NURS 6521N Week 11 Quiz / NURS6521 Week 11 Quiz (4 NEW Versions,160 Q/A):Walden University

NURS 6521N Week 11 Quiz / NURS6521 Week 11 Quiz (4 Latest Versions): Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University

Walden University NURS 6521N Week 11 Quiz / Walden University NURS6521 Week 11 Quiz (4 Latest Versions)

Question 1

A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug?

A.

That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult

B.

That there is less body surface area to be concerned about

C.

That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants

D.

That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an adult

1 points  

Question 2

A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active, and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes that most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.

A.

Monophasic

B.

Triphasic OC

C.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

D.

Biphasic OC

1 points  

Question 3

A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?

A.

“Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach.”

B.

“It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal.”

C.

“This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet.”

D.

“Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food.”

1 points  

Question 4

A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

A.

Increased intranodal conduction time

B.

Increased cardiac conduction

C.

Decreased heart rate

D.

Decreased myocardial contraction

1 points  

Question 5

A nurse working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using

A.

body surface area.

B.

age in months.

C.

age in years.

D.

weight.

1 points  

Question 6

A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem?

A.

Nephrotoxicity

B.

Hypokalemia

C.

Hypertensive crisis

D.

Cardiac dysrhythmia

1 points  

Question 7

A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will assess the patient's childbearing potential. The nurse will inform the patient that during sibutramine therapy she should

A.

abstain from sex.

B.

use adequate contraception.

C.

obtain a pap smear .

D.

take a pregnancy test every month.

1 points  

Question 8

A 10-year-old boy is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) daily for ADHD. At each clinic visit, the nurse's priority assessment would be

A.

body temperature.

B.

blood pressure.

C.

Vision.

D.

height and weight.

1 points  

Question 9

A nurse who provides care on a pediatric medicine unit has conducted a medication reconciliation of a recently-admitted patient. In light of the fact that the child takes methylphenidate (Ritalin), the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health problem?

A.

ADHD

B.

Anxiety

C.

Respiratory depression

D.

Obesity

1 points  

Question 10

The clinical nurse educator who oversees the emergency department in a children's hospital has launched an awareness program aimed at reducing drug errors. What measure addresses the most common cause of incorrect doses in the care of infants and children?

A.

Having nurses check their math calculations with a colleague before administering a drug.

B.

Recording drug administration in both the nurse's notes and the medication administration record (MAR)

C.

Avoiding intravenous administration of drugs whenever possible.

D.

Ensuring that a full assessment takes place no more than 30 minutes before giving a drug.

1 points  

Question 11

A nurse is explaining to the parents of a 6-year-old child suffering from angina why nitroglycerin patches for chest pain would not be appropriate. Which of the following will the nurse include in an explanation?

A.

A child has an erratic blood flow from an immature peripheral circulation, which increases drug absorption, causing an increase in adverse effects.

B.

A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an increase in absorption of topical agents, which may result in more adverse effects.

C.

A child's gastric pH is decreased, causing less of the drug to be absorbed from the subcutaneous skin, therefore producing more adverse effects.

D.

A child has a smaller body surface area, resulting in an increase in topical absorption, which can cause more adverse effects.

1 points  

Question 12

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

A.

trans fat.

B.

grapefruit juice.

C.

caffeine.

D.

alcohol.

1 points  

Question 13

A patient asks the nurse practitioner about food sources such as soybeans and soy products. The nurse practitioner understands that these foods are considered

A.

monotherapy.

B.

taboo.

C.

inappropriate.

D.

phytoestrogens.

1 points  

Question 14

A child is admitted to the burn unit with second and third degree burns on both arms and part of his or her face. When administering topical medications to the burned areas, the nurse should

A.

use clean technique only when applying the medication.

B.

use sterile technique when applying the medication.

C.

cool the medication prior to administration.

D.

allow the child to apply the medication if possible.

1 points  

Question 15

A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should

A.

offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible.

B.

insert a central intravenous line.

C.

have the mother hold the child firmly and sooth him while the drugs are administered.

D.

teach the boy about the fact that he will feel much better after he takes his medications.

1 points  

Question 16

A 15-year-old boy has been diagnosed with bone cancer after several months of fatigue and pain. What question should the nurse include in an assessment when trying to minimize the potential for adverse drug reactions?

A.

“How much do you weigh?”

B.

“On a scale of zero to ten, what level of pain is acceptable to you?”

C.

“Did Tylenol or other over-the-counter pain remedies ever relieve your pain?”

D.

“Do you ever use alcohol or drugs?”

1 points  

Question 17

A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the patient should provide medication teaching specifically to

A.

the mother and be sure to reinforce the need to force the medications, if her son does not want to take them.

B.

the mother regarding why the boy needs to take the medications.

C.

the boy by telling him not to worry about the medications and to take them as directed.

D.

both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.

1 points  

Question 18

A patient reports to a clinic with complaints of breast tenderness, a right lumpy breast, and no breast discharge. The breast tenderness occurs primarily during her menstrual cycle. The nurse practitioner probably suspects

A.

PMS.

B.

breast cancer.

C.

pain in the heart.

D.

cancerous breast tenderness.

1 points  

Question 19

A nurse practitioner orders 150 mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication

A.

for 20 days.

B.

once a day.

C.

every day until the infection is gone.

D.

for 30 days.

1 points  

Question 20

The recommended treatment for trichomoniasis is

A.

Flagyl.

B.

Diflucan.

C.

Meclizine.

D.

Amoxicillan.

1 points  

Question 21

A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would be the

A.

rectusfemoris muscle.

B.

ventrogluteal muscle.

C.

dorsogluteal muscle.

D.

deltoid muscle.

1 points  

Question 22

A nurse is administering drugs to a 10-year-old child who has multiple health problems. The child is underweight and is on a special diet. Which of the following will the nurse consider when planning for the best absorption of the prescribed drugs? (Select all that apply.)

A.

Diet

B.

Route of administration

C.

Age

D.

Weight

E.

Disease process

1 points  

Question 23

An immunocompromised 7-year-old child was recently discharged home with a peripherally-inserted central line (PIC line) for home antibiotic therapy. He has now been brought to the emergency department by his mother and father with signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon questioning, the mother states that she has been removing the PIC dressing daily and washing the site with warm water and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation?

A.

Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management

B.

Caregiver Role Strain

C.

Delayed Growth and Development

D.

Knowledge Deficit

1 points  

Question 24

A preterm neonate received caffeine for the treatment of apnea. The nurse should monitor the neonate for which of the following?

A.

Constipation

B.

Bloody stools

C.

Hypoglycemia

D.

Bradycardia

1 points  

Question 25

A nurse is having difficulty administering a bitter drug to a 5-year-old child. The nurse should

A.

give the drug in a pill form.

B.

have the parent gently force the child's mouth open.

C.

offer the child a flavored ice chip or ice pop prior to administering the drug.

D.

involve the child in a play therapy session, and then tell the child that the medicine is candy.

1 points  

Question 26

A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with a minor ailment and is to be administered medications at home for 2 weeks. The child lives with his mother, grandmother, and four other children between the ages of 14 months and 7 years. The home health nurse is asked to assess the home environment to determine if it is appropriate for the child to take his medication at home. Which of the following will have the greatest impact on the nurse's assessment?

A.

The health status of the other children

B.

Where the medications will be stored

C.

The mother and grandmother's understanding about the drugs

D.

How clean the house is

1 points  

Question 27

A 7-year-old child has been taking tetracycline for a bacterial infection. The nurse will be sure to inform the parents that this drug could cause

A.

staining of permanent teeth.

B.

sleep deprivation.

C.

orange-tinged urine.

D.

deep muscle pain.

1 points  

Question 28

A school nurse has been teaching high school students about the risks associated with marijuana use. However, the nurse has been met with considerable skepticism on the part of students, most of whom believe that marijuana is a benign drug. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse provide?

A.

“Marijuana can easily interact with other drugs and cause potentially fatal reactions.”

B.

“Every year, thousands of Americans end up in emergency departments with marijuana overdoses.”

C.

“Smoking marijuana is just as bad, or worse, for your lungs as smoking cigarettes.”

D.

“Most people don't know that marijuana can be just as addictive as heroin or cocaine over time.”

1 points  

Question 29

A 22-year-old woman has given birth to an infant who exhibits the signs and symptoms of maternal cocaine use during pregnancy. These signs and symptoms are a result of what pathophysiological effect of opioid use during pregnancy?

A.

Hypoxia as a result of a prolonged second stage of labor

B.

Changes in blood chemistry as a result of nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity

C.

Impaired maternal nutrition as a result of drug use

D.

Vasoconstriction leading to reduced placental blood flow

1 points  

Question 30

A 19-year-old patient reports to a clinic with vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A microscopic exam reveals trichomonas vaginalis. The nurse practitioner is aware that

A.

trichomoniasis discharge is typically thin and clear.

B.

it is unusual to have an odor with trichomoniasis.

C.

trichomoniasis is an incurable disease.

D.

asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear.

1 points  

Question 31

A nurse who provides care on a pediatric unit of a hospital is aware that the potential for harm as a result of drug errors is higher among infants and children than adults. This fact is primarily due to

A.

increased heart rate and subsequently rapid drug distribution among infants and children.

B.

increased body surface area relative to body volume in infants and children.

C.

the inability of infants and children and describe symptoms of adverse drug reactions.

D.

immature liver and kidney function in infants and children.

1 points  

Question 32

A nurse is going to administer medication to an infant using a medicine dropper. The best method is to open the child's mouth by gently squeezing the cheeks and placing the drops

A.

at the back of the mouth.

B.

on top of the tongue.

C.

in the buccal pouch.

D.

under the tongue.

1 points  

Question 33

A patient is being seen in the emergency department for a sprained ankle and is given a drug to relieve pain. When a second dose of the pain medication is given, the patient develops redness of the skin, itching, and swelling at the site of injection of the drug. The most likely cause of this response is

A.

a paradoxical response.

B.

an allergic response.

C.

a hepatotoxic response.

D.

an idiosyncratic response.

1 points  

Question 34

A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How many milligrams will the patient receive in one dose?

A.

1000 mg

B.

2000 mg

C.

3000 mg

D.

4000 mg

1 points  

Question 35

A 16-year-old boy is prescribed cromolyn sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the drug, which of the following will the nurse include in instructions to the patient?

A.

Take the drug for one full week before coming in contact with allergens

B.

Drink plenty of fluids.

C.

Avoid high noise levels

D.

Take the drug on a full stomach

1 points  

Question 36

A nurse is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to be started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and weight, the nurse will prepare the patient for an

A.

electroencephalogram (EEG).

B.

electrocardiogram (ECG).

C.

electromyelogram (EMG).

D.

electrophysiologic study (EPS).

1 points  

Question 37

A nurse is providing patient education to a 13-year-old girl who was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the patient will alert the nurse that special instructions regarding insulin are necessary?

A.

“I am on the middle school track team.”

B.

“My mother is going to give me my insulin.”

C.

“I walk two blocks to school every day.”

D.

“We live in a two-story house.”

1 points  

Question 38

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who complains of chronic headaches. His mother reports that she gives him Tylenol at least three times a day. Which of the following will the nurse work with the physician to evaluate?

A.

Cardiac function

B.

Hepatic function

C.

Respiratory function

D.

Renal function

1 points  

Question 39

To which of the following patients would a medication nurse most likely administer caffeine as part of the treatment plan?

A.

A preterm neonate who has apnea

B.

A 52-year-old man with narcolepsy

C.

A school-age child with severe ADHD

D.

A 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of gastric ulcerations

1 points  

Question 40

A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?

A.

A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes

B.

A 28-year-old African-American woman with hyperthyroidism

C.

A 60-year-old African-American man who experiences angina

D.

A 38-year-old Caucasian woman with glaucoma