NSG6005 Advanced Pharmacology (Mid
Term) Quiz| with Complete Answers|
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1. A patient with chronic pain is prescribed an opioid analgesic. What is the most important
nursing consideration when starting this medication?
Assess the patient for a history of substance use disorder.
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1. A patient with chronic pain is prescribed an opioid analgesic. What is the most important
nursing consideration when starting this medication?
Assess the patient for a history of substance use disorder.
2. A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin. What is a
significant potential side effect the nurse should monitor for?
Cardiotoxicity
3. When administering morphine for pain management, which vital sign should the nurse closely
monitor?
Respiratory rate
4. A patient receiving a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) complains of abdominal
pain. What should the nurse assess for as a potential complication?
Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding
5. A nurse is educating a patient about using acetaminophen for pain relief. What key point
should the nurse emphasize regarding dosage?
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, Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 4,000 mg to avoid liver toxicity.
6. A patient undergoing chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide is at risk for which potential
complication?
Hemorrhagic cystitis
7. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving an opioid and notes that the patient has developed
constipation. What is the best nursing intervention?
Administer a stool softener or laxative as prescribed.
8. A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What is an important nursing action
before administration?
Assess the patient's weight and vital signs, especially blood pressure.
9. A patient receiving gabapentin for neuropathic pain reports dizziness and drowsiness. What
should the nurse advise?
Caution the patient to avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving.
10. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving trastuzumab for breast cancer. Which adverse effect
should the nurse monitor closely?
Signs of heart failure, such as dyspnea and edema.
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