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NURS 6521 Final Exam: Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University (FOR 100% CORRECT ANSWER AND MORE EXAM SETS CHECK THE LAST PAGE) Question 1 1 out of 1 points A nurse practitioner has been assi... gned to a 55-year-old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse to observe for which of the following? Selected Answer: Respiratory difficulty 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 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 Question 4 1 out of 1 points This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 06-08-2022 15:57:13 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/73335122/NURS-6521-Final-Exam-2020-Walden-Universitydocx/ A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor for which of the following? Selected Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began treatment with finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize? Selected Answer: The patient will experience complete bladder emptying Question 6 1 out of 1 points A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend Selected Answer: tylen ol. Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 29-year-old woman who is morbidly obese has recently begun a comprehensive, medically-supervised program of weight reduction. Prior to adding dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) to her regimen, the patient should be questioned about her intake of Selected Answer: caffeine. Question 8 1 out of 1 points A patient has endocarditis and is taking gentamicin. The Nurse Practitioner will be sure to monitor which of the following? Selected Answer: Creatinine clearance This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 06-08-2022 15:57:13 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/73335122/NURS-6521-Final-Exam-2020-Walden-Universitydocx/ Question 9 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol (Marinol) to help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the patient that he or she is taking an oral form of Selected Answer: marijua na. Question 1 0 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking allopurinol for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2 months? Selected Answer: Blood sugar levels Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 66-year-old woman has experienced a significant decline in her quality of life as a result of worsening rheumatoid arthritis. Her physician has prescribed etanercept and the APRN is responsible for facilitating this new aspect of the patient's drug regimen. This will involve the administration of Selected Answer: weekly subcutaneo [Show More]
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