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NUR6521 final EXAMS CORRECTLY ANSWERED/UPDATED 2023
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NUR6521 finalQuestion 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
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
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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
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
Question 8
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Finasteride (Proscar) is prescribed for a 50-year-old man who is experiencing a problem with
urination secondary to an enlarged prostate. The practitioner would teach the patient that
while he is taking this medication, it is important to:
Increase his fluid intake.
Restrain from sexual activity
Take special precautions around women of childbearing age
Begin folic acid
Question 9
A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae.
She is being treated with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing
action for this patient would be to monitor
blood sugar levels
daily. liver enzymes
monthly.
plasma concentrations
regularly. urine output
daily.
Question 10
A patient has been taking doxazosin (Cardura) 2 mg PO daily for 3 weeks
for treatment of BPH. He returns to the clinic and is complaining of feeling
dizzy when he stands up. Which action would the family nurse practitioner
take?
Order urinalysis (UA) to determine hematuria and presence of bacteria.
Determine blood pressure (BP) with patient lying down, standing,
and sitting. Review with patient his symptoms over the past 3
weeks.
Perform digital rectal exam to determine if prostate is smaller than previously noted.
Question 11
A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective
injection site would be the
deltoid muscle.
rectus femoris
muscle.
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ventrogluteal muscle.
dorsogluteal muscle.
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