NSG6005 Week 3 Quiz / NSG 6005 Week 3 Quiz (2 New Versions, 2022): South University (SATISFACTION GUARANTEED)

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1. Question : Jose is a twelve-year-old overweight child with a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL and LDL of 125 mg/dL. Along with diet education and recommending increased physical activity, a ... treatment plan for Jose would include ____ with a reevaluation in six months. Student Answer: statins niacin sterols bile acid-binding resins Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2 . Question : Donald has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. On the basis of his lipid profile, atorvastatin is prescribed. Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious adverse response to this drug. Donald should be told to: Student Answer: Become a vegetarian since this disorder is associated with eating red meat Stop taking the drug if abdominal cramps and diarrhea develop Report muscle weakness or tenderness and dark urine to his provider immediately Expect “hot flash” sensations during the first two weeks of therapy Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3 . Question : Patients who have angina, regardless of class, who are also diabetic should be on: Student Answer: Nitrates This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:31:46 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145544/Pharm3Quiz/ Beta blockers ACE inhibitors Calcium channel blockers Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 4 . Question : Beta blockers treat hypertension because they: Student Answer: Reduce peripheral resistance. Vasoconstrict coronary arteries. Reduce norepinephrine. Reduce angiotensin II production. Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 5 . Question : The treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency is: Student Answer: 1,000 mcg daily of oral cobalamin 2 gm/day of oral cobalamin 100 mcg/day vitamin B12 IM 500 mcg/dose nasal cyanocobalamin two sprays once a week Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 6 . Question : Isosorbide dinitrate is a long-acting nitrate given twice daily (BID). The schedule for administration is 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. because: This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:31:46 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145544/Pharm3Quiz/ Student Answer: Long-acting forms have a higher risk for toxicity. Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect. It must be taken with milk or food. Nitrate tolerance can develop. Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 7 . Question : Despite good blood pressure control, a nurse practitioner might change a patient’s drug from an ACEI to an ARB because the ARB: Student Answer: Is stronger than the ACEI Does not produce a dry, hacky cough Has no effect on the renal system Reduces sodium and water retention Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 8 . Question : Premature infants require iron supplementation with: Student Answer: 10 mg/day of iron 2 mg/kg per day until the age of twelve months 7 mg/day in diet 1 mg/kg per day until there is adequate intake of iron from foods Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:31:46 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145544/Pharm3Quiz/ Question 9 . Question : Scott is presenting for follow-up on his lipid panel. He had elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and an LDL of 122 mg/dL. He has already implemented diet changes and increased physical activity. He has mildly elevated liver studies. An appropriate next step for therapy would be: Student Answer: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Niacin (Niaspan) Simvastatin and ezetimibe (Vytorin) Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Points Received: 0 of 2.5 Comments: Question 10 . Question : Because primary hypertension has no identifiable cause, treatment is based on interfering with the physiological mechanisms that regulate blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics treat hypertension because they: Student Answer: Increase renin secretion. Decrease the production of aldosterone. Deplete body sodium and reduce fluid volume. Decrease blood viscosity. Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 11.Question : Art is a fifty-five-year-old smoker who has been diagnosed with angina and placed on nitrates. He complains of headaches after using his nitrate. An appropriate reply might be: Student Answer: “This is a parasympathetic response to the vasodilating effects of the drug.” This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:31:46 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145544/Pharm3Quiz/ “Headaches are common side effects with these drugs. How severe are they?” “This is associated with your smoking. Let’s work on having you stop smoking.” “This is not related to your medication. Are you under a lot of stress?” Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 12 . Question : Patients who are being treated for folate deficiency require monitoring of: Student Answer: Complete blood count every four weeks Hematocrit and hemoglobin at one week and then at eight weeks Reticulocyte count at one week Folate levels every four weeks until the hemoglobin stabilizes Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 13 . Question : Rodrigo has been prescribed procainamide after an episode of MI. He is monitored for dyspnea, jugular venous distention, and peripheral edema because they may indicate: Student Answer: Widening of the area of infarction Onset of congestive heart failure An electrolyte imbalance involving potassium Renal dysfunction Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:31:46 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/15145544/Pharm3Quiz/ Comments: Question 14 . Question : Dulcea has type II diabetes and a high triglyceride level. She has gemfibrozil prescribed to treat her hypertriglyceridemia. A history of which of the following might contraindicate the use of this drug? Student Answer: Reactive airway disease/asthma Inflammatory bowel disease Allergy to aspirin Gallbladder disease Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 15 . Question : Which of the following is true about procainamide and its dosing schedule? Student Answer: It produces bradycardia and should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac conditions that a slower heart rate might worsen. GI adverse effects are common, so the drug should be taken with food. Adherence can be improved by using a sustained-release [Show More]

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