Advanced
Pharmacology Final
Exam.
,• 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
Answer: depressed.
• 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
Answer: INH.
• 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
t.
Selected weigh Answer:
• 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 will include which of the following as a risk associated with
finasteride therapy?
Selected Sexual dysfunction related to erectile dysfunction Answer:
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points A Nurse
Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose
Selected after a
meal.
Answer:
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed
testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the
patient on how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to
Selected place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or
Answer: thighs.
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in
her quality of life as a result of worsening rheumatoid
arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is
responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen. This will involve the administration of
Selected weekly subcutaneous
Answer: injections.
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed
ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the
nurse would be sure to discuss with the woman the use of
Selected food containing iron or