NURS 6521N Week 11 Quiz (2018): Advanced Pharmacology: Walden University

Advanced Pharmacology Answers NURS 6521N Wk 11

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Question 1

A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug?

A.

That the infant’s skin has greater permeability than that of an adult

B.

That there is less body surface area to be concerned about

C.

That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants

D.

That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant’s body compared with an adult

1 points  

Question 2

A 21-year-old female has a history of irregular menses. She recently became sexually active, and would like to begin taking oral contraceptives (OCs). The nurse practitioner recognizes that most likely this patient would benefit from taking which category of OCs.

A.

Monophasic

B.

Triphasic OC

C.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

D.

Biphasic OC

1 points  

Question 3

A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man’s lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?

A.

“Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach.”

B.

“It’s best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal.”

C.

“This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet.”

D.

“Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food.”

1 points  

Question 4

A 13-year-old female took a weight loss drug that activated the sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

A.

Increased intranodal conduction time

B.

Increased cardiac conduction

C.

Decreased heart rate

D.

Decreased myocardial contraction

1 points  

Question 5

A nurse working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using

A.

body surface area.

B.

age in months.

C.

age in years.

D.

weight.

1 points