Course NURS-6521N-54,Advanced Pharmacology.2019 Winter Qtr 11/2502/16-PT27
Question 1
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 50-year-old woman who is taking
methotrexate (MTX) for breast cancer. The nurse will instruct the patient to avoid which of the
following drugs?
Answer: Salicylates
Question 2
An oncology nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cancer and is discussing with a
colleague the factors that contribute to the success or failure of a patient's chemotherapy.
Which of the following cancerous cells is most susceptible to the effects of chemotherapeutic
drugs?
Answer: Cells that have a rapid mitotic rate
Question 3
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the
patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a
priority action by the nurse?
Answer: Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
Question 4
A 67-year-old man who is being treated for prostate cancer is taking epoetin alfa. The nurse
will instruct the patient to
Answer: schedule an appointment to measure hemoglobin twice a week for at least 2 to 6
weeks.
Question 5
A patient has completed 4 weeks of treatment with epoetin alfa. Which of the following
assessment findings would most strongly indicate that treatment has been effective?
Answer: The patient's hemoglobin level is 11 g/dL
Question 6
A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her treatment includes a
regular dosage of methotrexate. The APRN will advise her to take which of the following
vitamin supplements while taking the drug?
Answer: Vitamin B
Question 7
On the advice of her sister, a 52-year-old woman has visited her nurse practitioner to discuss
the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy in controlling the symptoms of
menopause. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Answer: "It's important to balance the possible benefits of HRT with the fact that it might
increase your risk of heart disease and stroke"
Question 8
A child is taking permethrin for head lice. The Nurse Practitioner will instruct her mother to
Answer: stop using creams, ointments, and oils on the child's skin and scalp.
Question 9
A male patient is taking finasteride for BPH. Which of the following will the nurse evaluate at
each clinic visit?
Answer: Urinary elimination patterns
Question 10
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the
patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should
question the physician's order if the patient has a history of
Answer: cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 11
A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebcin) for a nosocomial infection. Which of the
following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
Answer: The peak and trough blood levels
Question 12
Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and
physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written
prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be provided
within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency dispensing written on the
prescription. These prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written each
time. Examples include certain amphetamines and barbiturates. This is scheduled drug
Answer: Schedule 2
Question 13
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has
necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
Answer: ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
Question 14
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the consequences of this health
problem include an inability to maintain an erection. Which of the following medications
would best address this patient's erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Answer: Exogenous testosterone
Question 15
A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD has
been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness. He confides in the school
nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant to improve his mood. After
immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is
phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that
this combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem?
Answer: Hypertensive crisis
Question 16
An elderly woman is slated for a hemiarthroplasty (hip replacement surgery) after falling and
breaking her hip on the stairs outside her home. The woman's pain in the time since her injury
has been severe, and her care team has been treating it with morphine. Which of the following
administration schedules is most likely to control the patient's pain?
Answer: Twice-daily doses of long-acting morphine, with short-acting morphine available for
breakthrough pain
Question 17
A 3-year-old boy has developed otitis media and requires antibiotics. In order to increase the
chance that the boy will take his prescribed medication, the nurse should
Answer: offer a choice between liquid and chewable medications, if possible.
Question 18
A nurse practitioner orders a single dose of 2 g Metronidazole orally. How many milligrams
will the patient receive in one dose?
Answer: 2000 mg
Question 19
A Nurse Practitioner is assigned to a patient who is at 32 weeks' gestation and is receiving
terbutaline (Brethine) IV for 24 hours to control preterm labor. Which of the following nursing
actions will the nurse take to decrease the risk of hypotension and promote circulation to the
fetus?
Answer: Instruct the patient to lie on her left side during the infusion.
Question 20
A patient is prescribed ganciclovir to treat a CMV infection. An oral dosage is prescribed. To
help increase bioavailability of the drug, the nurse will encourage the patient to take the
medication
Answer: with high-fat meals.
Question 21
A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the
drug
Answer: on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking any meals or other drugs.
Question 22
An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been
admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse
most safely administer this drug?
Answer: Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an infusion pump
Question 23
A 60-year-old patient experienced a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath and
was subsequently diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in the emergency department. The
patient has been started on an intravenous heparin infusion. How does this drug achieve
therapeutic effect?
Answer: By inactivating clotting factors and thus stopping the coagulation cascade
Question 24
A 43-year-old man has been diagnosed with active TB. He is prescribed a multiple drug
therapy, including INH and rifampin. A priority assessment by the nurse will be to monitor
which combination of laboratory test results?
Answer: Serum alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, and bilirubin
Question 25
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 46-year-old female patient who is taking paclitaxel for
ovarian cancer. Two or three days after the infusion of the drug, the nurse must closely
monitor for which of the following?
Answer: Neurotoxicity
Question 26
A Nurse Practitioner is assessing a patient who has chronic lymphoblastic myelogenous
leukemia. The treatment plan includes hydroxyurea (Hydrea). The nurse will assess the patient
for which of the following?
Answer: Leukopenia
Question 27
A Nurse Practitioner is obtaining baseline physical data from a 7-year-old patient who is to be
started on dextroamphetamine for ADHD. After obtaining vital signs, height, and weight, the
nurse will prepare the patient for an
Answer: electrocardiogram (ECG).
Question 28
A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse
will begin by monitoring this drug therapy by obtaining
Answer: liver enzymes weekly until the drug therapy is completed.
Question 29
A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy. The
medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids on a regular basis. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take
Answer: antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking INH.
Question 30
A patient is being seen in the emergency department for a sprained ankle and is given a drug to
relieve pain. When a second dose of the pain medication is given, the patient develops redness
of the skin, itching, and swelling at the site of injection of the drug. The most likely cause of
this response is
Answer: an allergic response.
Question 31
A patient is taking flavoxate hydrochloride (Urispas) to help control an overactive bladder. On
a follow-up visit to the clinic, the nurse will question the patient about which of the following?
Answer: Dental hygiene practices
Question 32
A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the Nurse Practitioner that she is an alcoholic and has
been consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during
pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
Answer: microcephaly.
Question 33
A 62-year-old patient taking tamoxifen exhibits increased bone and tumor pain along with a
local disease flare. The nurse interprets this as an indication of which of the following?
Answer: The tumor responding to treatment
Question 34
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with a minor ailment and is to be administered medications at
home for 2 weeks. The child lives with his mother, grandmother, and four other children
between the ages of 14 months and 7 years. The home health nurse is asked to assess the home
environment to determine if it is appropriate for the child to take his medication at home.
Which of the following will have the greatest impact on the nurse's assessment?
Answer: Where the medications will be stored
Question 35
A Nurse Practitioner works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following
overweight patients could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
Answer: A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
Question 36
Morphine has been prescribed for a 28-year-old man with severe pain due to a back injury. The
nurse will advise the patient to avoid
Answer: alcohol.
Question 37
A patient is taking etoposide for a testicular tumor refractory to treatment. The nursing
assessment reveals that he is also taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor for which
of the following?
Answer: Elevated prothrombin time
Question 38
A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris. She develops a
rash and urticaria along with severe itching where the medication is applied. The nurse will
formulate which of the following nursing diagnoses for the patient?
Answer: Risk for Injury related to allergic reactions
Question 39
A 51-year-old female patient has been receiving doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for metastatic
breast cancer. Her medical record indicates she has cardiomyopathy and a cumulative dose of
300 mg/m2 of doxorubicin. Which of the following measures would help limit the severity of
the cardiomyopathy in this patient?
Answer: A reduced dose
Question 40
The nurse recognizes that the potential for teratogenic drug effects is not static throughout the
prenatal and postnatal periods. The potential for teratogenic effects is highest during
Answer: the first 2 months of pregnancy.
Question 41
A male patient has been brought to the emergency department during an episode of status
epilepticus. Diazepam is to be administered intravenously. The APRN will be sure to
Answer: avoid the small veins in the dorsum of the hand or the wrist.
Question 42
Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The nurse will instruct the
patient to use the topical agent
Answer: once a day.
Question 43
A Nurse Practitioner is going to administer medication to an infant using a medicine dropper.
The best method is to open the child's mouth by gently squeezing the cheeks and placing the
drops
Answer: in the buccal pouch.
Question 44
A child is admitted to the burn unit with second and third degree burns on both arms and part
of his or her face. When administering topical medications to the burned areas, the nurse
should
Answer: use sterile technique when applying the medication.
Question 45
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and
prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should
tell him which of the following?
Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed or you get a headache after you take
Viagra."
Question 46
A Nurse Practitioner is having difficulty administering a bitter drug to a 5-year-old child. The
nurse should
Answer: offer the child a flavored ice chip or ice pop prior to administering the drug.
Question 47
A Nurse Practitioner is to use a single-dose 1 mL vial to administer 0.5 mL of epoetin alfa to a
39-year-old woman who is being treated for chemotherapy-induced anemia. Which of the
following will the nurse do with the unused portion of the drug?
Answer: Discard the unused portion of the drug.
Question 48
A Nurse Practitioner who provides care on a pediatric unit of a hospital is aware that the
potential for harm as a result of drug errors is higher among infants and children than adults.
This fact is primarily due to
Answer: immature liver and kidney function in infants and children.
Question 49
A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site
would be the
Answer: ventrogluteal muscle.
Question 50
Which of the following would a Nurse Practitioner assess for in a patient who is taking
polymyxin B systemically?
Answer: Nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity
Question 51
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?
Answer: Increased cardiac conduction
Question 52
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?
Answer: That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
Question 53
The recommended treatment for trichomoniasis is
Answer: Flagyl.
Question 54
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient with cancer who has been prescribed dronabinol
(Marinol) to help reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. The nurse will inform the
patient that he or she is taking an oral form of
Answer: marijuana.
Question 55
The Nurse Practitioner notices a cold sore on a patient's upper lip and requests medication;
docosanol (Abreva) is ordered. Before applying the medication, the nurse would first
Answer: assess the area and make sure that there are no open lesions or abrasions.
Question 56
An immunocompromised patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis has failed to respond to
conservative therapy and has consequently begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse is
aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by way of its influence on
Answer: the permeability of fungal cell walls.
Question 57
A patient will soon begin targeted therapy as a component of her treatment plan for chronic
leukemia. The nurse is conducting health education about this new aspect of the patient's drug
regimen and the patient has asked about the potential side effects of treatment. How should the
nurse best respond?
Answer: "Both classes of drugs have adverse effects, but targeted therapies tend to have less
of an effect on healthy body cells."
Question 58
A Nurse Practitioner is explaining to a pregnant 21-year-old college student why she cannot
continue to take ibuprofen (Advil) for her headaches. The nurse draws a picture depicting drug
molecules crossing the placental membrane and entering into the fetal circulation. The nurse
tells the patient that the main reason this happens is because
Answer: drugs compete with the hormones of pregnancy for albumin-binding sites.
Question 59
A Nurse Practitioner is providing patient education to a 13-year-old girl who was just
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the patient will
alert the nurse that special instructions regarding insulin are necessary?
Answer: "I am on the middle school track team."
Question 60
A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking sibutramine
(Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will assess the patient's
childbearing potential. The nurse will inform the patient that during sibutramine therapy she
should
Answer: use adequate contraception.
Question 61
A 20-year-old woman has been prescribed estrogen. As with all women taking estrogen, the
nurse will carefully monitor the patient for which of the following?
Answer: Cardiovascular complications
Question 62
A patient asks the nurse practitioner about food sources such as soybeans and soy products.
The nurse practitioner understands that these foods are considered
Answer: phytoestrogens.
Question 63
A 39-year-old woman is receiving doxorubicin for the treatment of cancer. After each
treatment, the patient has acute nausea and vomiting accompanied by a slightly increased heart
rate. The nurse will advise her to
Answer: perform relaxation techniques after the treatments.
Question 64
A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH). When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include which
of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy?
Answer: Sexual dysfunction related to erectile dysfunction
Question 65
An immunocompromised 7-year-old child was recently discharged home with a peripherallyinserted central line (PIC line) for home antibiotic therapy. He has now been brought to the
emergency department by his mother and father with signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon
questioning, the mother states that she has been removing the PIC dressing daily and washing
the site with warm water and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this
situation?
Answer: Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management
Question 66
A patient with chronic heart failure has begun treatment with epoetin alfa, which she will
receive in her own home from a home health nurse. The nurse should teach the patient to
supplement this treatment with a diet that is high in
Answer: iron-rich foods such as beans and leafy green vegetables.
Question 67
A female patient is taking filgrastim (Neupogen) to decrease the incidence of infection. The
nurse notices a small increase in the neutrophil count 2 days after starting therapy. The nurse's
evaluation of the increase is that
Answer: the therapeutic effect of the drug is fully evident.
Question 68
A Nurse Practitioner has completed a medication reconciliation of a patient who has been
admitted following a motor vehicle accident. Among the many drugs that the patient has
received in the previous year is rituximab. The nurse would be justified in suspecting the
patient may have received treatment for which of the following diseases?
Answer: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Question 69
A Nurse Practitioner will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking
allopurinol for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2 months?
Answer: Blood sugar levels
Question 70
A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take
for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend
Answer: tylenol.
Question 71
A 29-year-old pregnant patient is extremely upset about having to take medication for a preexisting medical condition. She is consumed with fear that her baby will be born with a
physical deformity or a congenital anomaly but knows that she has to take the medication. She
talks constantly about this and is unable to sleep most nights. Which of the following is the
most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is?
Answer: Anxiety related to perceived danger of drug therapy to fetus or infant
Question 72
A Nurse Practitioner is instructing a 19-year-old female patient on the use of fluconazole for
candida vaginitis. A teaching priority will be to
Answer: use an alternative form of birth control, if taking an oral contraceptive.
Question 73
A woman is receiving prolonged drug therapy during her complicated pregnancy, and it may
pose a risk to both the mother and the fetus. The primary care physician has made dosage
adjustments to minimize adverse effects and prevent toxicity. The nurse should make sure
Answer: that serum levels of the drug are being monitored.
Question 74
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is perspiring
and her blood pressure is 88/50. The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will
interpret these manifestations as
Answer: an idiosyncratic reaction from the magnesium sulfate.
Question 75
A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her
right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the
drug?
Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus
Question 76
An immunocompromised patient in a critical care setting has developed a respiratory infection
that has been attributed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse
should anticipate that the patient will require treatment with
Answer: vancomycin.
Question 77
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital with bacterial septicemia
that has failed to respond to initial antibiotic treatment. The patient's most recent blood
cultures reveal the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the
patient's blood. The nurse will anticipate that this patient will likely require intravenous
administration of what antibiotic?
Answer: Vancomycin
Question 78
A 54-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for
recurrent cystitis. Because of the patient's history, the nurse would be sure to discuss with the
woman the use of
Answer: food containing iron or calcium.
Question 79
A 45-year-old woman with acute leukemia is going to begin chemotherapy with vincristine.
The nurse is aware that vincristine must always be administered
Answer: through a central line.
Question 80
A 9-year-old boy was bought to his primary care provider by his mother with signs and
symptoms of hookworm infection and will be sent home with a prescription for mebendazole.
When provided patient and family education, the nurse should teach the mother with which of
the following measures to avoid reinfection following treatment?
Answer: The importance of vigilant hygiene for the boy and the other members of the family
Question 81
A 19-year-old patient reports to a clinic with vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A microscopic
exam reveals trichomonas vaginalis. The nurse practitioner is aware that
Answer: asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear.
Question 82
A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is discussing
treatment options with his care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would
contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide for the treatment of leukemia?
Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly depressed.
Question 83
A 12-year-old boy is being discharged from the hospital after major surgery. The boy will be
taking two medications at home for an extended period. The nurse who is discharging the
patient should provide medication teaching specifically to
Answer: both the boy and his mother regarding all medication issued.
Question 84
Mr. Lepp is a 63-year-old man who was diagnosed with colon cancer several weeks ago and
who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. He reports to the nurse that he read about the need
for erythropoietin in an online forum for cancer patients and wants to explore the use of
epoetin alfa with his oncologist. Which of the following facts should underlie the nurse's
response to Mr. Lepp?
Answer: The potential benefits of epoetin alfa must be weighed carefully against the potential
adverse effects in cancer patients.
Question 85
A Nurse Practitioner is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man.
Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of
the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to
Answer: stay well hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-oz glasses of water daily.
Question 86
An older adult woman has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and her
care team has identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following characteristics
of this patient's current health status may preclude the use of imatinib?
Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in significant peripheral edema.
Question 87
A Nurse Practitioner is performing patient education for a woman who has just been
prescribed a bisphosphonate. Which of the following diagnostic and history findings would
have prompted the woman's care provider to prescribe a bisphosphonate?
Answer: Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis
Question 88
A 20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What advice
should the nurse provide to this patient?
Answer: "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or
changes in vision."
Question 89
Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and
symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient
taking estrogen?
Answer: Headaches and chest pain
Question 90
A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using
Answer: weight.
Question 91
A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV infusion for a life-threatening
infection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
Answer: Infiltration, edema, or phlebitis at the infusion site
Question 92
A Nurse Practitioner is reviewing the pre pregnancy medication regimen of a patient who has
just had a positive pregnancy test. The nurse should be aware of which of the following
changes in pharmacokinetics that accompanies pregnancy?
Answer: Decreased excretion rates as a result of decreased glomerular filtration rate during
pregnancy
Question 93
A male patient is receiving heparin by continuous intravenous infusion. The nurse will instruct
the patient and family members to report which of the following should it occur?
Answer: Presence of blood in urine or stools
Question 94
A Nurse Practitioner educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is
conducting an in service on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies
should the nurse highlight in this education session?
Answer: Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal
body cells less affected.
Question 95
Mr. Singh is a 66-year-old man who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of lung
cancer that has metastasized to his liver. In an effort to prevent infection, Mr. Singh has been
prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). Which of the nurse's following assessment questions most
directly addresses a common adverse effect of filgrastim?
Answer: "Do you feel like you're having any pain in your bones?"
Question 96
A pregnant patient who has diabetes has been admitted to the hospital to begin labor. Since the
patient has diabetes, the physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor
contractions. When talking to the patient about the adverse effects of the drug, the nurse
should understand that the most common adverse effects of the drug include
Answer: uterine tachysystole.
Question 97
When planning care for a patient who is receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for a nonmyeloid
malignancy, the nurse should formulate which of the following patient outcomes? (Select all
that apply.)
Answer: • The patient will not develop an infection.
• The patient will not develop febrile neutropenia.
• The patient will not retain fluid.
Question 98
A patient is receiving radiotherapy for an overactive thyroid gland and asks whether her milk
is safe for her baby. If her treatment cannot be discontinued, what should the nurse
recommend?
Answer: Advise her to discard her breast milk in a biohazard container, as it is unsafe for the
baby.
Question 99
A Nurse Practitioner who provides care on a pediatric medicine unit has conducted a
medication reconciliation of a recently-admitted patient. In light of the fact that the child takes
methylphenidate (Ritalin), the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health
problem?
Answer: ADHD
Question 100
A 66-year-old man has made an appointment with his primary care provider to discuss his
recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis) based on
television commercials he has seen. What characteristic of this patient would most likely
contraindicate the use of tadalafil for his ED?
Answer: The patient has unstable angina and uses a nitroglycerin patch
Question 101
When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Answer: Yes
