NURS 6521N WEEK 10 QUIZ: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, NURS 6521N WEEK 10 QUIZ: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who is at 28 weeks' gestation and is receiving
terbutaline (Brethine) to control preterm labor. Which of the following assessment
parameters should the nurse prioritize?
A. Fetal heart rate (FHR)
B. Maternal body temperature
C. Fetal blood pressure
D. Correct fetal position
Question 2
A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not satisfied
with the oral synthetic testosterone that has been prescribed for him and he would
like to try a natural form of oral testosterone. Which of the following would be an
appropriate response by the nurse?
A “Natural testosterone would be more effective for you.”
.
B. “Natural testosterone poses a higher risk of gynecomastia.”
C. “Natural testosterone undergoes a high first-pass effect and is not used
orally.”
D “Natural testosterone undergoes a short first-past effect and is less
. extensively metabolized than what has been prescribed for you.”
Question 3
A 36-year-old woman with a history of dysmenorrhea has begun treatment with
progesterone, which she will be receiving by the intramuscular route. The nurse
participating in the woman's care should prioritize which of the following potential
nursing diagnoses?
A Risk for Injury related to loss of vision or thrombotic events
.
40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, NURS 6521N WEEK 10 QUIZ: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who is at 28 weeks' gestation and is receiving
terbutaline (Brethine) to control preterm labor. Which of the following assessment
parameters should the nurse prioritize?
A. Fetal heart rate (FHR)
B. Maternal body temperature
C. Fetal blood pressure
D. Correct fetal position
Question 2
A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not satisfied
with the oral synthetic testosterone that has been prescribed for him and he would
like to try a natural form of oral testosterone. Which of the following would be an
appropriate response by the nurse?
A “Natural testosterone would be more effective for you.”
.
B. “Natural testosterone poses a higher risk of gynecomastia.”
C. “Natural testosterone undergoes a high first-pass effect and is not used
orally.”
D “Natural testosterone undergoes a short first-past effect and is less
. extensively metabolized than what has been prescribed for you.”
Question 3
A 36-year-old woman with a history of dysmenorrhea has begun treatment with
progesterone, which she will be receiving by the intramuscular route. The nurse
participating in the woman's care should prioritize which of the following potential
nursing diagnoses?
A Risk for Injury related to loss of vision or thrombotic events
.
