NURS6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 100.

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Question 1 A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include w... hich of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy? Selected Answer: • Question 2 Excess fluid volume related to potential effects of drug therapy All of the following systemic drugs interfere with metabolism of oral contraceptives except Selected Answer: • Question 3 Corticosteroi ds The first line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient who has been diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia would be Selected Answer: • Question 4 Azithromyc in Whatisthebestinitialtreatmentplanforaslepdisorderintheolderadultpatient? Selected Answer: • Question 5 Decrease noise and light in the environment A patient is receiving radiotherapy for an overactive thyroid gland and asks whether her milk is safe for her baby. If her treatment cannot be discontinued, what should the nurse recommend? If you need a professional to complete your college homework at a small fee, then reach out to amazingclasshelp.com Selected Answer: Advise her to discard her breast milk in a biohazard container, as it is unsafe for the baby. • Question 6 A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the following drugs? Selected Answer: • Question 7 Salicylat es When a NP chooses a benzodiazepine to treat anxiety the prescriber needs to be aware of the possibility of dependence. The Benzodiazepine associated with the greatest likelihood of causing rapid dependence is: Selected Answer: • Question 8 Alprazolam (Xan ax) Mr. Asberry is taking Levofloxacin for his sinusitis. He calls your clinic and reports some pain just above the heel of his left foot. The NP should: Selected Answer: • Question 9 discontinue the levofloxacin Which of the following patients will be at the greatest risk for anemia and would be the most likely candidate for epoetin alfa therapy? Selected Answer: • Question 10 A 62-year-old male with cancer Which of the following is a true statement about aspirin and its action on platelets Selected Answer: It is used for prophylaxis against strokes and acute myocardial infarction [Show More]

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