NSG 6005 TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetes better than either drug alone? correct answer: Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers An appropriate drug for the treatment of depression with anxiety would be correct answer: escitalopram (Lexap...

Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? correct answer: Upregulating the activity of one of the body's natural anticoagulant molecules, antithrombin III what physiologic action happens when the offending drug is administered during an anaphylactic reaction correct answer: mast cells lib...

Drugs that use CYP3A4 isoenzymes for metabolism may correct answer: Both 1 and 2 Drugs that have a significant first-pass effect correct answer: Are rapidly metabolized by the liver and may have little if any desired action a patient's nutritional intake and lab work reflect hypoalbuminemia...

Factors that place a patient at risk of developing an antimicrobial-resistant organism include: correct answer: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials Infants and young children are at higher risk of developing antibiotic- resistant infections due to: correct answer: the fact that children this ag...

nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by correct answer: the state board of nursing for each state the benefits to the patient of having an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prescriber include correct answer: nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and incl...

Disease states in addition to hypertension in which beta blockade is a compelling indication for the use of beta blockers include: A. Heart failure B. Angina C. MI D. Dyslipidemia correct answer: C. MI When a patient is on selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors: A. The complete blood c...

1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. The State Board of Nursing for each state D. The State Board of Pharmacy correct answer: C 2. Physician Assistant (PA) prescriptive auth...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy correct answer: 3. The State Board of Nursing for each st...

Jayla is a nine-year-old who has been diagnosed with migraines for almost two years. She is missing up to a week of school each month. Her headache diary confirms she averages four or five migraines per month. Which of the following would be appropriate? A. Prescribe amitriptyline (Elavil) daily,...

Assessments needed before prescribing HTN meds correct answer: BP (at least 3), head-toe, Labs (renal fxn & K+) Why are ACE Inhibitors good for diabetics? correct answer: improves insulin sensitivity and protects the kidneys What creatinine level would cause a change in dosage of ACE Inhibit...

The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (Ny...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by correct answer: the state board of nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include correct answer: nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and incl...

Genetic polymorphisms account for differences in metabolism, including: 1. Poor metabolizers, who lack a working enzyme 2. Intermediate metabolizers, who have one working, wild-type allele and one mutant allele 3. Extensive metabolizers, with two normally functioning alleles 4. All of th...

Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? correct answer: low-dose colchicine Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes correct answer: Colchicine always causes...