NURS 6521N Midterm Exam 2020

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WITH 100 Q&A • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is a member of a research team that is exploring unique differences in responses to drugs that each individual possesses, ... based on genetic make-up. This area of study is called Selected Answer: pharmacogenomics. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking dextromethorphan (Robitussin), she has been extremely drowsy and dizzy. The nurse will question the patient about which of the following? Selected Answer: The amount of grapefruit or orange juice she has during the day • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old man has scheduled a follow-up appointment with his primary care provider stating that the omeprazole (Prilosec) which he was recently prescribed is ineffective. The patient states, "I take it as soon as I feel heartburn coming on, but it doesn't seem to help at all." How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statement? Selected Answer: "Prilosec will help your heartburn but it's not designed to provide immediate relief of specific episodes of heartburn." • Question 4 0 out of 1 points Mr. Penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several months ago and has been unable to experience adequate relief of his symptoms. As a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (Ranexa). Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of ranolazine for the treatment of this patient's angina? Selected Answer: Mr. Penny will need to be taught to monitor his blood pressure and heart rate. • Question 5 1 out of 1 points The APRN should educate a diabetic patient that beta blockers may mask the signs and symptoms of Selected Answer: hypoglycemia • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A male patient is to begin treatment for pneumonia with an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler. The nurse will advise the patient that he will most likely experience which of the following common adverse effects of the drug? CONTINUED........ [Show More]

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