MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM 2
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1. A provider has Intestinal problems, Kidney function, Liver function
prescribed a female
patient a medication that
induces P-glycoprotein
(PGP). The provider will be
particularly concerned
about which aspects of
the patient's medical
history?
A 4-year-old child who Respiratory support
ingested several
cigarettes at home
presents to the
emergency department
with nausea and vomiting
and a weak, thready pulse
of 120 beats/minute. What
intervention will the
provider order?
,A 5-year-old has gray Tetracyclines
teeth. When taking a
medication history, the
provider will ask about
previous use of which
group of medications?
Amiodarone is prescribed Chest radiograph, Ophthalmologic examination,
for a patient. Which Pulmonary function tests, Thyroid function tests
baseline tests will the
prescriber order before
this medication is started?
Azithromycin is prescribed Muscle pain
for a patient who
develops an infection. The
patient's only other
medication is simvastatin.
Which patient symptom
will create the greatest
concern for the provider?
Before initiating cetuximab Colorectal cancer
therapy, the provider will
order epidermal growth
factor receptor (EGFR)
testing for the patient
having which condition?
A child attending daycare 375 mg of a 500 mg/5 mL solution PO twice daily
is prescribed 750 mg of an
antibiotic for 10 days. The
drug may be dosed in
several ways and is
available in two
concentrations. Which
dosing regimen will the
provider consider to best
assure drug adherence?
,A college student is Dantrolene
brought to the emergency
department after
collapsing at a nightclub.
The patient has a
temperature of 105F, a
clenched jaw, and
confusion. Which
medication will the
provider prescribe?
A drug can cause Thoroughly educate the patient about recognizing
symptoms that resemble such symptoms and the need to notify the office
those of Parkinson immediately.
disease. What action
should the prescriber take
to minimize the potential
patient risk?
The drug manual states Obtaining baseline liver function studies
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?
Four older adult patients An underweight patient with a chronically low
are taking multiple appetite
medications. For which
patient is the provider
most concerned about the
risk for adverse drug
effects?
, A frail older adult patient Creatinine clearance, Plasma drug levels, Serum
is admitted to the hospital albumin
after several days of
vomiting, diarrhea, poor
intake of foods and fluids,
and anuria for 8 hours.
What laboratory studies
will the provider order to
help guide medication
administration?
How can the prescriber's Pharmacists have additional information on drug
regular collaboration with interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate
a pharmacist improve medication dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand
positive outcomes for knowledge of the facility formulary.
patients?
An infant developed a Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause
pruritic rash following toxicity in this age group.
exposure to an allergen.
The infant's parents ask
the provider about using a
topical antihistamine. What
information should the
provider use to address
the parents' question?
An infant is prescribed a Evidence of drug toxicity
medication that has a
narrow therapeutic range
and is excreted by the
kidneys. The provider will
monitor closely for which
effect?
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