allergens.
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
Answer:Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
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?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is
significantly depressed.
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a
31-year-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
Answer:clomiphene.
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:
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?
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed,or you
get a headache after taking Viagra."
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?
Answer:Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a
sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the
patient
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
, 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 ae scheduled drugs
Answer: Schedule lI
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?
Answer:Take the drug for one whole week before coming
in contact with allergens.
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
Answer:Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
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?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is
significantly depressed.
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a
31-year-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
Answer:clomiphene.
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:
