MN 553 Pharm Unit 7 Quiz Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023 Quiz

MN 553 Pharm Unit 7 Quiz

Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme

inhibitor is determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should

assess for:

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Hypokalemia

Impotence

Decreased renal function

Inability to concentrate

Answer- Decreased renal function

Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the

reason for it must be correct.

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Older adults because of reduced renal function

Administration of aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium

levels

Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the

absorption of digoxin

Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day

Answer- Older adults because of reduced renal function

Juanita had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and was on heparin in the hospital and was

discharged on warfarin. She asks her primary care provider NP why she was getting

both medications while in the hospital. The best response is to:

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Contact the hospitalist as this is not the normal guideline for prescribing these two

medications and she may have had a more complicated case.

Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because warfarin

takes a few days to reach effectiveness.

Encourage the patient to contact the Customer Service department at the hospital as

this was most likely a medication error during her admission.

Draw anticoagulation studies to make sure she does not have dangerously high

bleeding times.

Answer- Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because

warfarin takes a few days to reach effectiveness.

Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an

aspirin a day. Why would this be recommended?

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He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain.

Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.

Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health.

He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dosage.

Answer- Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.

Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions

include:

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Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods

Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods

Increasing intake of iron-containing foods

Making sure they eat 35 grams of fiber daily

Answer- Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods

Pernicious anemia is treated with:

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Folic acid supplements

Thiamine supplements

Vitamin B12