NURS-6521N-40-Advanced Pharmacology-
2026-Summer-QTR-Term-wks-1-thru-11-
(05/30/2026-08/14/2026)-PT27
Test Exam - Week 11
Started 8/11/26 9:34 PM
Submitted 8/11/26 11:49 PM
Due Date 8/15/26 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 93 out of 100 points
Time Elapsed 2 hours, 14 minutes out of 2
hours and 30 minutes
Instructions Please answer each question below
and click Submit when you have
completed the Exam.
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
• Question 1
A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of
life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has
prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for facilitating this new
aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will involve the administration
of
Selected weekly subcutaneous
Answer: injections.
• Question 2
A 20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What
advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
Selected "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf
Answer: pain, or changes in vision."
• Question 3
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking
methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which
of the following drugs?
Selected Salicylat
Answer: es
• Question 4
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
Selected offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
Answer: if possible.
,• Question 5
A patient has endocarditis and is taking gentamicin. The Nurse Practitioner will be sure to
monitor which of the following?
Selected Creatinine
Answer: clearance
• Question 6
Phenytoin decreases folic acid absorption by
Selected Inhibiting intestinal enzymes require for folic acid
Answer: absorption
• Question 7
Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient who is taking
polymyxin B systemically?
Selected Nephrotoxicity and
Answer: hepatotoxicity
• Question 8
Donald is a nurse practitioner student. He recognizes Which option below could be a
secondary use for an anxiolytic medication?
Selected ethanol
Answer: withdrawal
• Question 9
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed isoniazid.
The nurse will plan the patient's care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy
because
Selected the patient is at greater risk for high serum levels
Answer: of the drug.
• Question 10
Finasteride (Proscar) is prescribed for a 50-year-old man who is experiencing a problem with urination
secondary to an enlarged prostate. The practitioner would teach the patient that while he is taking this
medication, it is important to:
Selected Take special precautions around women of childbearing age
Answer:
• Question 11
An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been
admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the
nurse most safely administer this drug?
, Selected Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an
Answer: infusion pump
• Question 12
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?
Selected "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a
Answer: headache after you take Viagra."
• Question 13
A 29-year-old pregnant patient is extremely upset about having to take medication for a
pre-existing medical condition. She is consumed with fear that her baby will be born with
a physical deformity or a congenital anomaly but knows that she has to take the
medication. She talks constantly about this and is unable to sleep most nights. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is?
Selected Anxiety related to perceived danger of drug therapy to
Answer: fetus or infant
• Question 14
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and
physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 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.
This is scheduled drug
Selected Schedule
Answer: 2
• Question 15
Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The nurse
will instruct the patient to use the topical agent
Selected once a day.
Answer:
• Question 16
A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to
be started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and
weight, the nurse will prepare the patient for an
Selected electrocardiogram
Answer: (ECG).
• Question 17
2026-Summer-QTR-Term-wks-1-thru-11-
(05/30/2026-08/14/2026)-PT27
Test Exam - Week 11
Started 8/11/26 9:34 PM
Submitted 8/11/26 11:49 PM
Due Date 8/15/26 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 93 out of 100 points
Time Elapsed 2 hours, 14 minutes out of 2
hours and 30 minutes
Instructions Please answer each question below
and click Submit when you have
completed the Exam.
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
• Question 1
A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of
life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has
prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for facilitating this new
aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will involve the administration
of
Selected weekly subcutaneous
Answer: injections.
• Question 2
A 20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What
advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
Selected "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf
Answer: pain, or changes in vision."
• Question 3
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking
methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which
of the following drugs?
Selected Salicylat
Answer: es
• Question 4
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
Selected offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications,
Answer: if possible.
,• Question 5
A patient has endocarditis and is taking gentamicin. The Nurse Practitioner will be sure to
monitor which of the following?
Selected Creatinine
Answer: clearance
• Question 6
Phenytoin decreases folic acid absorption by
Selected Inhibiting intestinal enzymes require for folic acid
Answer: absorption
• Question 7
Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient who is taking
polymyxin B systemically?
Selected Nephrotoxicity and
Answer: hepatotoxicity
• Question 8
Donald is a nurse practitioner student. He recognizes Which option below could be a
secondary use for an anxiolytic medication?
Selected ethanol
Answer: withdrawal
• Question 9
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed isoniazid.
The nurse will plan the patient's care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy
because
Selected the patient is at greater risk for high serum levels
Answer: of the drug.
• Question 10
Finasteride (Proscar) is prescribed for a 50-year-old man who is experiencing a problem with urination
secondary to an enlarged prostate. The practitioner would teach the patient that while he is taking this
medication, it is important to:
Selected Take special precautions around women of childbearing age
Answer:
• Question 11
An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been
admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the
nurse most safely administer this drug?
, Selected Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an
Answer: infusion pump
• Question 12
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?
Selected "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a
Answer: headache after you take Viagra."
• Question 13
A 29-year-old pregnant patient is extremely upset about having to take medication for a
pre-existing medical condition. She is consumed with fear that her baby will be born with
a physical deformity or a congenital anomaly but knows that she has to take the
medication. She talks constantly about this and is unable to sleep most nights. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is?
Selected Anxiety related to perceived danger of drug therapy to
Answer: fetus or infant
• Question 14
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and
physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 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.
This is scheduled drug
Selected Schedule
Answer: 2
• Question 15
Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The nurse
will instruct the patient to use the topical agent
Selected once a day.
Answer:
• Question 16
A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to
be started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and
weight, the nurse will prepare the patient for an
Selected electrocardiogram
Answer: (ECG).
• Question 17
