NURS 6521N Week 7 Quiz: Advanced Pharmacology:
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QUESTION 1
1. A 22-year-old male college senior has lived with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease for several
years and has undergone several courses of treatment with limited benefit. Which of the
following targeted therapies has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's
disease?
A Eculizumab (Soliris)
.
B Infliximab (Remicade)
.
C Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone
.
OKT3)
D Tositumomab plus 131I (Bexxar)
.
1 points
QUESTION 2
1. Following an endoscopy, a 66-year-old man has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer
resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection. Which of the following medications will likely
be used in an attempt to eradicate the patient's H. pylori infection? (Select all that apply.)
A Aluminum
.
hydroxide
B Cisapride
.
(Propulsid)
C Ondansetron
.
(Zofran)
D A PPI
.
E. Antibiotics
1 points
QUESTION 3
1. A woman with numerous chronic health problems has been diagnosed with a benign
gastric ulcer has begun treatment with ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following
teaching points should the nurse provide to this patient?
A “You should eat several small meals each day rather than three larger
.
meals.”
B “This drug will help to eliminate the bacteria in your stomach that
.
caused your ulcer.”
C “Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug
.
will heal your ulcer.”
D “Take each dose of ranitidine with an antacid of your choice.”
.
1 points
QUESTION 4
,1. A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on omeprazole
(Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the patient's safety, which of
the following would be a priority nursing action?
A Monitor the patient for the development of
.
diarrhea.
B Coordinate bone density testing for the
.
patient.
C Emphasize that the drug should not be
.
crushed or chewed.
D Teach the patient to take omeprazole 1 hour
.
before meals.
1 points
QUESTION 5
1. A patient has GERD and is taking ranitidine (Zantac). She continues to have gastric
discomfort and asks whether she can take an antacid. Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
A “No, the two drugs will work against each other.”
.
B “I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation.”
.
C “Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine.”
.
D “Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you
.
take the ranitidine.”
1 points
QUESTION 6
1. Prior to administering a dose of 5-FU to a patient with pancreatic cancer, the nurse is
conducting the necessary drug research. The nurse is aware that 5-FU is a cell cycle–
specific chemotherapeutic agent. Which of the following statements best describes cell
cycle–specific drugs?
A They follow a specific sequence of cytotoxic events in order to achieve cell death.
.
B They affect cancerous cells and normal body cells in a similar manner.
.
C They affect cancerous cells during a particular phase of cellular reproduction.
.
D They achieve a synergistic effect when administered in combination with cell
.
cycle–nonspecific drugs.
1 points
QUESTION 7
1. A nurse is overseeing the care of a young man whose ulcerative colitis is being treated
with oral prednisone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in order to
minimize the potential for adverse drug effects and risks associated with prednisone
treatment?
A Carefully assess the patient for infections
.
B Avoid OTC antacids for the duration of
.
treatment
C Advocate for intravenous, rather than oral,
.
administration
D Teach the patient strategies for dealing with
.
headaches
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QUESTION 1
1. A 22-year-old male college senior has lived with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease for several
years and has undergone several courses of treatment with limited benefit. Which of the
following targeted therapies has the potential to alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's
disease?
A Eculizumab (Soliris)
.
B Infliximab (Remicade)
.
C Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone
.
OKT3)
D Tositumomab plus 131I (Bexxar)
.
1 points
QUESTION 2
1. Following an endoscopy, a 66-year-old man has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer
resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection. Which of the following medications will likely
be used in an attempt to eradicate the patient's H. pylori infection? (Select all that apply.)
A Aluminum
.
hydroxide
B Cisapride
.
(Propulsid)
C Ondansetron
.
(Zofran)
D A PPI
.
E. Antibiotics
1 points
QUESTION 3
1. A woman with numerous chronic health problems has been diagnosed with a benign
gastric ulcer has begun treatment with ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following
teaching points should the nurse provide to this patient?
A “You should eat several small meals each day rather than three larger
.
meals.”
B “This drug will help to eliminate the bacteria in your stomach that
.
caused your ulcer.”
C “Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug
.
will heal your ulcer.”
D “Take each dose of ranitidine with an antacid of your choice.”
.
1 points
QUESTION 4
,1. A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on omeprazole
(Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the patient's safety, which of
the following would be a priority nursing action?
A Monitor the patient for the development of
.
diarrhea.
B Coordinate bone density testing for the
.
patient.
C Emphasize that the drug should not be
.
crushed or chewed.
D Teach the patient to take omeprazole 1 hour
.
before meals.
1 points
QUESTION 5
1. A patient has GERD and is taking ranitidine (Zantac). She continues to have gastric
discomfort and asks whether she can take an antacid. Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse?
A “No, the two drugs will work against each other.”
.
B “I wouldn't advise it. You may experience severe constipation.”
.
C “Sure, you may take an antacid with ranitidine.”
.
D “Yes, but be sure to wait at least 2 hours to take the antacid after you
.
take the ranitidine.”
1 points
QUESTION 6
1. Prior to administering a dose of 5-FU to a patient with pancreatic cancer, the nurse is
conducting the necessary drug research. The nurse is aware that 5-FU is a cell cycle–
specific chemotherapeutic agent. Which of the following statements best describes cell
cycle–specific drugs?
A They follow a specific sequence of cytotoxic events in order to achieve cell death.
.
B They affect cancerous cells and normal body cells in a similar manner.
.
C They affect cancerous cells during a particular phase of cellular reproduction.
.
D They achieve a synergistic effect when administered in combination with cell
.
cycle–nonspecific drugs.
1 points
QUESTION 7
1. A nurse is overseeing the care of a young man whose ulcerative colitis is being treated
with oral prednisone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in order to
minimize the potential for adverse drug effects and risks associated with prednisone
treatment?
A Carefully assess the patient for infections
.
B Avoid OTC antacids for the duration of
.
treatment
C Advocate for intravenous, rather than oral,
.
administration
D Teach the patient strategies for dealing with
.
headaches
