NURS 6521 ADVANCE PHARM ANSWERS WEEK 6 QUIZ
Test Week 6
-Quiz
A potassium level.
.
B use of alcohol.
.
C use of salt in his diet.
.
D blood pressure.
.
1 points
QUESTION 2
1. A nurse will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking allop...
QUESTION 1
1. A male patient is to begin glyburide (Diabeta) for type 2 diabetes.
Before the drug therapy begins, a priority action by the nurse will be to
A potassium level.
.
B use of alcohol.
.
C use of salt in his diet.
.
D blood pressure.
.
1 points
QUESTION 2
1. A nurse will monitor which of the following when assigned to a
patient taking allopurinol for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2
months?
A Blood sugar levels
.
B Blood pressure
.
C Body temperature
.
D Liver function tests
.
1 points
QUESTION 3
1. A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been
prescribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug
regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when
updating the nursing care plan for this patient?
, A Diarrhea related to anticholinergic effects
.
B Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
.
C Impaired Swallowing related to increased muscle tone
.
D Altered Nutrition, Less than Body Requirements, related to appetite
suppression
.
, 1 points
QUESTION 4
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with
hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) has been prescribed. Before the
drug therapy is started, the nurse will assess for which of the following?
A The patient's age
.
B History of taking anticoagulant drugs
.
C Allergy to seafood
.
D Hirsutism
.
1 points
QUESTION 5
1. A 33-year-old man has developed acute gouty arthritis. He has been
prescribed colchicine. When developing a care plan for this patient, which
factor will be most important for the nurse to consider?
A Typical daily fluid intake
.
B Dietary habits
.
C Ethnicity
.
D Work environment
.
1 points
QUESTION 6
1. A nurse is working with a 57-year-old man who is a former
intravenous drug abuser. He has been prescribed a weekly dosage of
methotrexate for his rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following will the
nurse include in her teaching plan for this patient?
A Take the tablets before bedtime
.
B Drink plenty of water every day
.
C Avoid red meat
.
D Avoid high-fat foods
.
1 points
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