NURS 6521 FINAL EXAM 2020: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
100 Q/A
Question 1
A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is
conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of
targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session?
Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving
normal body cells less affected.
Question 2
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been
prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the patient
and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about which of the following
adverse effects?
Low blood pressure
Vaginal burning
Question 3
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after … The boy will
be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is
discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
Both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 4
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for …and is
prescribed … The nurse will plan the patient’s care to include close
monitoring of the drug therapy because
The patient is at greater risk for high serum levels of the drug.
Question 6
A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal
allergy. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the
following will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?
Take the drug for 1 full week before coming in contact with allergens.
, Question 7
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant
malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an
adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the
patient has a history of
cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 8
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant 21-year-old college student why she
cannot continue to take ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws
a picture depicting drug molecules crossing the
drugs compete with the hormones of pregnancy for albumin-binding sites.
Question 9
66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to
discuss his recent …and has requested a prescription for …based on television
commercials he has seen. What characteristic of this patient would most likely
contraindicate the use of
The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch
Question 10
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the
consequences of this health problem include an inability to maintain an
erection. Which of the following medications would best address this patient’s
erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Exogenous testosterone
Question 11
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer.
After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied
by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will advise her to
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
100 Q/A
Question 1
A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is
conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of
targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session?
Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving
normal body cells less affected.
Question 2
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been
prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the patient
and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about which of the following
adverse effects?
Low blood pressure
Vaginal burning
Question 3
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after … The boy will
be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is
discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
Both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 4
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for …and is
prescribed … The nurse will plan the patient’s care to include close
monitoring of the drug therapy because
The patient is at greater risk for high serum levels of the drug.
Question 6
A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal
allergy. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the
following will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?
Take the drug for 1 full week before coming in contact with allergens.
, Question 7
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant
malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an
adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the
patient has a history of
cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 8
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant 21-year-old college student why she
cannot continue to take ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws
a picture depicting drug molecules crossing the
drugs compete with the hormones of pregnancy for albumin-binding sites.
Question 9
66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to
discuss his recent …and has requested a prescription for …based on television
commercials he has seen. What characteristic of this patient would most likely
contraindicate the use of
The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch
Question 10
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the
consequences of this health problem include an inability to maintain an
erection. Which of the following medications would best address this patient’s
erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Exogenous testosterone
Question 11
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer.
After each treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied
by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will advise her to
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
