N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

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A 16-year-old adolescent is 6 weeks pregnant. The pregnancy has exacerbated her acne. She asks her CNM if she can resume taking her isotretinoin (Accutane) prescription, a category X drug, prescribed by her dermatologist. What is the most appropriate response by the CNM: N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

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a.

“You should consult with your dermatology provider at your next visit.”

b.

“Accutane is known to cause birth defects and should never be taken during pregnancy.”

c.

“Since you have a prescription for Accutane, it is safe to resume using it.”

d.

“You should reduce the Accutane dosage by half during pregnancy.”

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To reduce the effect of a prescribed medication on the infant of a breastfeeding mother, how should the CNM teach the mother to take the medication?  N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

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a.

Immediately before the next feeding

b.

At night

c.

In divided doses at regular intervals around the clock

d.

Immediately after breastfeeding

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To reduce the chance of a duplicate medication order for the older patient who presents for his first outpatient visit with a CNP after a hospitalization, what action should the provider take? (Select all that apply.)

Select one or more:

a.

Call in all prescriptions to the patient’s pharmacies rather than relying on paper copies of prescriptions.

b.

Give all prescriptions to the patient’s family member.

c.

Take a medication history, including all OTC and prescription medications and a pharmacy history.

d.

Work with the patient’s other health care providers to limit the number of prescriptions.

e.

Perform the process of medication reconciliation before sending the patient home.

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Little human research has explored the safety or harmfulness of herbs in:

Select one:

a.

pregnancy

b.

lactation

c.

Both a and b

d.

Neither a nor b

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According to a survey conducted by AARP and the NCCAM in 2006:

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a.

25% of people 50 years of age or older do not talk to their doctors about their use of CAM.

b.

10% of people 50 years of age or older do not talk to their doctors about their use of CAM.

c.

69% of people 50 years of age or older do not talk to their doctors about their use of CAM.

d.

50% of people 50 years of age or older do not talk to their doctors about their use of CAM. N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

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As with prescribed medications, herbal doses may have to be adjusted in the pediatric population according to:

Select one:

a.

weight

b.

age

c.

Both a and b

d.

Neither a nor b

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Some herbs, when combined with pharmaceuticals that have similar or comparable actions, may have an additive effect. Additive effects may be:

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a.

beneficial

b.

detrimental

c.

Both a and b

d.

Neither a nor b

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The best-investigated metabolic interactions are those involving St. John’s Wort. This herb, which is claimed to be effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, appears to:

Select one:

a.

be a weak inducer of isozyme CYP 3A4.

b.

have no affect on isozyme CYP 3A4.

c.

be a neutral inducer of isozyme CYP 3A4.

d.

be a potent inducer of isozyme CYP 3A4.

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Many practitioners believe that botanical therapies should be used in conjunction with pharmaceuticals to enhance healing by strengthening the body’s immune system to protect against infection and disease. An example of an enhanced combination is:

Select one:

a.

a blend of herbals with prescription glucocorticoids.

b.

a blend of herbals with prescription antipsychotics.

c.

a blend of herbals with prescription antiepileptics.

d.

a blend of herbals with prescription antibiotics.

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The patient tells the CNP that he has been using the herbal product saw palmetto. She recognizes that this supplement is often used to treat which condition? N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

Select one:

a.

Urinary tract infection

b.

Urinary problems associated with prostate enlargement

c.

Insomnia

d.

Symptoms of menopause

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Antitussives, which are medications containing dextromethorphan, are common and one of the most commonly abused drugs, especially by: N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

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a.

adults 65 years and older.

b.

adults between the ages of 35-50 years.

c.

adults between the ages of 21-25 years.

d.

teenagers.

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No evidence indicates that patients who take vitamins:

Select one:

a.

live longer.

b.

have fewer cancers.

c.

Both a and b

d.

Neither a nor b

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A family nurse practitioner advises a nursing mother who has postpartum mastitis to take antibiotics as prescribed and:

Select one:

a.

pump the unaffected breast with a lactation pump.

b.

continue to nurse with both breasts.

c.

temporarily switch to formula.

d.

take cool showers.

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The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased risk for hepatic side effects. Which action is most important when prescribing this medication to an 80-year-old patient?

Select one:

a.

Ensure that the drug is given in the correct dose at the correct time to minimize the risk of adverse effects.

b.

Obtain pretreatment laboratory work.

c.

Give the medication intravenously so that the drug does not pass through the liver.

d.

Discontinue the order; the drug is contraindicated for this patient.

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The nurse practitioner is preparing to administer penicillin G intramuscularly to a child. The child’s parents ask why the drug cannot be given in an oral liquid form. What is the nurse practitioner’s reply?

Select one:

a.

“This drug has a narrow therapeutic range, and the dose must be tightly controlled.”

b.

“This drug is absorbed much too quickly in an oral form.”

c.

“This drug causes severe gastric upset if given orally.”

d.

“This drug would be inactivated by enzymes in the stomach.”

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A nurse practitioner is caring for a patient and her newborn immediately after delivery. The patient’s medication history includes prenatal vitamins throughout pregnancy, one or two glasses of wine before knowing she was pregnant, occasional use of an albuterol inhaler in her last trimester, and intravenous morphine during labor. What will the nurse practitioner expect to do? N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

Select one:

a.

Note a high-pitched cry and irritability in the infant and observe for seizures.

b.

Prepare the patient for motor delays in the infant caused by the alcohol use.

c.

Monitor the infant’s respirations and prepare to administer naloxone if needed.

d.

Administer opioids to the infant to prevent withdrawal syndrome.

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A nurse practitioner is teaching a class to a group of pregnant patients. The nurse practitioner correctly teaches that the highest risk of teratogen-induced gross malformations exists during which time?

Select one:

a.

During the third trimester

b.

During the second trimester

c.

During the first trimester

d.

Immediately before conception

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Which types of drugs taken by a pregnant patient are more likely to have effects on a fetus?

Select one:

a.

Lipid-soluble drugs

b.

Drugs that are highly polar

c.

Ionized drugs

d.

Protein-bound drugs

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An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash when exposed to allergens. The infant’s parents ask the nurse practitioner about using a topical antihistamine. What should the nurse practitioner tell them?

Select one:

a.

Topical medications have fewer side effects than those given by other routes.

b.

Antihistamines given by this route are not absorbed as well in children.

c.

The child will also need oral medication to achieve effective results.

d.

Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.

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A thin older adult woman is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting, diarrhea, and poor intake of foods and fluids. She has not voided since admission. In preparing to care for this patient, the nurse practitioner will look for what laboratory values to help guide medication administration? N521 Advanced Pharmacology Progress Test 2 Answers

Select all that apply.

Select one or more:

a.

Creatinine clearance

b.

Gastric pH

c.

Plasma drug levels

d.

Serum albumin

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