NURS 6521N WEEK 11 QUIZ: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,NURS 6521N WEEK 11 QUIZ : ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Question 1
A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He
has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the
following before administering the drug?
A.
That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
B.
That there is less body surface area to be concerned about
C.
That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants
D.
That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an
adult
1 points
Question 2
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became
sexually active, and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The
nurse practitioner recognizes that most likely this patient would benefit from taking
which category of OCs.
A.
Monophasic
B.
Triphasic OC
C.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
D.
Biphasic OC
,1 points
Question 3
A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in
the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions
should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?
A.
“Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach.”
B.
“It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal.”
C.
“This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your
normal diet.”
D.
“Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food.”
1 points
Question 4
A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic
nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse
expect?
A.
Increased intranodal conduction time
B.
Increased cardiac conduction
C.
Decreased heart rate
D.
Decreased myocardial contraction
1 points
Question 5
, A nurse working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-
year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using
A.
body surface area.
B.
age in months.
C.
age in years.
D.
weight.
1 points
Question 6
A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of
ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He
confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant
to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse
learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs
creates a serious risk of what health problem?
A.
Nephrotoxicity
B.
Hypokalemia
C.
Hypertensive crisis
D.
Cardiac dysrhythmia
1 points
Question 7
A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking
sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will
40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,NURS 6521N WEEK 11 QUIZ : ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Question 1
A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He
has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the
following before administering the drug?
A.
That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
B.
That there is less body surface area to be concerned about
C.
That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants
D.
That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an
adult
1 points
Question 2
A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became
sexually active, and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The
nurse practitioner recognizes that most likely this patient would benefit from taking
which category of OCs.
A.
Monophasic
B.
Triphasic OC
C.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
D.
Biphasic OC
,1 points
Question 3
A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in
the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions
should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?
A.
“Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach.”
B.
“It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal.”
C.
“This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your
normal diet.”
D.
“Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food.”
1 points
Question 4
A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic
nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse
expect?
A.
Increased intranodal conduction time
B.
Increased cardiac conduction
C.
Decreased heart rate
D.
Decreased myocardial contraction
1 points
Question 5
, A nurse working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-
year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using
A.
body surface area.
B.
age in months.
C.
age in years.
D.
weight.
1 points
Question 6
A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of
ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He
confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant
to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse
learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs
creates a serious risk of what health problem?
A.
Nephrotoxicity
B.
Hypokalemia
C.
Hypertensive crisis
D.
Cardiac dysrhythmia
1 points
Question 7
A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking
sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will
