NURS6521 / NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology
WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM
Question 1 Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking estrogen?Select ed Answe
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Headaches and chest pain •Question 2
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A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during pregnancy may result in a child who presents with Select ed Answe
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microcephaly.•Question 3
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A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication Select ed Answe
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once a day.•Question 4
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A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?Select ed Answe
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A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult- onset diabetes •Question 5
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A 71-year-old man has just been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). Which of the following complaints by this patient most likely indicated a need for this drug?Select ed Answe
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"Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom." •Question 6
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After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive, a 31-year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a fertility specialist in order to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic should recognize that the woman may benefit 2 / 4
NURS6521 / NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology
WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM
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clomiphene.•Question 7
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An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing with a colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy. Which of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?Select ed Answe
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Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate •Question 8
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A middle-aged patient has received a diagnosis of GI stromal tumor following an extensive diagnostic workup. Imatinib has been recommended as a component of the patient's drug regimen. What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?Select ed Answe
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"It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or puffiness." •Question 9
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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 medication teaching specifically to Select ed Answe
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both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.•Question 10
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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 Select ed Answe
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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