Quiz/PP Questions

A mutation that causes __________ in tumor suppressor genes contributes to cell _________

a lack of function, overgrowth and proliferation

Which patient would be at greatest risk of developing a venous thromboembolism (VTE) if a combination oral contraceptive were prescribed?

A 22-year-old patient who smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day

A patient has been prescribed sildenafil [Viagra] for erectile dysfunction. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Avoid taking nitroglycerin with this drug

A patient receiving chemotherapy is anemic. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering to this patient?

Erythropoietin

The nurse should instruct a patient prescribed sildenafil [Viagra] to avoid taking this medication with what?

Grapefruit juice

This drug kills cancer cells by inhibiting the conversion of folic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid

Methotrexate

A patient takes levothyroxine [Synthroid] 0.75 mcg every day. It is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor which laboratory test to determine whether a dose adjustment is needed?

TSH

A patient with which condition would most likely be prescribed a glucocorticoid in low doses for replacement therapy?

addison's disease

Tamoxifen

blocks estrogen receptors in the breast

A patient is taking finasteride [Proscar] for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should explain that this medication has what effect?

decreases the size of the prostate gland

Paclitaxel

microtubule inhibitor, disrupts microtubule function

Gleevec

preferred treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia

The nurse instructs a patient about the therapeutic effect of clomiphene [Clomid]. Which statement, made by the patient, indicates that teaching was effective?

the drug causes the follicle to mature

A patient has been prescribed dinoprostone for cervical ripening. Which statement about dinoprostone does the nurse identify as being true?

this drug is the most widely used agent for cervical ripening