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A collection of questions and answers related to advanced pharmacology, covering various topics such as erectile dysfunction, cancer treatment, and drug interactions. It is designed to help students prepare for their final exam in nurs 6521, an advanced pharmacology course. The questions are presented in a multiple-choice format, with the correct answers provided. This resource can be valuable for students seeking to reinforce their understanding of key concepts and practice their knowledge before the exam.
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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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you get a headache after taking Viagra." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: Schedule II - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in contact with allergens. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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
Answer: clomiphene. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
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 ANSWER>>>
Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The
nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Body Surface Area - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and her care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Prostatic neoplasia - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: After a meal. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 14: A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and was prescribed testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches.
When educating the patient on administering the drug, the nurse will instruct him to - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 15: A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life due to worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen involving the administration of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: weekly subcutaneous injections - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 16: A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss the use of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: food containing iron or calcium with the woman. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 17: A Nurse Practitioner has questioned why a patient's physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a broad-spectrum drug to treat a patient's infection. Which of the following facts provides the best
rationale for using narrow-spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can create a risk for a superinfection. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 18: A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 19: Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient taking polymyxin B systemically? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 20: A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated pregnancy, and it may pose a risk to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity; The RN should ensure that - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Drug serum levels are being monitored. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 21: A female patient is taking oral cyclophosphamide therapy for breast cancer. Because of possible adverse effects of the drug, the nurse will instruct the patient to do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Drink alot of water - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 22: A pregnant patient with diabetes has been admitted to the hospital to begin labor. Since the patient has diabetes, the physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor contractions. When talking to the patient about the adverse effects of the drug, the nurse should understand that the most common adverse effects of the drug include - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: uterine tachysystole. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 23: A nurse practitioner has been assigned to a 55- year-old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse to observe for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Respiratory difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 24: A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when concurrently administering other medications that may cause - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 25: A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to discuss his recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and requested a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) based on television commercials. What characteristic of this patient would most likely contraindicate the use of tadalafil for his ED? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 26: A 29-year-old woman who is morbidly obese has recently begun a comprehensive, medically-supervised program of weight reduction. Prior to adding dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) to her regimen, the patient should be questioned about her intake of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Caffeine - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 27: A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began treatment with
finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize?
Answer: The patient will experience complete bladder emptying - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 28: A Nurse Practitioner is to use a single-dose 1 mL vial to administer 0.5 mL of epoetin alfa to a 39-year-old woman who is being treated for chemotherapy-induced anemia. Which of the following will the nurse do with the unused portion of the drug? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Discard the unused portion of the drug. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 29: A 36-year-old woman with a history of dysmenorrhea has begun treatment with progesterone, which she will be received by the intramuscular route. The nurse participating in the woman's care should prioritize which of the following potential nursing diagnoses? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Risk for Injury related to loss of vision or thrombotic events - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 30: A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient, which factor will be most important for the nurse to consider? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Dietary habits - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 31: A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to be started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and weight, the nurse will prepare the patient for an - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: electrocardiogram (ECG). - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 32: Mr. Lepp is a 63-year-old man diagnosed with colon cancer several weeks ago and is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. He reports to the nurse that he read about the need for erythropoietin in an online forum for cancer patients and wants to explore the use of epoetin alfa with his oncologist. Which of the following facts should underlie the nurse's response to Mr. Lepp? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The potential benefits of epoetin alfa must be weighed carefully against the potential adverse effects in cancer patients
Question 33: A Nurse Practitioner has completed a medication reconciliation of a patient admitted following a motor vehicle accident. Rituximab is among the many drugs the patient has received in the previous year. The nurse would be justified in suspecting the patient may have received treatment for the following diseases. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 34: An oncology nurse is aware of the risk for injury related to the preparation, transportation, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. In order to reduce these risks, the nurse should take the following actions? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Prime the IV tubing with an approved IV solution rather than the drug itself. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 35: A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse will begin by monitoring this drug therapy by obtaining - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: a baseline CBC - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 36: A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia will begin chemotherapy with vincristine. The nurse is aware that vincristine must always be administered. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: through a central line. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 37: A patient takes rifampin (Rifadin) for active TB. When discussing this drug with the patient, the nurse should stress that - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: body fluids such as urine, saliva, tears, and sputum may become discolored. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 38: A 30-year-old woman in the first trimester of pregnancy has presented to her primary care provider with a 4- day history of a reddened, itchy left eye crusted with a purulent exudate. The clinician suspects a bacterial, rather than viral, etiology. How will the patient's pregnancy affect the potential use of ciprofloxacin to treat her conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The use of ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in pregnancy. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 39: A male patient is taking finasteride for BPH. Which of the following will the nurse evaluate at each clinic visit? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Urinary elimination patterns - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 40: A 62-year-old patient taking tamoxifen exhibits increased bone and tumor pain and a local disease flare. The nurse interprets this as an indication of which of the following?
Answer: The tumor is responding to treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 41: A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How many milligrams will the patient receive in one dose? Answer: 2000 mg - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 42: A 56-year-old woman will soon begin treating her overactive bladder with tolterodine (Detrol). What patient teaching should the nurse provide to this woman? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: "You might find that you get a dry mouth or a headache from this drug, but this does not mean it has to be discontinued." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 43: A patient is seen in the emergency department for a sprained ankle and is given a drug to relieve pain. When a second dose of the pain medication is given, the patient develops redness of the skin, itching, and swelling at the injection site of the drug. The most likely cause of this response is: - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: an allergic response. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 44: A 29-year-old pregnant patient is extremely upset about taking medication for a pre-existing medical condition. She is consumed with fear that her baby will be born with a physical deformity or a congenital anomaly but knows that she has to take the medication. She constantly talks about this and is unable to sleep most nights. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient? Answer:
Anxiety related to the perceived danger of drug therapy to a fetus or infant. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 45: A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine to treat ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs creates a severe risk of a health problems? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: hypertensive crisis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 46: A patient has been admitted to the hospital's critical care unit with bacterial septicemia that has failed to respond to initial antibiotic treatment. The patient's most recent blood cultures reveal the presence of methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse will anticipate that this patient will likely require intravenous administration of what antibiotic? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 47: A 73-year-old woman has osteoporosis and is prescribed alendronate. She takes calcium and vitamin D
supplements, drinks lots of water, and has just quit smoking. The nurse should advise the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: perform light-weight exercises and go for walks. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 48: A Nurse Practitioner is performing patient education for a woman who has just been prescribed bisphosphonate. Which of the following diagnostic and history findings would have prompted the woman's care provider to prescribe a bisphosphonate? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 49: A nurse practitioner provides patient education to a 50-year-old woman taking methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid the following drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Salicylates - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 50: A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient at 28 weeks gestation and is receiving terbutaline (Brethine) to control preterm labor. Which of the following assessment parameters should the nurse prioritize? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 51: A Nurse Practitioner educator who coordinates the staff education in an oncology unit conducts an in-service on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal body cells less affected. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 52: Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria, and the patient's physician has prescribed quinine and an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician's order if the patient has a history of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: cardiac arrhythmias. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 53: When planning care for a patient receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for a non-myeloid malignancy, the nurse should formulate the following patient outcomes? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The patient will not develop an infection; The patient will not experience bone pain; The patient will be able to self- administer filgrastim at home. The patient will not develop febrile neutropenia. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 54: A 67-year-old man treated for prostate cancer is taking epoetin alfa. The nurse will instruct the patient to - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: schedule an appointment to measure hemoglobin twice a week for at least 2 to 6 weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 55: A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide teaching medication specifically - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: to both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 56: A Nurse Practitioner reviews the pre-pregnancy medication regimen of a patient who has just had a positive pregnancy test. The nurse should be aware of the following changes in pharmacokinetics that accompany pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Increased drug distribution resulting from hemodynamic changes - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 57: A patient will begin taking tobramycin (Nebcin) for nosocomial infection. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: The peak and trough blood levels. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 58: A Nurse Practitioner is assigned to a patient at 32 weeks gestation and is receiving terbutaline (Brethine) IV for 24 hours to control preterm labor. Which of the following nursing actions will the nurse take to decrease the risk of hypotension and promote circulation to the fetus? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Instruct the patient to lie on her left side during the infusion - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 59: A patient takes 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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Dental hygiene practices - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 60: A 60-year-old patient experienced sudden chest pain and shortness of breath and was subsequently diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in the emergency department. The patient has been started an intravenous heparin infusion. How does this drug achieve a therapeutic effect? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: By inactivating clotting factors and thus stopping the coagulation cascade - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 61: A Nurse Practitioner who provides care in a pediatric hospital unit is aware that the potential for harm due to drug errors is higher among infants and children than in adults. This fact is primarily due to - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: immature liver and kidney function in infants and children. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 62: A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 13-year-old girl who was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the patient will alert the nurse that special instructions regarding insulin are necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: "I am on the middle school track team." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 63: A nurse practitioner explains to a pregnant 21- year-old college student why she cannot continue taking ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws a picture depicting drug molecules crossing the placental membrane and entering the fetal circulation. The nurse tells the patient that the main reason this happens is because - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: drugs compete with pregnancy hormones for albumin binding sites. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 64: During ongoing assessment of a patient receiving 5-FU therapy, the nurse finds the patient's platelet count to be 92,000 cells/mm3. The nurse should do which of the following?
Answer: Consult the prescriber for discontinuation of the drug.
Question 65: A nurse practitioner works with a 16-year-old pregnant teen and assesses for behavior that may put the baby at risk. The most important assessment the nurse can make is - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: whether the pregnant woman uses illegal substances. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 66: A patient will soon begin targeted therapy as a component of her treatment plan for chronic leukemia. The nurse is conducting health education about this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen and the patient has asked about the potential side effects of treatment. How should the nurse best respond? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: "Both classes of drugs have adverse effects, but targeted therapies tend to have less of an effect on healthy body cells." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 67: A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris. She develops a rash and urticaria
along with severe itching where the medication is applied. The nurse will formulate which of the following nursing diagnoses for the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Risk for Injury related to allergic reactions - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 68: A 19-year-old patient reports to a clinic with vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A microscopic exam reveals trichomonas vaginalis. The nurse practitioner is aware that - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 69: A Nurse Practitioner is having difficulty administering a bitter drug to a 5-year-old child. The nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: offer the child a flavored ice chip or ice pop prior to administering the drug. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 70: A school nurse has been teaching high school students about the risks associated with marijuana use. However, the nurse has been met with considerable skepticism on the part of students, most of whom believe that marijuana is a benign drug. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse provide? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: "Smoking marijuana is just as bad, or worse, for your lungs as smoking cigarettes." - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 71: A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 72: A Nurse Practitioner works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult onset diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 73: Morphine has been prescribed for a 28-year-old man with severe pain due to a back injury. The nurse will advise the patient to avoid - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 74: An immunocompromised 7-year-old child, recently discharged home with a peripherally-inserted central line (PICC line) for home antibiotic therapy; He has now been brought to the emergency department by his mother and
father with signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon questioning, the mother states that she has been removing the PICC dressing daily and washing the site with warm water and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 75: A 20-year-old woman has been prescribed estrogen. As with all women taking estrogen, the nurse will carefully monitor the patient for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Cardiovascular complications - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 76: A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would be the - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: ventrogluteal muscle. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 77: Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a 67- year-old postmenopausal woman. In order to help prevent gastrointestinal distress, the nurse will advise the patient to - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes after taking alendronate. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 78: A male patient is experiencing climacteric symptoms secondary to androgen deficiency. His physician has prescribed testosterone. The nursing assessment reveals that the patient has had a myocardial infarction. The combination of testosterone therapy and a history of myocardial infarction would place that patient at a significantly higher risk of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Heart Attack - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 79: A Nurse Practitioner is instructing a 19-year-old female patient on the use of fluconazole for candida vaginitis. A teaching priority will be to - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: use an alternative form of birth control, if taking an oral contraceptive. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 80: A postmenopausal patient is prescribed bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the drug Answer: first thing in the morning. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 81: 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's erectile dysfunction (ED)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Exogenous testosterone - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 82: A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the patient that he or she is taking an oral form of - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: marijuana. - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 83: Which of the following patients will be at the greatest risk for anemia and would be the most likely candidate for epoetin alfa therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: A 62-year-old male with cancer - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 84: A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been experiencing frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse practitioner about safe treatment options. What analgesic can the nurse most safely recommend? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Answer: Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER>>>
Question 85: A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend - CORRECT ANSWER>>>