PHARM FINAL EXAM VERSION # 4 Q&A MEDICATIONS, DIET

PHARM FINAL EXAM VERSION # 4 Q&A MEDICATIONS, DIET

Q3. A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an episode of status epilepticus (SZ). Diazepam is to be administered intravenously. The APRN will be sure to- Answer: avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the wrist. 1 out of 1 point.

Q5. 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? Answer: Dietary habits. 1 out of 1 point.

Q13. 1 out of 1 point. A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her treatment includes a regular dosage of methotrexate. The APRN will advise her to take which of the following vitamin supplements while taking the drug? Answer: Vitamin B. (Explanation-a Large dose of vitamin b supplement suppressed pro- inflammatory cytokine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.)

Q24. The Nurse Practitioner notices a cold sore on a patient's upper lip and requests medication; Docosanol (Abreva) is ordered. Before applying the medication, the nurse would first- Answer: assess the area and make sure that there are no open lesions or abrasions. 1 out of 1 point.