Final Exam: NUR2474 / NUR 2474
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Patient discharged from hospital with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (augmentin). What teaching is needed?
Answer:
-Complete treatment regimen -Swallow med whole -Take w/ yogurt to increase normal flora -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day (due to nausea and dehydration, also nephrotoxic)
Question:
Patient with respiratory infection and post-menopausal (on Ca supplement) is started on ciprofloxacin. What education is needed for taking both medications? 1 / 4
Answer:
Take Ca 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking ciprofloxacin
Question:
Patient with fungal infection is started on itraconazole but is also taking cimetidine (antacid) for reflux. What education is needed?
Answer:
Take cimetidine at least 2 hours after taking itraconazole
Question:
What is tinea corporis?
Answer:
Ringworm
Question:
What teaching is important when taking itraconazole for ringworm?
Answer:
-Finish whole prescribed dose -Take for 1 week after symptoms have resolved
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Question:
What happens to women who are post-menopausal and want to take estrogen for it?
Answer:
Hot flashes
Question:
Pregnant female with recurrent genital herpes history. What med would be used towards the end of pregnancy to prevent herpes outbreak for it?
Answer:
Antiviral (acyclovir, retrovir)
Question:
What happens if woman has a herpes outbreak towards the end of pregnancy?
Answer:
C-section will be done
Question:
Why are patients encouraged to drink fluid during infusion and for 2 hours after infusion on acyclovir?
Answer: 3 / 4
Acyclovir is nephrotoxic, want to clear the med through the kidneys as quickly as possible
Question:
Patient is receiving IV acyclovir but NPO. How can we prevent nephrotoxicity?
Answer:
Give IV fluids
Question:
What dietary supplements contribute to the risk of bleeding?
Answer:
-Garlic -Ginkgo biloba
Question:
Patient uses St. John's Wort daily with prescription drugs. What is concerning?
Answer:
St. John's Wort accelerates the metabolism of some drugs (talk to provider about taking)
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