NURS 615 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM LATEST 2025 WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+]//NURS 615 REAL

NURS 615 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM LATEST 2025 WITH QUESTIONS
AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS
[ALREADY GRADED A+]//NURS 615 REAL
Patients prescribed ASA therapy require education regarding the signs of ASA
toxicity. An early sign of toxicity is - ANSWER-tinnitus
Monitoring a patient on high-dose ASA levels include - ANSWER-salicylate level,
CBC, and urine pH
Patients on long-term ASA therapy should have _____ checked annually. -
ANSWER-CBC
(Salicylate levels are checked 7-10 days after initiation, then periodically, and
amylase is check prior to treatment)
Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past six months. She
should be assessed for - ANSWER-osteoporosis
Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a
second prescription for - ANSWER-omeprazole, a PPI to prevent peptic ulcer
disease
Daniel has been on 60 mg of prednisone for 10 days to treat severe asthma
exacerbation. It is time to discontinue the medication. How is it discontinued? -
ANSWER-taper the dosage to wean slowly
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are on chronic low-dose prednisone will
need co-treatment with which medications to prevent further adverse effects? -
ANSWER-biphosphonates, calcium, and vitamin D
Henry presents to the clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is
diagnosed with gout. What would be the best treatment? - ANSWER-low-dose
colchicine (1.2 mg first, then 0.6 mg after 1 hour)
Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes - ANSWER-it alway
Patients prescribed ASA therapy require education regarding the signs of ASA
toxicity. An early sign of toxicity is - ANSWER-tinnitus
Monitoring a patient on high-dose ASA levels include - ANSWER-salicylate level,
CBC, and urine pH
Patients on long-term ASA therapy should have _____ checked annually. -
ANSWER-CBC
(Salicylate levels are checked 7-10 days after initiation, then periodically, and
amylase is check prior to treatment)
Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past six months. She
should be assessed for - ANSWER-osteoporosis
Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a
second prescription for - ANSWER-omeprazole, a PPI to prevent peptic ulcer
disease
Daniel has been on 60 mg of prednisone for 10 days to treat severe asthma
exacerbation. It is time to discontinue the medication. How is it discontinued? -
ANSWER-taper the dosage to wean slowly
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are on chronic low-dose prednisone will
need co-treatment with which medications to prevent further adverse effects? -
ANSWER-biphosphonates, calcium, and vitamin D
Henry presents to the clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is
diagnosed with gout. What would be the best treatment? - ANSWER-low-dose
colchicine (1.2 mg first, then 0.6 mg after 1 hour)
Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes - ANSWER-it alway