,• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed
and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the
nurse should tell him which of the following?
Selected "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a
Answer: headache after you take Viagra."
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor
for which of the following?
, Selected Elevated prothrombin time
Answer:
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse
will instruct the patient to
Selected complete the entire course of drug therapy.
Answer:
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and
physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be prescribed by telephone if a
written prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription
must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency
dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new
prescription must be written each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and
barbiturates. This is scheduled drug
Selected Schedule 2
Answer:
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Take the drug for one full week before coming in contact with
Answer: allergens
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
perspiring and her blood pressure is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL.
The nurse will interpret these manifestations as
Selected magnesium sulfate toxicity.
Answer:
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
, A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is
discussing treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide for the treatment of
leukemia?
Selected The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Answer:
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her
husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options.
A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
Selected clomiphene.
Answer:
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy.
The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids on a regular basis.
The nurse will instruct the patient to take
Selected antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.
Answer:
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner 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
Selected Answer: weight.
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following
characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
Selected The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
Answer: peripheral edema.
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed
and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the
nurse should tell him which of the following?
Selected "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a
Answer: headache after you take Viagra."
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor
for which of the following?
, Selected Elevated prothrombin time
Answer:
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse
will instruct the patient to
Selected complete the entire course of drug therapy.
Answer:
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and
physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be prescribed by telephone if a
written prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription
must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency
dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new
prescription must be written each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and
barbiturates. This is scheduled drug
Selected Schedule 2
Answer:
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Take the drug for one full week before coming in contact with
Answer: allergens
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is
perspiring and her blood pressure is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL.
The nurse will interpret these manifestations as
Selected magnesium sulfate toxicity.
Answer:
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
, A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is
discussing treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's
condition would contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide for the treatment of
leukemia?
Selected The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Answer:
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her
husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options.
A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit from
Selected clomiphene.
Answer:
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy.
The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids on a regular basis.
The nurse will instruct the patient to take
Selected antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.
Answer:
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner 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
Selected Answer: weight.
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following
characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
Selected The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant
Answer: peripheral edema.
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse
