Walden University NURS 6521 Week-1 Quiz,
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
(Detail Solutions Resources for the exam)
,• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/mL. The drug's half-
life is 1 hour. If concentrations above 25 units/mL are toxic and no more
of the drug is given, how long will it take for the blood level to reach the
nontoxic range?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Talwin given in combination with Vistaril diminishes the adverse effects
of nausea caused by the Talwin. This drug interaction affecting the
pharmacodynamics of the Talwin is
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
, A patient with a variety of chronic health problems is being seen by her
nurse practitioner, who is currently reviewing the patient's medication
regimen. Which of the patient's medications should prompt the nurse to
teach her to avoid drinking grapefruit juice?
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine
(Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication?
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should
understand that the goals of the MedWatch program are to (Select all
that apply.)
and hospitals. This is the responsibility of JCAHO. MedWatch is not
responsible for reporting medication errors.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
(Detail Solutions Resources for the exam)
,• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/mL. The drug's half-
life is 1 hour. If concentrations above 25 units/mL are toxic and no more
of the drug is given, how long will it take for the blood level to reach the
nontoxic range?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Talwin given in combination with Vistaril diminishes the adverse effects
of nausea caused by the Talwin. This drug interaction affecting the
pharmacodynamics of the Talwin is
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
, A patient with a variety of chronic health problems is being seen by her
nurse practitioner, who is currently reviewing the patient's medication
regimen. Which of the patient's medications should prompt the nurse to
teach her to avoid drinking grapefruit juice?
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine
(Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication?
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should
understand that the goals of the MedWatch program are to (Select all
that apply.)
and hospitals. This is the responsibility of JCAHO. MedWatch is not
responsible for reporting medication errors.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
