NURS 566 EXAM QUIZ BANK AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 5 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY- CARE OF THE FAMILY (CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE)

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NURS 566 EXAM QUIZ BANK AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 5 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY- CARE OF THE FAMILY (CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE) Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an aspiri... n a day Why would this be recommended? A. He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain. B. Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks. C. Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health. D. He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dose. Sally has been prescribed aspirin 320 mg per day for her atrial fibrillation. She also takes aspirin four or more times a day for arthritis pain. What are the symptoms of aspirin toxicity she would need to be evaluated for: A. Tinnitus B. Diarrhea C. Hearing loss D. Photosensitivity 8. Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel includes: A. Do not take any herbal products without discussing with the provider B. Monitor urine output closely and contact the provider if it decreases C. Clopping can be constipating, use a stool softener if needed D. The patient will need regular anticoagulant studies while on clopidogrel For patients taking warfarin INRs are best drawn: A. Monthly throughout therapy B. Three times a week throughout therapy C. Two hours after the last dose of warfarin to get an accurate peak level D. In the morning if the patient takes their warfarin at night Patients receiving heparin therapy require monitoring of: A. Platelets every 2 to 3 days for thrombocytopenia that may occur on Day 4 of therapy B. Electrolytes for elevated potassium levels in the first 24 hours of therapy C. INR throughout therapy to keep in the range around 2.0 D. Blood pressure for hypertension that may occur in the first 2 days of treatment The routine monitoring recommended for low molecular weight heparin is: A. INR every 2 days until stable then weekly B. aPTT every week while on therapy C. Factor Xa levels if patient is pregnant D. White blood cell count every 2 weeks When writing a prescription for warfarin it is common to write on the prescription. A. OK to substitute for generic B. The brand name of warfarin and Do Not Substitute C. PRN refills D. Refills for 1 year Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions include [Show More]

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