NURS 6521 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WALDEN
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child Tetracyclines
has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a
medication history, the nurse will ask about which group
of medications?
An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.
when exposed to allergens. The infant's parents ask the
nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should
the nurse tell them?
An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow signs of drug toxicity.
therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the medication
information and learns that the drug is excreted by the
kidneys. When giving the medication, the nurse will
assess the infant for:
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students to calculate "This formula helps approximate the first dose; other doses should be based on
medication doses for children using a formula based on clinical observations."
body surface area. Which statement by a nursing student
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about "Drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is
medication administration in children. Which statement by proportional for weight and size."
a student indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric Studies showed a significant percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal
medication administration. What will the nurse include side effects in children.
when discussing pediatric drug research?
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The order a dose that is lower than an adult dose.
medication is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism.
The nurse expects the prescriber to:
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their Chronic steroid use can inhibit growth.
child can not use oral corticosteroids more often,
because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which
information that is true for children?
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of "You will need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The nurse teaching this
patient about this medication will make which statement?
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, "If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
and the provider orders clozapine [Clozaril]. The nurse
teaches the family about the medication and its side
effects. Which statement by a family member indicates a
need for further teaching about this drug?
, A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in Teach the patient about drug side effects and how to manage them.
the past is readmitted to a hospital to begin therapy for
schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve
adherence?
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin "Dry mouth and constipation are uncommon with this medication."
taking an FGA drug for schizophrenia. Which statement
by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about
side effects of these drugs?
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe try a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA).
parkinsonism and is treated with amantadine [Symmetrel].
The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the
parkinsonism returns. The nurse will expect the provider
to:
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all Poor judgment
that apply. Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse Tardive dyskinesia
notes that the patient has trouble speaking and chewing
and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's
tongue. The nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this
patient?
A nurse and a nursing student are discussing the plan of "Because this may be an exacerbation of psychosis, the provider may increase the
care for a patient with schizophrenia. The patient, who dose of the FGA."
has been taking a high-potency FGA for 2 months, has
become restless and constantly needs to be in motion.
Which statement by the student indicates a need for
further education?
A patient who is taking a first-generation antipsychotic Giving an anticholinergic medication
(FGA) drug for schizophrenia comes to the clinic for
evaluation. The nurse observes that the patient has a
shuffling gait and mild tremors. The nurse will ask the
patient's provider about which course of action?
A patient with schizophrenia has been taking an oral FGA Some symptoms take months to improve.
for 1 week. The patient has been taking the drug daily in
two divided doses. The individual complains of daytime
drowsiness. The patient's family reports a decrease in the
person's hostility and anxiety but states that the patient
remains antisocial with disordered thinking. What will the
nurse tell the patient and the family?
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WALDEN
UNIVERSITY LATEST STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child Tetracyclines
has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a
medication history, the nurse will ask about which group
of medications?
An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.
when exposed to allergens. The infant's parents ask the
nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should
the nurse tell them?
An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow signs of drug toxicity.
therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the medication
information and learns that the drug is excreted by the
kidneys. When giving the medication, the nurse will
assess the infant for:
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students to calculate "This formula helps approximate the first dose; other doses should be based on
medication doses for children using a formula based on clinical observations."
body surface area. Which statement by a nursing student
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about "Drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is
medication administration in children. Which statement by proportional for weight and size."
a student indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric Studies showed a significant percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal
medication administration. What will the nurse include side effects in children.
when discussing pediatric drug research?
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The order a dose that is lower than an adult dose.
medication is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism.
The nurse expects the prescriber to:
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their Chronic steroid use can inhibit growth.
child can not use oral corticosteroids more often,
because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which
information that is true for children?
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of "You will need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The nurse teaching this
patient about this medication will make which statement?
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, "If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
and the provider orders clozapine [Clozaril]. The nurse
teaches the family about the medication and its side
effects. Which statement by a family member indicates a
need for further teaching about this drug?
, A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in Teach the patient about drug side effects and how to manage them.
the past is readmitted to a hospital to begin therapy for
schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve
adherence?
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin "Dry mouth and constipation are uncommon with this medication."
taking an FGA drug for schizophrenia. Which statement
by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about
side effects of these drugs?
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe try a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA).
parkinsonism and is treated with amantadine [Symmetrel].
The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the
parkinsonism returns. The nurse will expect the provider
to:
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all Poor judgment
that apply. Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse Tardive dyskinesia
notes that the patient has trouble speaking and chewing
and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's
tongue. The nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this
patient?
A nurse and a nursing student are discussing the plan of "Because this may be an exacerbation of psychosis, the provider may increase the
care for a patient with schizophrenia. The patient, who dose of the FGA."
has been taking a high-potency FGA for 2 months, has
become restless and constantly needs to be in motion.
Which statement by the student indicates a need for
further education?
A patient who is taking a first-generation antipsychotic Giving an anticholinergic medication
(FGA) drug for schizophrenia comes to the clinic for
evaluation. The nurse observes that the patient has a
shuffling gait and mild tremors. The nurse will ask the
patient's provider about which course of action?
A patient with schizophrenia has been taking an oral FGA Some symptoms take months to improve.
for 1 week. The patient has been taking the drug daily in
two divided doses. The individual complains of daytime
drowsiness. The patient's family reports a decrease in the
person's hostility and anxiety but states that the patient
remains antisocial with disordered thinking. What will the
nurse tell the patient and the family?
