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1WALDEN UNIVERSITY | MIDTERM RETAKE | (2021) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Week 7
MIDTERM RETAKE ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM - WEEK 7
EXAM
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A 70-year-old man who enjoys good health began taking low-dose
aspirin several months ago based on recommendations that he
read in a magazine article. During the man's most recent visit to
his care provider, routine blood work was ordered and the results
indicated an unprecedented rise in the man's serum creatinine and
blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. How should a nurse best
interpret these findings?
Selected
Answer: The man may be experiencing nephrotoxic
effects of aspirin
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
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A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She
has
a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about
developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take
disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the
combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the
following?
Selected
Answer: Nausea
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is diabetic and has been
diagnosed with hypertension. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor,
captopril, has been prescribed for her. Which of the following should the Nurse
Practitioner assess before beginning drug therapy?
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Selected Serum potassium
Answer: levels
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The APRN is prescribing a medication that is known to induce hepatic enzymes.
What effect should you anticipate?
Selected Induction increases the rate of metabolism, thereby
Answer: decreasing serum levels of drug
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient is being treated for respiratory infection. He is a recovering
alcoholic
and has impaired liver function. The nurse will instruct the patient
to be especially cautious when taking
Selected
Answer: an elixir.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 45-year-old man who is a construction worker has been diagnosed with
hyperlipidemia and has been prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will
advise the patient to
Selected
Answer: avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A patient is taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for spasticity associated with
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multiple sclerosis. Which of the following should be the priority for
monitoring?
Selected
Answer: Renal function
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A 79-year-old patient in a long-term care facility is to receive an
intravenous
fat emulsion. Which of the following lab values would be a priority
for the nurse to assess before administration?
Selected
Answer: Triglyceride levels
• Question 9
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