NUR 6521 Final exam (Walden university)

Question 1 Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician's order if the patient has a history of osteoporosis or low bone density. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). diabetes mellitus. cardiac arrhythmias. Question 2 A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend aspiri n. advil. tyleno l. motri n. A Nurse Practitioner 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 electrocardiogram (ECG). electromyelogram (EMG). electroencephalogram (EEG). electrophysiologic study (EPS). A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 64-year-old female patient who is receiving IV heparin and reports bleeding from her gums. The nurse checks the patient's laboratory test results and finds that she has a very high aPTT. The nurse anticipates that which of the following drugs may be ordered? Coumadin Alteplase Ticlopidine Protamine sulfate Question 5 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 breast cancer. cancerous breast tenderness. pain in the heart. PMS. Question 6 A postmenopausal patient is prescribed bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the drug at bedtime. after meals. at any time of the day with tea or coffee. first thing in the morning. Question 7 Which test should the NP order for monitoring effectiveness of the patient receiving heparin? Arterial blood gas levels PTT Complete blood count Hemoglobin level