NURS 615 PHARM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+)- MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
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NURS 615 PHARM
NURS 615 PHARM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+)- MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
31. Tom is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. He should be taught to:
1. Take his lithium with food
2. Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt (sodium)
3. Drink at ...
31. Tom is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. He should be taught to:
1. Take his lithium with food
2. Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt (sodium)
3. Drink at least 2 quarts of water if he is in a hot environment
4. Monitor blood glucose levels - ANSWER-2
32. Cynthia is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would like to
get pregnant. What advice would you give her?
1 . Valproate is safe during all trimesters of pregnancy.
2. She can get pregnant while taking valproate, but she should take
adequate folic acid.
3. Valproate is not safe at any time during pregnancy.
4. Valproate is a known teratogen, but may be taken after the first trimester
if
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necessary. - ANSWER-4
33. When prescribing an opioid analgesic such as acetaminophen and
codeine (Tylenol #3), instructions to the patient should include:
1. The medication may cause sedation and they should not drive.
2. Constipation is a common side effect and they should increase fluids and
fiber.
3. Patients should not take any other acetaminophen-containing
medications at the same time.
4. All of the above - ANSWER-4
34. Kirk sprained his ankle and is asking for pain medication for his mild-to-
moderate pain. The appropriate first-line medication would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ANSWER-1
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35. Kasey fractured his ankle in two places and is asking for medication for
his pain. The appropriate first-line medication would be:
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Acetaminophen with hydrocodone (Vicodin)
3. Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
4. Oral morphine (Roxanol) - ANSWER-2
36. Jack, age 8, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed
methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about
the side effects of methylphenidate, which are:
1. Slurred speech and insomnia
2. Bradycardia and confusion
3. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
4. Insomnia and decreased appetite - ANSWER-4
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37. Monitoring for a child on methylphenidate for attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes:
1. ADHD symptoms
2. Routine height and weight checks
3. Amount of methylphenidate being used
4. All of the above - ANSWER-4
38. When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) to
adults with ADHD the nurse practitioner will need to monitor:
1. Blood pressure
2. Blood glucose levels
3. Urine ketone levels
4. Liver function - ANSWER-1
1. Factors that place a patient at risk of developing an antimicrobial-
resistant organism include:
1. Age over 50 years
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