2024 ACTUAL NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM|
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QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED EXAM
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A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin)
refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially?
Arrange to schedule an appointment with the patient.
A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The
patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does
not feel that the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider
take to best minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness?
Auscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs.
A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient
history finding would be most concerning to the provider?
The patient drinks two glasses of wine every night.
The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital
discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to
effectively manage medication therapy?
Asking the patient to demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin
,2024 ACTUAL NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM|
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QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED EXAM
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A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches
is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the
patient's concern?
Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for
hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication
to an 80-year-old patient?
Obtaining baseline liver function studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which action is most
important for the provider to take in order to determine if the therapeutic level is
maintained?
Order periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive authority for both
advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs)?
More patients will have access to health care.
A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new
onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular rash on the chest and neck. Which
action is most important for the provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for
injury?
, 2024 ACTUAL NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM|
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QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
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Discontinue the ampicillin.
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's
commitment to adherence to any type of medication therapy?
Providing medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's
nonadherence with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the
therapy?
"I've been taking this medication for well over a week and I lost only a half a
pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients?
Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions. The pharmacist can
suggest adequate medication dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of
the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of
effective medication education?
"This medication needs to be stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets daily: 1
with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and one with dinner." "You need to take the
medication as we discussed until all the tablets are gone." "Call the office
immediately if you begin experiencing any itching, headache, or difficulty
breathing."
COMPREHENSIVE TESTBANK WITH ALL
QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED EXAM
SUCCESS
A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin)
refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially?
Arrange to schedule an appointment with the patient.
A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The
patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does
not feel that the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider
take to best minimize patient risks and maximize medication effectiveness?
Auscultate the patient's lung sounds and obtain other relevant vital signs.
A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient
history finding would be most concerning to the provider?
The patient drinks two glasses of wine every night.
The provider prepares a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes for hospital
discharge. Which action by the provider will best support the patient's ability to
effectively manage medication therapy?
Asking the patient to demonstrate how to measure and administer insulin
,2024 ACTUAL NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM|
COMPREHENSIVE TESTBANK WITH ALL
QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED EXAM
SUCCESS
A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches
is not working. Which action is the prescriber's priority when addressing the
patient's concern?
Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for
hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication
to an 80-year-old patient?
Obtaining baseline liver function studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which action is most
important for the provider to take in order to determine if the therapeutic level is
maintained?
Order periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive authority for both
advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs)?
More patients will have access to health care.
A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new
onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular rash on the chest and neck. Which
action is most important for the provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for
injury?
, 2024 ACTUAL NURSING MSN 571 FINAL EXAM|
COMPREHENSIVE TESTBANK WITH ALL
QUESTIONS, VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED EXAM
SUCCESS
Discontinue the ampicillin.
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's
commitment to adherence to any type of medication therapy?
Providing medication education that the patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's
nonadherence with their medication plan is related to dissatisfaction with the
therapy?
"I've been taking this medication for well over a week and I lost only a half a
pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients?
Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions. The pharmacist can
suggest adequate medication dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of
the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of
effective medication education?
"This medication needs to be stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets daily: 1
with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and one with dinner." "You need to take the
medication as we discussed until all the tablets are gone." "Call the office
immediately if you begin experiencing any itching, headache, or difficulty
breathing."
