NURS 6521N (NURS 6521N)

Mr. Penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several months ago and has been unable to experience adequate relief of his symptoms. As a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (Ranexa). Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of ranolazine for the treatment of this patient's angina? Selected Answer: Mr. Penny requires concurrent treatment with a beta blocker, nitrate, or a calcium channel blocker.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glucocorticoids af...

A patient is prescribed fluoxetine but is concerned about the side effects. Which statement demonstrates accurate patient teaching when discussing the side effects associated with fluoxetine? Selected Answer: C. Induction of mania is rare.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient recently transferred following a suicide attempt has a history of schizophrenia, depression, and fibromyalgia. He is currently taking Amitriptyline (Elavil), Lisinopril, aspirin, and fluoxetine (Prozac). W...

A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy? Selected Answer: Excess fluid volume related to potential effects of drug therapy  Question 2 All of the following systemic drugs interfere with metabolism of oral contraceptives except Selected Answer: Corticosteroi ds  Que...

Legal and Ethical Implications of Closure and Disclosure In general, writing errors during prescription may bring forth deviations or inconsistencies in the intended order by dispensing the incorrect drug, dosage form, dose, wrong quality or even inadequate or inadequate labeling. The error can adversely affect the health professional, his organization and the health of the patient. With that in mind, it is then essential to consider the implications of either disclosing or not disclosing t...

Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting injection that blocks the mu-receptors would be the best treatment option for Brandon. Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe? Selected Answer: c. Naltrexone (VIVITROL)  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several weeks. Constipation is likely ...

Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting injection that blocks the mu-receptors would be the best treatment option for Brandon. Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe? Selected Answer: c. Naltrexone (VIVITROL)  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several weeks. Constipation is likely ...

NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology final exam Question 1 A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session? Targeted therapies...

Review Test Submission: Exam - Week 11 User Lisa Weatherford Course NURS-6521N-56,Advanced Pharmacology.2019 Winter Qtr 11/25-02/16-PT27 Test Exam - Week 11 Started 2/9/20 12:41 AM Submitted 2/9/20 2:24 AM Due Date 2/10/20 1:59 AM Status Completed Attempt Score 88 out of 100 points Time Elapsed 1 hour, 43 minutes out of 2 hours  Question 1 1 out of 1 points The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Sel...

NURS 6521NMidterm Exam Advanced Pharmacology. 100 Questions and Answers. 98% Score.

1. A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would be the 2. 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 3. A 51-year-old female patient has been receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for metastatic breast cancer. Her medical record indicates she has cardiomyopathy and a cumulative dose of 300 mg/m2 of doxorubicin. Which of the following meas...