NURS 6521 Pharmacology Midterm Test set 1,

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a  Question 2 Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered:  Question 3 The NP is examining a 34-year-old obese man with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 who complains of almost daily indigestion and heartburn for the past year with a strong acid taste in the mouth about an hour after meals, and frequent belching and awakening at night with choking. The history is negative for chronic illnesses and alarm symptoms. A diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is made. What is the best initial treatment for the patient?  Question 4 A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following?  Question 5 Typical adverse reactions to oral calcium-channel blockers include:  Question 6 Mr. Contreras is a 64-year-old patient with Type 2 diabetes. He has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which antihypertensive drug is the recommended choice to treat hypertension in patients with diabetes?  Question 7 Mr. Johnson is an 80 year old male who is on Digoxin therapy. The Nurse Practitioner knows they should monitor the older adult patient for which of the most common adverse reactions of digoxin?  Question 8 /Jillian is a Nurse Practitioner. She recognizes that Nurse Practitioner prescriptive authority Is regulated by:  Question 9 A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the safety implications of the patient's drug regimen?  Question 10 A patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes levothyroxine. Select the dosage regimen that is most appropriate for a mean replacement dosage. The patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes levothyroxine. Select the dosage regimen that is most appropriate for a mean replacement dosage.  Question 11 A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is diabetic and has been diagnosed with hypertension. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, captopril, has been prescribed for her. Which of the following should the Nurse Practitioner assess before beginning drug therapy?  Question 12 A 76-year-old woman has a complex medical history that includes emphysema, osteoporosis, malnutrition, and hypothyroidism. Recently, the woman fell outside her home as a result of weakness and suffered a fracture to her femoral head. The woman's subsequent hip-replacement surgery has been scheduled and the care team recognizes that the use of isoflurane will be most significantly influenced by  Question 13 A common side effect of metformin (Glucophage) therapy is:  Question 14 The side effects of antihistamines are mostly due to their:  Question 15 The APRN's ability to prescribe controlled substances is regulated by:  Question 16 Which type of antihistamines are used to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid in patients with gastrointestinal disorders?  Question 17 The recommended range for maintaining serum theophylline levels is:  Question 18 The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is:  Question 19 Which of the following is a potential adverse side effect of autonomicanticholinergic agents?  Question 20 The first drugs typically used to treat the symptoms of an allergic reaction or allergic rhinitis are: