NURS 6521 MIDTERM EXAM 2024 WEEK 6/ NURS 6521
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL MIDTERM EXAM
2023-2024 WITH ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A WALDEN UNIVERSITY (LATEST
VERSION)
A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected
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C-II drug.• Question 2
- out of 1 points
Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually
administered:
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Once a day.• Question 3
- out of 1 points
The NP is examining a 34-year-old obese man with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 who complains of almost daily indigestion and heartburn for the past year with a strong acid taste in the mouth about an hour after meals, and frequent belching and awakening at night with choking. The history is negative for chronic illnesses and alarm symptoms. A diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is made. What is the best initial treatment for the patient?Selected
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Ranitidine (Zantac) 150 mg bid.• Question 4
- out of 1 points
A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following?Selected
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Nausea • Question 5
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Typical adverse reactions to oral calcium-channel blockers include:
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ede ma • Question 6
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Mr. Contreras is a 64-year-old patient with Type 2 diabetes. He has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which antihypertensive drug is the recommended choice to treat hypertension in patients with diabetes? 1 / 3
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ACE Inhibitor • Question 7
- out of 1 points
Mr. Johnson is an 80 year old male who is on Digoxin therapy. The Nurse Practitioner knows they should monitor the older adult patient for which of the most common adverse reactions of digoxin?Selected
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confusi on • Question 8
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/Jillian is a Nurse Practitioner. She recognizes that Nurse Practitioner prescriptive
authority Is regulated by:
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The state board of nursing for each state • Question 9
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A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly addresses the safety implications of the patient's drug regimen?
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"Do you take any herbal supplements or alternative medications?" • Question 10
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A patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes levothyroxine. Select the dosage regimen that is most appropriate for a mean replacement dosage. The patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes levothyroxine. Select the dosage regimen that is most appropriate for a mean replacement dosage.Selected
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1.2 mcg/kg of body weight per day • Question 11
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A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is diabetic and has been diagnosed with hypertension. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, captopril, has been prescribed for her. Which of the following should the Nurse Practitioner assess before beginning drug therapy?
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Serum potassium levels • Question 12
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A 76-year-old woman has a complex medical history that includes emphysema, osteoporosis, malnutrition, and hypothyroidism. Recently, the woman fell outside her home as a result of weakness and suffered a fracture to her femoral head.The woman's subsequent hip-replacement surgery has been scheduled and the care team recognizes that the use of isoflurane will be most significantly influenced by Selected
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her history of emphysema.• Question 13
A common side effect of metformin (Glucophage) therapy is:
- out of 1 points
Selected
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diarrh ea • Question 14
The side effects of antihistamines are mostly due to their:
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sedating effects • Question 15
The APRN's ability to prescribe controlled substances is regulated by:
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A
• Question 16
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Which type of antihistamines are used to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid in patients with gastrointestinal disorders?Selected H2
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• Question 17
The recommended range for maintaining serum theophylline levels is:
- out of 1 points
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10 to 20 μg/mL.• Question 18
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The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is: