NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM Course NURS-6521D-6/NURS-6521F-6/NURS-6521N-6-ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY

97. A patient with class-IV CHF has a medication regimen consisting of metoprolol (Lopressor), enalapril (Vasotec), and furosemide (Lasix). In addition to regularly assessing the patient s heart rate, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's A) intake and output. B) blood pressure. C) cognition. D) exercise tolerance. 98. A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following statements would indicate that teaching by the nurse concerning the beta-adrenergic antagonist has been effective? a. "I may have a very dry mouth while taking this drug." b. "I should never stop taking this drug abruptly." c. "I can stop walking a mile a day." d. "Since I am taking this drug, I no longer need to worry about my diet." 99. A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who has multiple sclerosis. An expected outcome for the patient who is receiving glatiramer would be a decrease in a. chest pain. b. fatigue. c. breathing difficulties. d. Heart palpitations. 100. An elderly postsurgical patient has developed postoperative pneumonia in the days following abdominal surgery and is being treated with a number of medications. Which of the following medications that the nurse will administer has the slowest absorption? A. A sublingual benzodiazepine that has been prescribed to help the patient sleep B. An intravenous (IV) antibiotic that is being administered by IV piggyback at 150 mL/hour C. An oral antidepressant that the patient has been taking daily for several years D. An intramuscular