NURS 6521 ADV. PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile
dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When
providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him
which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra."
Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory
treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking
warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient CORRECT
ANSWERS
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II
drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot
be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be
provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency
dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be
refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples
include certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled
drugs CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Schedule II
, NURS 6521 ADV. PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium
nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic
effects, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to
the patient? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens.
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum
eclampsia. The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum
magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these
manifestations as CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous
leukemia (CML) discusses treatment options with his care team. What
aspect of the patient's condition would contraindicate the use of
cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-
year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility
specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic should recognize
that the woman may benefit from CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: clomiphene.
Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be
started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he
currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the patient:
CORRECT ANSWERS
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
Question 1: A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile
dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When
providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him
which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a
headache after taking Viagra."
Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory
treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking
warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient CORRECT
ANSWERS
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy.
Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II
drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot
be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be
provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency
dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be
refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples
include certain amphetamines and barbiturates. These are scheduled
drugs CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Schedule II
, NURS 6521 ADV. PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn sodium
nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's therapeutic
effects, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to
the patient? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact
with allergens.
Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum
eclampsia. The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50. The serum
magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these
manifestations as CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity.
Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous
leukemia (CML) discusses treatment options with his care team. What
aspect of the patient's condition would contraindicate the use of
cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia? CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-
year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility
specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic should recognize
that the woman may benefit from CORRECT ANSWERS
Answer: clomiphene.
Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be
started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he
currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the patient:
CORRECT ANSWERS
