NSG5240 PHARM QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\.When prescribing lovastatin, what will a provider advise to decrease the risk of
developing muscle toxicity? - ANSWERS-Substitute grapefruit juice with orange
juice.
\.A provider has prescribed a female patient a medication that induces P-
glycoprotein (PGP). The provider will be particularly concerned about which
aspects of the patient's medical history? - ANSWERS-Intestinal problems, Kidney
function, Liver function
\.An older adult patient with a history of forgetfulness will need to take multiple
drugs after discharge from the hospital. What provider action will most
successfully promote medication adherence in a forgetful patient? - ANSWERS-
Schedule medications to be taken at the same times as much as possible.
\.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? - ANSWERS-Inactive
ingredients used in composition can result in differing rates of dissolution, which
can alter the drug's onset of action.
\.A child attending daycare is prescribed 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The
drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which
, dosing regimen will the provider consider to best assure drug adherence? -
ANSWERS-375 mg of a 500 mg/5 mL solution PO twice daily
\.Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics - ANSWERS-
constipation
\.When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, what intervention does
the provider take to decrease risk to the patient? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Desensitization of receptor sites results from continual exposure to the
drug.
\.A provider considers prescribing tamoxifen for a woman with breast cancer.
Upon reviewing results of genetic testing, the prescriber notes that the patient
has variations in the CYP2Dy allele resulting in a deficiency of the CYP2D6
isoenzymes. What action will this deficiency warrant in the prescribing of
tamoxifen, a CYP2D6 substrate? - ANSWERS-The tamoxifen will not be prescribed.
\.A medication prescribed for a neonate is eliminated primarily by hepatic
metabolism. What action will the prescriber take to minimize risk to the infant? -
ANSWERS-Prescribe a dose that is relatively lower than an adult dose when
adjusted for body surface area.
\.A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches
is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\.When prescribing lovastatin, what will a provider advise to decrease the risk of
developing muscle toxicity? - ANSWERS-Substitute grapefruit juice with orange
juice.
\.A provider has prescribed a female patient a medication that induces P-
glycoprotein (PGP). The provider will be particularly concerned about which
aspects of the patient's medical history? - ANSWERS-Intestinal problems, Kidney
function, Liver function
\.An older adult patient with a history of forgetfulness will need to take multiple
drugs after discharge from the hospital. What provider action will most
successfully promote medication adherence in a forgetful patient? - ANSWERS-
Schedule medications to be taken at the same times as much as possible.
\.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? - ANSWERS-Inactive
ingredients used in composition can result in differing rates of dissolution, which
can alter the drug's onset of action.
\.A child attending daycare is prescribed 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The
drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which
, dosing regimen will the provider consider to best assure drug adherence? -
ANSWERS-375 mg of a 500 mg/5 mL solution PO twice daily
\.Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics - ANSWERS-
constipation
\.When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, what intervention does
the provider take to decrease risk to the patient? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-Desensitization of receptor sites results from continual exposure to the
drug.
\.A provider considers prescribing tamoxifen for a woman with breast cancer.
Upon reviewing results of genetic testing, the prescriber notes that the patient
has variations in the CYP2Dy allele resulting in a deficiency of the CYP2D6
isoenzymes. What action will this deficiency warrant in the prescribing of
tamoxifen, a CYP2D6 substrate? - ANSWERS-The tamoxifen will not be prescribed.
\.A medication prescribed for a neonate is eliminated primarily by hepatic
metabolism. What action will the prescriber take to minimize risk to the infant? -
ANSWERS-Prescribe a dose that is relatively lower than an adult dose when
adjusted for body surface area.
\.A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches
is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the
