Advanced Pharmacology for Nurses
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Course Introduction
Advanced Pharmacology for Nurses is designed to deepen nurses understanding of the principles of pharmacology and their application in clinical practice. This course explores the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of major drug classes, with an emphasis on drugs commonly encountered in advanced nursing roles. Topics include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, patient-specific considerations (such as age, genetics, and comorbidities), and evidence-based medication management. Students will also examine legal, ethical, and safety aspects of pharmacological interventions, develop strategies for patient education, and sharpen their skills in monitoring and evaluating therapeutic outcomes within diverse patient populations.
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Pharmacology A Patient Centered Nursing Process Approach 9th Edition by McCuistion
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Chapter 1: Drug Development and Ethical Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is assisting with a clinical drug trial in which the side effects of two effective drugs are being compared.A patient who would benefit from either drug has elected to withdraw from the study,and the nurse assists with the paperwork to facilitate this.This is an example of
A) autonomy.
B) beneficence.
C) justice.
D) veracity.
Answer: A
Q2) A clinical drug trial is concluding a study of pharmacokinetics and safety of a drug in healthy individuals.The nurse will assist enrollment of participants into the next phase of the study and will include which subjects?
A) Healthy subjects
B) Healthy and ill subjects
C) Subjects with the disease the drug will treat
D) Subjects with other diseases
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) If a drug has a half-life of 12 hours and is given twice daily starting at 0800 on a Monday,when will a steady state be achieved?
A) 0800 on Tuesday
B) 0800 on Wednesday
C) 0800 on Thursday
D) 0800 on Friday
Answer: B
Q2) The nurse is explaining to the patient why a nonspecific drug has so many side effects.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Non-specific drugs can affect specific receptor types in different body tissues."
B) "Non-specific drugs can affect a variety of receptor types in similar body tissues."
C) "Non-specific drugs can affect hormone secretion as well as cellular functions."
D) "Non-specific drugs require higher doses than specific drugs to be effective."
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is of Asian descent.The patient reports little relief from pain even while taking an opioid analgesic containing codeine and acetaminophen.What does the nurse suspect that this patient is exhibiting?
A) Drug-seeking behavior
B) Heightened pain perception
C) Poor understanding of expected drug effects
D) Rapid metabolism of one of the drug's components
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse notes that a patient of African-American descent who is taking an oral antihypertensive medication continues to have elevated blood pressure 3 months after beginning the medication regimen.The nurse suspects that the patient may be
A) consuming ethnic foods that interfere with absorption of the drug.
B) discarding the medication.
C) experiencing allergic reactions to the medication.
D) metabolizing the drug differently than expected.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) A patient reports taking St.John's wort to treat symptoms of depression and asks the nurse how to use this product safely and effectively.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "Apply sunscreen while taking St. John's wort."
B) "It is safe to take St. John's wort with prescription antidepressants."
C) "St. John's wort does not affect nutrition."
D) "You should take St. John's wort as needed when symptoms occur."
Q2) A patient who has HIV asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to improve immune function.What will the nurse tell this patient?
A) "The root extract is useful for treating upper respiratory and urinary tract infections."
B) "Research regarding the benefits of Echinacea is inconclusive."
C) "Use it as needed when antibiotics fail to treat your infections."
D) "You may use it safely up to 8 weeks at a time as a preventive medication."
Q3) Which information can consumers expect to be included in labeling of herbal products?
A) Actions and uses
B) Interactions and precautions
C) Scientific name of the product
D) Safety and efficacy study results
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a 15-year-old female patient and her parents about an antibiotic the adolescent will begin taking.The drug is known to decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs).The nurse will
A) ask the adolescent and her parents whether she is taking OCPs.
B) tell her parents privately that pregnancy may occur if she is taking OCPs.
C) tell her privately that the medication may decrease the effectiveness of OCPs.
D) warn her and her parents that she may get pregnant if she is relying on OCPs.
Q2) An infant will receive a topical medication.What instruction will the nurse include when teaching the parents how to administer the medication?
A) "Apply a thin layer to the affected area."
B) "Apply liberally to the skin on and around the area."
C) "Use the medication less frequently than what is recommended for adults."
D) "Use the medication more frequently than what is recommended for adults."
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Chapter 6: Geriatric Considerations
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Q1) To assist an older,confused patient to adhere to a multidrug regimen,the nurse will provide which recommendation?
A) Avoid the use of OTC medications.
B) Bring all medications to each clinic visit.
C) Review the manufacturer's information insert about each medication.
D) Save money by getting each drug at the pharmacy with the lowest price.
Q2) An older patient who reports a 2- to 3-year history of upper gastrointestinal (GI)symptoms will begin taking ranitidine (Zantac)to treat this disorder.The patient has completed a health history form.The nurse notes that the patient answered "no" when asked if any medications were being taken.Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Ask whether the patient uses over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
B) Obtain a careful dietary history for the past two weeks.
C) Recommend that the patient take antacid tablets.
D) Suggest that the patient add high-potassium foods to the diet.
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) A patient with a history of opioid abuse will be discharged home with buprenorphine to help prevent relapse.Which product will the nurse anticipate the provider to order?
A) Buprenex
B) Suboxone
C) Subutex
D) Vivitrol
Q2) A patient with asthma has been using a nicotine transdermal 24-hour patch for 3 weeks to quit smoking.The patient reports having difficulty sleeping.What action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the provider for a prescription for Nicotrol NS.
B) Recommend removing the patch at bedtime.
C) Suggest using an 18-hour patch instead.
D) Tell the patient to stop the patch and join a support group.
Q3) What does the nurse understand must occur in order to produce withdrawal syndrome?
A) Intoxication
B) Craving
C) Drug tolerance
D) Physical dependence
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Chapter 8: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Q1) A patient will be sent home with a metered-dose inhaler,and the nurse is providing teaching.Which is a correctly written goal for this process?
A) The nurse will demonstrate the correct use of a metered-dose inhaler to the patient.
B) The nurse will teach the patient how to administer medication with a metered-dose inhaler.
C) The patient will know how to self-administer the medication using the metered-dose inhaler.
D) The patient will independently administer the medication using the metered-dose inhaler at the end of the session.
Q2) A patient who is hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease wants to go home.The nurse and the patient discuss the patient's situation and decide that the patient may go home when able to perform self-care without dyspnea and hypoxia.This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
A) Assessment
B) Evaluation
C) Implementation
D) Planning
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Chapter 9: Safety and Quality
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Q1) When the nurse practices the "5-plus-5" rights of medication administration,what does it ensure?
A) Adequate information is given
B) Cost-effective use of medications
C) Informed consent for drug administration
D) Safe administration of medications
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension.The patient says,"I know this will lower my blood pressure,but how does it work?" How will the nurse respond?
A) "It can cause orthostatic hypotension, so be careful."
B) "It reduces the volume of fluid in your blood stream to lower blood pressure."
C) "The actions are complicated, but it's an effective drug."
D) "Your provider should explain this medication to you."
Q3) Which is a violation of a nurse's right when administering medications?
A) A hospital policy for off-label drug uses
B) A medication preparation area at the unit secretary's desk
C) A multiple-dose drug vial requiring the nurse to calculate and measure the dose
D) A new drug ordered that the nurse must look up in a drug manual
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) When administering topical medications,which is an important nursing action?
A) Applying the medication liberally
B) Cleaning skin with alcohol before applying
C) Using sterile technique
D) Wearing gloves
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a 14-month-old toddler.To help with site selection for this injection,what will the nurse ask the child's parent?
A) "How long has your child been walking?"
B) "How much does your child weigh?"
C) "Is your child afraid to look at needles?"
D) "Is your child right- or left-handed?"
Q3) A patient asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a transdermal form of a medication.How will the nurse respond?
A) "The patch can always be cut when dosage adjustments are needed."
B) "Drug levels fluctuate less with the patch."
C) "There are fewer systemic side effects with transdermal patches."
D) "There is less risk of toxicity when using a patch."
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) Norvir 600 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Norvir 80 mg/1 mL
a. How many milliliters (mL) will the patient receive per dose?
b. How many milligrams (mg) will the patient receive per day?
Q2) allopurinol (Zyloprim)150 mg,PO,q.i.d.
Available: allopurinol (Zyloprim)100 mg tablet,scored
A) How many tablet(s) will be given per dose?
B) How many mg will the patient receive per day?
Q3) prochlorperazine (Compazine)7.5 mg,IM (deep),q.i.d.,PRN
Available: prochlorperazine (Compazine)12.5 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q4) cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Q5) amoxicillin (Amoxil) 500 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Amoxil 400 mg/5 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q6) loxapine (Loxitane)75 mg,IM,daily
Available: loxapine (Loxitane)50 mg/1 mL
How many milliliters (mL)will the patient receive?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who weighs 75 kg.The patient has intravenous (IV)fluids infusing at a rate of 50 mL/h and has consumed 100 mL of fluids orally in the past 24 hours.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Contact the provider to ask about increasing the IV rate to 90 mL/h.
B) Discuss with the provider the need to increase the IV rate to 150 mL/h.
C) Encourage the patient to drink more water so the IV can be discontinued.
D) Instruct the patient to drink 250 mL of water every 8 hours.
Q2) The nurse is administering intravenous fluids to a patient who is dehydrated.On the second day of care,the patient's weight is increased by 2.25 pounds.The nurse would expect that the patient's fluid intake has A) equaled urine output.
B) exceeded urine output by 1 L.
C) exceeded urine output by 2.5 L.
D) exceeded urine output by 3 L.
Q3) A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?
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Chapter 13: Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Q1) A young woman tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of osteoporosis and that she has been taking calcium supplements.Which vitamin will the nurse recommend as an adjunct to calcium supplementation?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Q2) A patient who will begin taking an antibiotic reports taking several vitamin supplements every day.Which vitamin or mineral will the nurse counsel the patient about during antibiotic therapy?
A) Selenium
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Zinc
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Support
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Q1) Patients with which conditions would benefit from enteral feedings?
A) Burns of face, chest, and neck
B) Cerebral palsy with severe dysphagia
C) Crohn disease
D) Facial fractures
E) Gluten enteropathy
F) Stroke
Q2) The nurse is preparing to discontinue total parenteral nutrition (TPN)therapy for a patient who has been receiving TPN for several days.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss an order for A) antibiotics.
B) intravenous insulin.
C) isotonic dextrose.
D) nasogastric feedings.
Q3) Which patient is most likely to be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN)rather than enteral nutrition?
A) A patient who is comatose after having had a stroke
B) A patient who has a fractured mandible following a motor vehicle accident
C) A patient who has cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia
D) A patient who is pregnant and has intractable hyperemesis gravidarum
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) An adult patient is brought to the emergency department for treatment of an asthma exacerbation.The patient uses inhaled albuterol as needed to control wheezing.The nurse notes expiratory wheezing,tremors,restlessness,and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute.The nurse suspects that the patient has
A) overused the albuterol.
B) not been using albuterol.
C) taken a beta-adrenergic blocker.
D) taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor.
Q2) A nurse is teaching a patient how to use phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)nasal spray.To avoid systemic absorption,the nurse teaches the patient to perform which action?
A) Apply pressure to the nose after spraying.
B) Administer the spray while in the supine position.
C) Insert the spray while sitting up.
D) Exhale deeply while injecting the nasal spray.
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) Cholinergic drugs have specific effects on the body.What are the actions of cholinergic medications?
A) Dilate pupils
B) Decrease heart rate
C) Stimulate gastric muscle
D) Dilate blood vessels
E) Dilate bronchioles
F) Increase salivation
G) Constrict pupils
Q2) A patient who has irritable bowel syndrome would most likely receive which type of drug to treat this condition?
A) An anticholinergic
B) A cholinergic esterase inhibitor
C) A muscarinic agent
D) A nicotinic agent
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Chapter 17: Stimulants
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing tasks and who cannot seem to sit still.Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)in this child?
A) Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
B) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
C) Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
Q2) The parent of an adolescent who has taken methylphenidate 20 mg/day for 6 months for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)brings the child to clinic for evaluation of a recent onset of nausea,vomiting,and headaches.The parent expresses concern that the child seems less focused and more hyperactive than before.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the child whether the drug is being taken as prescribed.
B) Contact the provider to discuss increasing the dose to 30 mg/day.
C) Recommend taking the drug with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
D) Report signs of drug toxicity to the patient's provider.
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Chapter 18: Depressants
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a young adult patient who is receiving a first dose of flurazepam (Dalmane)as a sedative-hypnotic medication.What intervention will be included in the nurse's plan of care for this patient?
A) Instituting a bed alarm system to prevent falls
B) Reassuring the patient that nightmares are not a usual effect
C) Reporting a urine output greater than 1500 mL/day
D) Teaching the patient that this drug may be used for 6 to 8 weeks
Q2) The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a patient and asks about alcohol use.The patient asks why this information is important.The nurse will explain that patients who consume increased amounts of alcohol
A) may have a prolonged postoperative recovery time.
B) may not be eligible for surgery.
C) may not receive inhaled gases for anesthesia.
D) may require changes in anesthesia drug doses.
Q3) Children who experience nightmares have these during which stage of sleep?
A) Early morning sleep
B) Non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
C) Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
D) Sleep induction
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Chapter 19: Antiseizure Drugs
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Q1) An intubated child is brought to the emergency department while having a seizure that has been progressing for 20 minutes.Which drug will the nurse anticipate administering to this patient first?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D) Valproic acid (Depakote)
Q2) A pregnant woman who is in labor has a blood pressure of 189/110 mm Hg and exhibits muscle contractions followed by jerking of her arms and legs.The nurse will prepare to administer which medication to this patient?
A) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
B) Diazepam (Valium)
C) Magnesium sulfate
D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) Which antiviral medication improves symptoms of Parkinson disease in some patients?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
C) Interferon (INF)
D) Zanamivir (Relenza)
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of benztropine (Cogentin)to a patient diagnosed with parkinsonism.The nurse would notify the patient's provider if the patient had a history of which condition?
A) Asthma
B) Glaucoma
C) Hypertension
D) Irritable bowel disease
Q3) A patient who has Parkinson disease is being treated with the anticholinergic medication benztropine (Cogentin).The nurse will tell the patient that this drug will have which effect?
A) Helping the patient to walk faster
B) Improving mental function
C) Minimizing symptoms of bradykinesia
D) Reducing some of the tremors
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
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Q1) The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)at a rate of 0.5 mg/min.What action will the charge nurse take?
A) Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis.
B) Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress.
C) Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids.
D) Have the nurse observe for hypotension and bradycardia.
Q2) The nurse assumes care of a patient who has myasthenia gravis and notes that a dose of neostigmine (Prostigmin)due 1 hour prior was not given.The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms?
A) Excessive salivation
B) Muscle spasms
C) Muscle weakness
D) Respiratory paralysis
Q3) Which muscle relaxant is used in surgery as a skeletal muscle relaxant?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
B) Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte)
C) Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)
D) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
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Chapter 22: Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a young adult patient with schizophrenia who recently began taking fluphenazine (Prolixin).The patient is exhibiting spasms of facial muscles along with grimacing,and the nurse notes upward eye movements.The nurse suspects which side effect?
A) Acute dystonia
B) Akathisia
C) Pseudoparkinsonism
D) Tardive dyskinesia
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home on a typical antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should not drink alcohol while taking this medication."
B) "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication."
C) "I should use sunscreen while taking this medication."
D) "I will need frequent blood tests while taking this medication."
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Chapter 23: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Q1) A patient who has a major depressive disorder has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac)20 mg daily for 3 months and reports improved mood,less fatigue,and an increased ability to concentrate.The patient's side effects have diminished.What will the nurse counsel this patient to discuss with the provider?
A) Changing to once-weekly dosing
B) Decreasing the dose to 10 mg daily
C) Discontinuing the medication
D) Increasing the dose to 30 mg daily
Q2) A patient who is taking amitriptyline (Elavil)reports constipation and dry mouth.The nurse will give the patient which instruction?
A) Increase fluid intake.
B) Notify the provider.
C) Request another antidepressant.
D) Stop taking the medication immediately.
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Chapter 24: Antiinflammatories
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about taking colchicine to treat gout.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
A) Avoid all alcohol except beer.
B) Include salmon in the diet.
C) Increase fluid intake.
D) Take on an empty stomach.
Q2) A patient is taking ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 hours to treat moderate arthritis pain and reports that it is less effective than before.What action will the nurse take?
A) Counsel the patient to discuss a prescription NSAID with the provider.
B) Recommend adding aspirin to increase the antiinflammatory effect.
C) Suggest asking the provider about a short course of corticosteroids.
D) Tell the patient to increase the dose to 800 mg every 4 hours.
Q3) The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) "A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL."
B) "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery."
C) "You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin."
D) "Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect."
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Chapter 25: Analgesics
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Q1) The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking aspirin to treat arthritis pain.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should increase fiber and fluids while taking aspirin."
B) "I will call my provider if I have abdominal pain."
C) "I will drink a full glass of water with each dose."
D) "I will notify my provider of ringing in my ears."
Q2) The emergency department nurse is caring for a patient who has received morphine sulfate for severe pain following an injury.The nurse performs a drug history and learns that the patient takes St.John's wort for symptoms of depression.The nurse will observe this patient closely for an increase in which opioid adverse effect?
A) Constipation
B) Pruritus
C) Respiratory depression
D) Sedation
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Chapter 26: Antibacterials
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who takes low-dose erythromycin as a prophylactic medication.The patient will begin taking cefaclor for treatment of an acute infection.The nurse should discuss this with the provider because taking both of these medications simultaneously can cause which effect?
A) Decreased effectiveness of cefaclor
B) Increased effectiveness of cefaclor
C) Decreased effectiveness of erythromycin
D) Increased effectiveness of erythromycin
Q2) The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who will receive oral levofloxacin (Levaquin)to treat pneumonia.The patient takes an oral hypoglycemic medication and uses over-the-counter (OTC)antacids to treat occasional heartburn.The patient reports frequent arthritis pain and takes acetaminophen when needed.Which statement by the nurse is correct when teaching this patient?
A) "You may take antacids with levofloxacin to decrease gastrointestinal upset."
B) "You may take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for arthritis pain."
C) "You should monitor your serum glucose more closely while taking levofloxacin."
D) "You should take levofloxacin on an empty stomach to improve absorption."
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Chapter 27: Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should not wear soft contact lenses while taking rifampin."
B) "I will need regular eye examinations while taking this drug."
C) "I will report orange urine to my provider immediately."
D) "I understand that renal toxicity is a common adverse effect."
Q2) A patient who has completed the first phase of a three-drug regimen for tuberculosis has a positive sputum acid-bacilli test.The nurse will tell the patient that
A) drug resistance has probably occurred.
B) it may be another month before this test is negative.
C) the provider will change the pyrazinamide to ethambutol.
D) there may be a need to remain in the first phase of therapy for several weeks.
Q3) Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?
A) A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis
B) A nurse who is working in a hospital
C) An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test
D) A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
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Chapter 28: Peptides, Antimalarials, and Anthelmintics
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Q1) Which topical antifungal medication is used to treat vaginal candidiasis?
A) Haloprogin (Halotex)
B) Miconazole (Monistat)
C) Oxiconazole (Oxistat)
D) Terbinafine HCl (Lamisil)
Q2) A child is diagnosed with pinworms.Which anthelmintic drug will the provider order for this child?
A) Bithionol (Bitin)
B) Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)
C) Pyrantel pamoate (Pin Rid)
D) Praziquantel (Biltricide)
Q3) The nurse is teaching a patient who is receiving chloroquine (Aralen)for malaria prophylaxis.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I may experience hair discoloration while taking this drug."
B) "I should not take this drug with lemon juice."
C) "I should use sunscreen while taking this drug."
D) "If I have gastrointestinal upset, I should take an antacid."
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Chapter 29: HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
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Q1) A patient who has recently begun antiretroviral therapy with a combination drug develops immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)with mild symptoms.What does the nurse expect that the provider will order?
A) Administration of a high dose of corticosteroids
B) Changing the regimen to a single antiretroviral drug
C) Temporarily discontinuing the antiretroviral therapy
D) Treating an underlying opportunistic infection
Q2) A patient who will begin antiretroviral therapy reports having trouble sticking with drug regimens in the past.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the patient's family members to administer the medications.
B) Avoid discussing adverse effects to prevent focus on negative aspects of ART.
C) Give a detailed list of medications and stress the need to adhere to the schedule.
D) Offer written and verbal information about each drug's purpose.
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Chapter 30: Transplant Drugs
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Q1) The patient on immunosuppressant medications is speaking to the nurse about appropriate activities.Which statement requires intervention?
A) "I am going to the state fair with my friends."
B) "I enjoy working in my garden to relax."
C) "I will brush my teeth after meals."
D) "It's OK to eat fresh fruits and vegetables."
E) "I should get a new glass, if the one I am drinking from has been sitting out."
F) "I should bath daily, using an antimicrobial soap."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking basiliximab in conjunction with a kidney transplant.The patient asks why this therapy is needed.The nurse will explain that with this therapy
A) the immune system is boosted.
B) the drug is taken by mouth before and after the transplant surgery.
C) nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills are common side effects.
D) it is safe to become pregnant.
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Chapter 31: Vaccines
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Q1) A 4-year-old child is receiving amoxicillin (Amoxil)to treat otitis media and is in the clinic for a well-child checkup on the last day of antibiotic therapy.The provider orders varicella (Varivax); measles-mumps-rubella (MMR); inactivated polio (IPV); and diphtheria,tetanus,and acellular pertussis (DTaP)vaccines to be given.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Administer the vaccines as ordered.
B) Discuss giving the MMR vaccine in 4 weeks.
C) Hold all vaccines until 2 weeks after antibiotic therapy.
D) Recommend aspirin for fever and discomfort.
Q2) The provider orders the zoster vaccine (Zostavax)for a 60-year-old patient.The patient reports having had chicken pox as a child.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the vaccine as ordered.
B) Counsel the patient that the vaccine may cause a severe reaction because of previous exposure.
C) Hold the vaccine and notify the provider of the patient's history.
D) Request an order for a varicella booster instead of the zoster vaccine.
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Chapter 32: Anticancer Drugs
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Q1) A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemotherapy.The patient asks the nurse why two chemotherapeutic agents are being used instead of just one.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two drugs are used."
B) "Two agents used together can have synergistic effects."
C) "Use of two drugs will increase tumoricidal activity in the G<sub>0</sub> phase of the cell."
D) "Using two agents will shorten the length of time chemotherapy is needed."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who is receiving vincristine (Oncovin)about long-term management of the treatment regimen.Which information will the nurse provide in teaching the patient?
A) "If you experience numbness of your hands, it will eventually resolve."
B) "If your IV starts to hurt, you should pull the IV out immediately."
C) "You should ask for antinausea medication at the first sign of nausea."
D) "You should report difficulty buttoning your clothes to your provider."
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Q1) The patient asks the nurse what apoptosis means.The nurse will explain that apoptosis refers to
A) alteration of cellular functions.
B) inhibition of cell division.
C) prevention of cell phase progression.
D) slow, planned cellular death.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous monoclonal antibodies to a patient who has cancer.What is an important nursing action for this patient?
A) Having resuscitation equipment readily available
B) Monitoring the patient's renal function during the infusion
C) Observing the patient closely for development of a rash
D) Performing careful intake and output
Q3) The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous temsirolimus (Torisel).To prevent a common adverse drug effect,the nurse will expect to administer which type of drug?
A) An antibiotic
B) An anticoagulant
C) An antiemetic
D) An antihistamine
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Chapter 34: Biologic Response Modifiers
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a young adult patient who will begin receiving interferon.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may have a low-grade fever while taking this medication."
B) "I may have serious cardiovascular side effects because of this drug."
C) "I should take antiemetics prior to each dose of this medication.
D) "I may need to avoid people who are sick while I'm taking this drug."
Q2) A patient is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A)subcutaneously.The patient experiences chills,fatigue,and malaise,and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102° F.The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order?
A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
B) Change to intravenous (IV) interferon alpha.
C) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
D) Obtain a serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine level.
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Chapter 35: Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A patient is admitted to the hospital after developing pneumonia.During the admission assessment,the patient reports having used a nasal decongestant spray for the past few weeks but thinks the nasal congestion is getting worse.The nurse will
A) request an order for a systemic decongestant medication.
B) request an order so the patient can continue to use the decongestant spray.
C) tell the patient the congestion will clear up after stopping the spray.
D) tell the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for an asthma exacerbation.The patient reports taking diphenhydramine at home at night to help with symptoms of allergic rhinitis and cough.The nurse will contact the patient's provider to request an order for which medication?
A) Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
B) Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
C) Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Benylin DM)
D) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Chapter 36: Lower Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A patient who is using inhaled cromolyn sodium (Intal)daily calls the clinic to report experiencing cough and a bad taste.The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?
A) Drink water before and after using the inhaler.
B) Schedule an appointment to discuss these effects with the provider.
C) Stop taking the medication immediately.
D) Use the inhaler only as needed for acute bronchospasms.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with mild emphysema and provides teaching about the disease and medications for treatment.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication regimen?
A) "I should use albuterol when my symptoms worsen."
B) "I will need to take oral prednisone on a daily basis."
C) "My provider will prescribe prophylactic antibiotics."
D) "My symptoms are reversible with proper medications."
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Chapter 37: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for a patient who has a ventricular dysrhythmia who is prescribed acebutolol (Spectral)200 mg twice daily.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Diuretics may decrease the effectiveness of this drug."
B) "Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting indicate a severe reaction."
C) "I should eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium intake."
D) "I should not stop taking this drug abruptly to avoid palpitations."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of a transdermal nitroglycerin patch.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will apply the patch as needed when I experience anginal pain."
B) "I will remove the old patch and replace it with a new one at bedtime each day."
C) "I should rotate sites when changing the patch to prevent skin irritation."
D) "When I am symptom-free, I may stop using the patch on a regular basis."
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Chapter 38: Diuretics
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)and digoxin (Lanoxin).Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?
A) Hypermagnesemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypokalemia
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to treat heart failure.When performing a health history on this patient,the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?
A) Asthma
B) Glaucoma
C) Gout
D) Hypertension
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Chapter 39: Antihypertensives
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Q1) The nurse understands that the dose of a medication such as propranolol may need to be changed for the patient of Asian descent.The nurse expects the provider to A) increase the daily dose.
B) decrease the frequency of the medication to every other day.
C) decrease the daily dose.
D) add a second antihypertensive medication.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking captopril (Capoten)for hypertension.The nurse reviews the patient's laboratory test results and notes increased BUN and creatinine.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the captopril and monitor vital signs.
B) Contact the provider to discuss changing to fosinopril (Monopril).
C) Obtain an order for intravenous fluids to improve urine output.
D) Request an order to add hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
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Q1) A patient is taking clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix).When teaching this patient about dietary restrictions while taking this medication,the nurse will instruct the patient to avoid excessive consumption of which food?
A) Garlic
B) Grapefruit
C) Green, leafy vegetables
D) Red meats
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving clopidogrel (Plavix).The patient calls the nurse to report flulike symptoms.The nurse notes a heart rate of 76 beats per minute,a blood pressure of 110/76 mm Hg,and a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
A) Anaphylaxis
B) An expected drug side effect
C) Hemorrhage
D) Possible MI
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Chapter 41: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral
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Q1) A patient will begin taking simvastatin (Zocor)to decrease serum cholesterol.When teaching the patient about this medication,the nurse will counsel the patient to take which action?
A) Return to the clinic annually for laboratory testing.
B) Take care when rising from a sitting to standing position.
C) Take the medication in the evening for best effect.
D) Use ibuprofen as needed for muscle aches and pain.
Q2) A patient begins taking cholestyramine (Questran)to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient reports abdominal discomfort and constipation.The nurse will provide which instruction to the patient?
A) Increase fluid and slowly increase fiber intake.
B) Stop taking the medication immediately.
C) Take an over-the-counter laxative.
D) Take the medication on an empty stomach.
Q3) A patient has been prescribed cilostazol.Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I can take the medication with food if it causes nausea."
B) "This medication is used to improve blood flow."
C) "I can continue to take ginkgo biloba to improve my memory."
D) "I should be cautious when standing."
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Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Q1) A woman who is 2 months pregnant reports having morning sickness every day and asks if she can take any medications to treat this problem.The nurse will recommend that the patient take which action first?
A) Contact the provider to discuss a possible need for intravenous fluids.
B) Contact the provider to discuss a prescription antiemetic.
C) Use nonpharmacologic measures such as saltines.
D) Take over-the-counter antiemetics such as diphenhydramine.
Q2) The parent of a child who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan)is not being used to suppress vomiting.The nurse will explain that,in children,this drug is more likely to cause which effect?
A) Excess sedation
B) Extrapyramidal symptoms
C) Paralytic ileus
D) Vertigo
Q3) An appropriate goal when teaching a patient who has diarrhea is that the patient A) will have less frequent, more formed stools.
B) will not have a stool for 1 to 2 days.
C) will receive adequate intravenous fluids.
D) will receive appropriate antibiotic therapy.
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Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs
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Q1) An elderly patient reports using Maalox frequently to treat acid reflux.The nurse should notify the patient's provider to request an order for which laboratory tests?
A) Liver enzymes and serum calcium
B) Liver enzymes and serum magnesium
C) Renal function tests and serum calcium
D) Renal function tests and serum magnesium
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which medication order would the nurse question for this patient?
A) Cimetidine (Tagamet)
B) Pantoprazole (Protonix)
C) Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
D) Ranitidine (Zantac)
Q3) Which antacid is likely to cause acid rebound?
A) Aluminum hydroxide
B) Calcium carbonate
C) Magnesium hydroxide
D) Magnesium trisilicate
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Chapter 44: Eye and Ear Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent.Which assessment would cause the nurse to withhold the drug and notify the provider?
A) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
B) Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
C) Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
D) Temperature of 37.9° C
Q2) The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who has glaucoma.The patient cannot remember the name of the drug prescribed but tells the nurse that the drug causes light sensitivity.The nurse knows that the drug is among which class of medications?
A) Alpha-adrenergic agonists
B) Beta-adrenergic blockers
C) Cholinergic agonists
D) Cholinesterase inhibitors
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Chapter 45: Dermatologic Disorders
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Q1) A patient who has psoriasis is taking methoxsalen (Oxsoralen)to treat the condition along with receiving therapeutic ultraviolet A.The nurse notes burning and blistering of the patient's skin.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the patient about any recent exposure to sunlight.
B) Explain to the patient that these signs mean the treatment is working.
C) Report spread of the psoriasis to the patient's provider.
D) Tell the patient to take the methoxsalen after the ultraviolet A treatment.
Q2) A patient who works outdoors has frequent contact dermatitis flares secondary to exposure to plant irritants.The patient asks the nurse how to minimize these episodes.The nurse will counsel this patient to perform which action?
A) Apply topical glucocorticoid medication prior to exposure.
B) Cleanse the skin immediately after any contact with plants.
C) Take systemic diphenhydramine (Benadryl) after being outdoors.
D) Use calamine lotion prior to working outdoors.
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Chapter 46: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) The nurse administers intravenous corticotropin (Acthar)to a patient.A serum cortisol level drawn 60 min later shows no change in serum cortisol levels from prior to the dose.What is the nurse's first action?
A) Notify the provider to discuss a possible non-functioning adrenal gland.
B) Recognize the need for an increased dose to treat pituitary insufficiency.
C) Request an order for a second dose of corticotropin to treat cortisone deficiency.
D) Request an order to repeat the serum cortisol level in 1-2 h.
Q2) Which would be a contraindication for hormone therapy with somatropin (Genotropin)in a school-age child?
A) Asthma
B) Dwarfism
C) Enuresis
D) Prader-Willi syndrome
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Chapter 47: Antidiabetics
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Q1) A patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about using a combination insulin product such as Humalog 70/20.The nurse will tell the patient that use of this product
A) depends on individual insulin needs.
B) is useful for patient with insulin resistance.
C) means less rotation of injection sites.
D) requires refrigeration at all times.
Q2) The patient asks the nurse about storing insulin.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "All insulin vials must be refrigerated."
B) "Insulin will last longer if kept in the freezer."
C) "Opened vials of insulin must be discarded."
D) "Some combination pens do not require refrigeration."
Q3) The parent of a junior high school child who has type 1 diabetes asks the nurse if the child can participate in sports.The nurse will tell the parent
A) that strenuous exercise is not recommended for children with diabetes.
B) that the child must be monitored for hyperglycemia while exercising.
C) to administer an extra dose of regular insulin prior to exercise.
D) to send a snack with the child to eat just prior to exercise.
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Chapter 48: Urinary Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection.The patient reports always having difficulty remembering to take medications.Which drug will the nurse expect the provider to select when treating this patient?
A) Fosfomycin tromethamine (Monurol)
B) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
D) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Q2) A 25-year-old female patient reports urinary frequency with pain on urination,flank pain,fever,and chills.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of which condition?
A) Cystitis
B) Dysuria
C) Pyelonephritis
D) Urethritis
Q3) Which side effects are common to most urinary antiseptics?
A) Dyspnea and chest pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Visual disturbances
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Chapter 49: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
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Q1) A pregnant woman asks the nurse if she must give up caffeinated coffee while pregnant.How will the nurse advise the patient?
A) "Two cups of coffee can increase your risk of spontaneous abortion."
B) "Drinking fewer than 6 cups of coffee per day is not harmful."
C) "You may consume coffee freely during your third trimester."
D) "There is evidence that caffeine is teratogenic."
Q2) Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?
A) "All women should take iron supplements throughout their pregnancy."
B) "Iron supplements are given to supply the fetus."
C) "Iron supplements usually are not necessary until the second trimester."
D) "The greatest iron demand is in the first trimester of pregnancy."
Q3) A woman who is 4 weeks pregnant is worried that a medication she took until 3 weeks ago may cause birth defects.The nurse will tell her that
A) drugs taken in the first week of pregnancy can cause CNS defects.
B) medications have increased teratogenicity during the first week of pregnancy.
C) she should have an ultrasound immediately.
D) teratogenic effects are rare in the first 2 weeks of pregnancy.
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Chapter 50: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for a postpartal woman who will take bisacodyl tablets to help with constipation.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) "Crush the tablet if it is difficult to swallow."
B) "Store this medication in a cool, dry place."
C) "Take the tablet with a carbonated beverage."
D) "Take with milk if gastrointestinal upset occurs."
Q2) When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative,the nurse will explain that mineral oil
A) does not have serious side effects.
B) is safe to take with other laxatives.
C) may be taken with food.
D) should be mixed with juice or soda.
Q3) The nurse has just administered Rh<sub>0</sub>(D)immune globulin (RhoGAM)to a postpartal woman.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) "Avoid live vaccines for 3 months."
B) "There are no adverse reactions to this injection."
C) "The immune globulin does not cross into breast milk."
D) "You will not need to have the injection with future deliveries."
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Chapter 51: Neonatal and Newborn
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a newborn infant whose mother is HBsAg-negative.The nurse expects to give the infant
A) hepatitis B immune globulin.
B) hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine 12 h later.
C) no vaccines.
D) recombinant hepatitis B vaccine.
Q2) The nurse is instructing a nursing student who will administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and phytonadione (vitamin K)injection to a newborn infant.The nurse will instruct the student to perform which action?
A) Administer the ointment after giving the injection.
B) Apply a 1-cm ribbon of ointment to the infant's eyes.
C) Apply the ointment along the lower border of the upper eyelids.
D) Warm the ointment in a warmer before applying.
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Q1) A 35-year-old woman asks the nurse about oral contraceptives.The nurse learns that the patient smokes and has a family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE).The nurse will suggest that the patient
A) discuss a progestin-only oral contraceptive with her provider.
B) may want to consider having a tubal ligation.
C) use a transdermal contraceptive product.
D) will not be a candidate for oral contraceptive products.
Q2) A woman who is infertile has taken 50 mg of clomiphene citrate (Clomid)from days 5 through 9 of a cycle and has not ovulated.The nurse will anticipate that the provider will perform which action?
A) Begin recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone therapy.
B) Increase the dose to 100 mg on days 5 through 9 of her next cycle.
C) Order clomiphene citrate to be given throughout her next cycle.
D) Repeat the 50 mg of clomiphene citrate for 2 more cycles.
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Chapter 53: Mens Reproductive Health
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Q1) A man who has been using androgen therapy tells the nurse that he and his wife wish to conceive a pregnancy.The nurse will tell this patient that
A) androgen therapy will not harm the fetus.
B) he will need to increase his dose of testosterone to increase his sperm count.
C) it may take 3 months after cessation of androgen therapy to conceive.
D) there should be no problems conceiving while using androgen therapy.
Q2) The nurse is teaching the parents of a boy who has inadequate pituitary function and delayed puberty about testosterone enanthate injections.Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "He will need x-rays of his hands every 6 months."
B) "Injections will be given deep into his gluteal muscles."
C) "Sexual development will occur in 1-2 years."
D) "We should report urinary tract problems immediately."
Q3) The oral antiandrogen drug flutamide (Eulexin)is used to treat which condition?
A) Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
B) Breast cancer
C) Male-pattern baldness
D) Metastatic prostate cancer
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Chapter 54: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) A patient is taking azithromycin to treat a chancroid infection.What nonpharmacologic measures will the nurse recommend as adjunct therapy to treat this infection?
A) Apply a bacteriostatic ointment to the lesions twice daily.
B) Avoid washing the lesions to prevent spread of the infection.
C) Cover the lesions with gauze at all times to minimize discomfort.
D) Use compresses to remove necrotic material and clean the lesions three times daily.
Q2) A woman is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and will begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl).What will the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
A) "Abstain from sexual intercourse while taking this medication."
B) "Do not consume alcohol while taking this drug and for 48 hours after finishing the prescription."
C) "Take this medication on an empty stomach to increase absorption."
D) "Topical preparations are ineffective for treating bacterial vaginosis."
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Chapter 55: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
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Q1) A patient is brought to the emergency department with severe wheezing,dyspnea,and peripheral edema.The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 88 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg.Which medication does the nurse expect to be given initially?
A) Albuterol
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Dopamine
D) Epinephrine
Q2) A patient with congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema is experiencing chest pain.The patient has an order for morphine sulfate IV 4 mg every 5-30 min PRN until chest pain is relieved.The last dose of 4 mg was 15 min prior,and the patient is complaining of chest pain and exhibiting increased work of breathing.The nurse notes a heart rate of 82 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute,and a blood pressure of 135/88 mm Hg.What will the nurse do next?
A) Administer morphine sulfate IV 4 mg over 1-5 min.
B) Administer naloxone (Narcan) to reverse respiratory depression.
C) Request an order for morphine sulfate IV 2 mg over 1-5 min.
D) Hold the next dose and notify the provider of the patient's symptoms.
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