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NURS 6521N PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM  Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and t... hromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking estrogen? Selected Answer:  Question 2 1 out of 1 points 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 Selected microcephaly. Answer:  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication Selected once a day. Answer:  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine? Selected Answer:  Question 5 1 out of 1 points 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? Selected Answer:  Question 6 1 out of 1 points 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 from Selected clomiphene. Answer:  Question 7 1 out of 1 points 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 Downloaded by: adeletzeuton | [email protected] Distribution of this document is illegal Headaches and chest pai n A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adultonset diabete s "Lately, I have to get up three or four times a night to go to the bathroom." Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material patient's chemotherapy. Which of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs? Selected Answer:  Question 8 1 out of 1 points 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? Selected Answer:  Question 9 1 out of 1 points 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 Selected Answer:  Question 10 1 out of 1 points 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 Selected ototoxicity or Answer: nephrotoxicity.  Question 11 1 out of 1 points 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 Selected perform relaxation techniques after the treatments. Downloaded by: adeletzeuton | [email protected] Distribution of this document is illegal Cells that have a rapid mitotic rat e "It's important that you let us know if you develop any significant swelling or puffiness." both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issue d. Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Answer:  Question 12 1 out of 1 points A nurse 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 Selected marijuana. Answer:  Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV infusion for a lifethreatening infection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor? Selected Answer:  Question 14 1 out of 1 points 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 nurse should make sure Selected Answer:  Question 15 1 out of 1 points 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? Selected Vaginal burning Answer:  Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she suspects that she is pregnant. During the initial assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is currently taking medications for diabetes, hypertension, and a seizure disorder. The nurse would be most concerned about which of the following medications? Selected Phenytoin Answer: (Dilantin) [Show More]

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