NR 566 Quiz 1 – Advanced Pharmacology

NR 566 Quiz 1 – Advanced Pharmacology Question 1 0 / 0 pts I understand the value of doing my own work and learning the skills needed to support my future independent practice as a nurse practitioner. I understand that while there may be opportunities beyond my faculty’s control for me to collaborate or share answers with peers, that it would not benefit my own personal and professional growth to do so. I agree to do my own work and take personal responsibility for my learning. Correct! I do I do not Thank you for acknowledging your personal responsibility for your learning and professional practice while acting with honesty and integrity. Question 2 4 / 4 pts If a patient is taking Bactrim and their creatinine clearance falls below 15 mL/min, what should the provider do? Have patient continue the medication until it is complete. It depends on how many doses the patient has taken. Correct! Stop the drug immediately. List the drug as an allergy and instruct the patient to stop taking it immediately. Rationale: If creatinine clearance falls below 15 mL/min when taking Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), the drug use must be discontinued. This is covered on page 694 of your course textbook. Question 3 4 / 4 pts In patients with a creatinine clearance of 15-30 mL/min taking Bactrim, how should the dosing be adjusted? Correct! Reduced by 50% Reduced by 25% Increased by 50% Increased by 25% Rationale: In patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 15–30 mL/min), dosage should be decreased by 50%. This is covered on page 690 and 694 of your course textbook. Question 4 4 / 4 pts What baseline data is needed to prescribe trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole? (Select all that apply) Correct! Establish an infection appropriate for this drug class exists Correct! Complete blood count with white cell differential for prolonged therapy Hepatic function if there is concern in may be compromised Correct! Renal function if there is concern in may be compromised Rationale: This information can be found in the Summary of Key Prescribing Considerations in the chapter that covers this drug class. Question 5 4 / 4 pts Using your textbook, match the antibiotic class to the patient care concern for children/adolescents. Use each option only once by selecting the option that is most true. Correct! Commonly used to treat bacterial infections, including otitis