D116: Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse

D116: Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Objective Assessment) All accurate 68 questions and answers

Q1.

Which drug types are able to pass through the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?

• ✔️ Lipid soluble drugs

• pH gradient drugs

• Basic drugs

• Acidic drugs

Q2.

An advanced practice registered nurse is providing care to a patient who has a history of a myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus type 2, and chronic renal failure.
Which medication needs to be discontinued for this patient?

• ✔️ Metformin

• Clopidogrel

• Regular insulin

• Metoprolol

Q3.

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is getting ready to prescribe some medications for a patient newly admitted with hepatitis and needs to consider the blood concentration ratio at which the drug may become toxic.
Which source should the APRN consult?

• ✔️ Therapeutic index

• Normality index

• Concentration ratio

• Solubility ratio

Q4.

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is writing a prescription for an infant while paying special attention to the unique metabolism rate of an individual of that age.
Which adjustment should the APRN make to this medication?

• ✔️ Decrease dosage since the metabolism is slower

• Increase dosage to decrease toxicity

• Decrease dosage since the liver is fully developed after birth

• Increase dosage since the metabolism is faster

Q66.

A patient who was admitted with atrial fibrillation is now in the ICU with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). The patient complains of muscle cramps and often states “I don’t eat fruits and vegetables.” Which electrolyte imbalance does the provider anticipate?

• Chloride

• ✔️ Potassium

• Calcium

• Cycloheximide

Q67.

Which device is used to deliver drugs to the lungs when using a nebulizer?

• Tracheostomy tube

• Face mask

• Intravenous (IV) drip

• ✔️ Nasal spray

Q68.

Which nutrient aids in the absorption of iron in an anemic patient?

• Fiber

• Oxalates

• ✔️ Vitamin C

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