NURS 615 PHARM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+)- MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
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NURS 615 PHARM
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NURS 615 PHARM
NURS 615 PHARM EXAM ACTUAL EXAM WITH
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+)- MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic
pain include:
1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins.
2. Chronic pain has a predominance...
Pathological similarities and differences between acute pain and chronic
pain include:
1. Both have decreased levels of endorphins.
2. Chronic pain has a predominance of C-neuron stimulation.
3. Acute pain is most commonly associated with irritation of peripheral
nerves.
4. Acute pain is diffuse and hard to localize. - ANSWER-2
A treatment plan for management of chronic pain should include:
1. Negotiation with the patient to set personal goals for pain management
2. Discussion of ways to improve sleep and stress
3. An exercise program to improve function and fitness
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4. All of the above - ANSWER-4
Chronic pain is a complex problem. Some specific strategies to deal with it
include:
1. Telling the patient to "let pain be your guide" to using treatment therapies
2. Prescribing pain medication on a "PRN" basis to keep down the amount
used
3. Scheduling return visits on a regular basis rather than waiting for poor
pain control to drive the need for an appointment
4. All of the above - ANSWER-3
Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of
chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential
chemical dependency?
1. Use of more than one drug to treat the pain
2. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill
3. Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines
4. Presence of a family member who has abused drugs - ANSWER-2
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The Pain Management Contract is appropriate for:
1. Patients with cancer who are taking morphine
2. Patients with chronic pain who will require long-term use of opiates
3. Patients who have a complex drug regimen
4. Patients who see multiple providers for pain control - ANSWER-2
The most frequent type of drug-food interaction is food:
1. Causing increased therapeutic drug levels
2. Affecting the metabolism of the drug
3. Altering the volume of distribution of drugs
4. Affecting the gastrointestinal absorption of drugs - ANSWER-4
Food in the gastrointestinal tract affects drug absorption by:
1. Altering the pH of the colon, which decreases absorption
2. Competing with the drug for plasma proteins
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3. Altering gastric emptying time
4. Altering the pH of urin - ANSWER-3
Food can alter the pH of the stomach, leading to:
1. Enhanced drug metabolism
2. Altered vitamin K absorption
3. Increased vitamin D absorption
4. Altered drug bioavailability - ANSWER-4
Fasting for an extended period can:
1. Increase drug absorption due to lack of competition between food and
the drug
2. Alter the pH of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting absorption
3. Cause vasoconstriction, leading to decreased drug absorption
4. Shrink the stomach, causing decreased surface area for drug absorption
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