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NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology final exam
Question 1
A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on
targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this
education session?
Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal body cellsless
affected.
Question 2
Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old
patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about
which of the following adverse effects?
Low blood pressure
Vaginal burning
Question 3
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after \u2026 The boy will be taking two medications at
home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication
teaching specifically to
both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 4
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for \u2026and is prescribed \u2026 The nurse will plan the
patient\u2019s care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy because
the patient is at greater risk for high serum levels of the drug.
Question 6
A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasalspray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the
therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to the
patient?
Take the drug for 1 full week before coming in contact with allergens.
Question 7
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient\u2019s
physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the
physician\u2019s order if the patient has a history of
cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 8
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant 21-year-old college student why she cannot continue to take
ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws a picture depicting drug molecules crossing the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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drugs compete with the hormones of pregnancy for albumin-binding sites.
Question 9
66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to discuss his recent \u2026and has
requested a prescription for \u2026based on television commercials he has seen. What characteristic of this
patient would most likely contraindicate the use of
The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch
Question 10
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the consequences of this health problem
include an inability to maintain an erection. Which of the following medications would best address this
patient\u2019s erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Exogenous testosterone
Question 11
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each treatment, the
patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart rate. The nurse will
advise her to
perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
Question 12
A nurse has administered filgrastim to a diverse group of patients in recent months. Which of the
following patientsshould the nurse observe for extremely elevated white blood cell countsfollowing
administration of the drug?
A 19-year-old Male receiving radiation therapy
Question 13
A patient istaking flavoxate hydrochloride (Urispas) to help control an overactive bladder. On a follow-up
visit to the clinic, the nurse will question the patient about which of the following?
Dental hygiene practices
Question 17
A female patient istaking filgrastim (Neupogen) to decrease the incidence of infection. The nurse notices
a small increase in the neutrophil count 2 days after starting therapy. The nurse\u2019s evaluation of the
increase is that
the increase in the neutrophil count is only transient.
Question 18
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with a minor ailment and is to be administered medications at home for 2
weeks. The child lives with his mother, grandmother, and four other children between the ages of 14<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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