Baylor PHARM FINAL Review Questions: 6521Final Review Questions for Zoom

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6521Final Review Questions for Zoom Question 1 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of erectile dysfunction in men over 50 years of age. ... Which of the following will the nurse inform the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile dysfunction of men in this age group? Selected Answer: Atherosclerosis of the penile artery  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin treatment with interferon alfa-2a. The nurse is aware that this drug will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by Selected Answer: inhibiting tumor growth by enhancing inflammation.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis has failed to respond to conservative therapy and has consequently begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse is aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by way of its influence on Selected Answer: the permeability of fungal cell walls.  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How many milligrams will the patient receive in one dose? Selected Answer: 2000 mg  Question 51 out of 1 points A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient, which factor will be most important for the nurse to consider? Selected Answer: Dietary habits  Question 6 1 out of 1 points A patient reports to a clinic with complaints of breast tenderness, a right lumpy breast, and no breast discharge. The breast tenderness occurs primarily during her menstrual cycle. The nurse practitioner probably suspects Selected Answer: PMS. Pre-menstrual syndrome  Question 7 1 out of 1 points A male patient has been on long-term bicalutamide (Casodex) therapy. In order to assess adverse effects of the drug therapy, the nurse will closely monitor which of the following? Selected Answer: Liver function. Casodex is used to treat prostate cancer  Question 8 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking allopurinol to take each dose Selected Answer: after a meal. It is taken after meal to avoid stomach upset  Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 19-year-old patient reports to a clinic with vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A microscopic exam reveals trichomonas vaginalis. The nurse practitioner is aware that Selected Answer: asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear.  Question 10 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: Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion site  Question 11 1 out of 1 points A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been experiencing frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse practitioner about safe treatment options. What analgesic can the nurse most safely recommend? Selected Answer: Acetaminophen  Question 12 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: both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.  Question 13 1 out of 1 points An elderly woman is slated for a hemiarthroplasty (hip replacement surgery) after falling and breaking her hip on the stairs outside her home. The woman's pain in the time since her injury has been severe, and her care team has been treating it with morphine. Which of the following administration schedules is most likely to control the patient's pain? Selected Answer: Twice-daily doses of long-acting morphine, with short-acting morphine available for breakthrough pain  Question 14 1 out of 1 points A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to Selected Answer: place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs.  Question 15 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to Selected Answer: stay well hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-oz glasses of water daily.  Question 161 out of 1 points A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is perspiring and her blood pressure is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret these manifestations as Selected Answer: magnesium sulfate toxicity.  Question 17 1 out of 1 points A patient with chronic heart failure has begun treatment with epoetin alfa, which she will receive in her own home from a home health nurse. The nurse should teach the patient to supplement this treatment with a diet that is high in Selected Answer: iron-rich foods such as beans and leafy green vegetables.  Question 18 1 out of 1 points A patient asks the nurse practitioner about food sources such as soybeans and soy products. The nurse practitioner understands that these foods are considered Selected Answer: phytoestrogens.  Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 36-year-old patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse practitioner that she suspects that she is pregnant. During the initial assessment, the nurse practitioner 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 Answer: Phenytoin (Dilantin)  Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the Nurse Practitioner 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 Answer: microcephaly.  Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?Selected Answer: Increased cardiac conduction  Question 22 1 out of 1 points A patient is taking flavoxate hydrochloride (Urispas) to help control an overactive bladder. On a follow-up visit to the clinic, the nurse will question the patient about which of the following? Selected Answer: Dental hygiene practices. SE of Urispas include N/V, dry mouth  Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 7-year-old child has been taking tetracycline for a bacterial infection. The nurse will be sure to inform the parents that this drug could cause Selected Answer: staining of permanent teeth.  Question 24 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 Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.  Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus  Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem? Selected Answer: Hypertensive crisis  Question 27 [Show More]

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