Pharm Week 10 Quiz 2 .docx - Question 1 1 out of 1 points A...

 Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse
will instruct the patient to
Response
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To maximize the therapeutic effects of the drug, the nurse should
encourage the patient to complete the entire drug therapy as
prescribed. The dosage of ciprofloxacin is not reduced gradually but
taken in the same dosage throughout the treatment period, and there is
no indication that it is necessary for the patient to take the drug only at
home. The prescriber would be the only person who could change the
form of the drug to be used, and subcutaneous injection is not an
identified route of administration for ciprofloxacin.
 Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of erectile
dysfunction in men over 50 years of age. Which of the following will the nurse inform
the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile dysfunction of men in this age
group?
Response
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Vascular disease is the most common physical cause of erectile
dysfunction. Atherosclerosis of the penile artery is the primary cause of
erectile dysfunction in more than half of men over age 50. Men with
diabetes are more prone to erectile dysfunction because of a
combination of vascular disease and neuropathy. A decrease in
testosterone levels is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction.
Emotional stress is not a physical factor.
 Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began
treatment with finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this
patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize?
Response
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The primary goal of treatment with finasteride is to facilitate complete
bladder emptying, resulting in less urgency and decreased frequency of
voiding. Urethral pain, sexual side effects, and hematuria are possible
but less commonly associated with BPH. Consequently, outcomes
relating to bladder emptying would be prioritized.
 Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 56-year-old woman will soon begin treatment of her overactive bladder with
tolterodine (Detrol). What patient teaching should the nurse provide to this woman?
Response
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The anticholinergic effects of tolterodine can cause dry mouth;
headaches are another common adverse effects. Tolterodine is not
associated with alterations in cardiac function and it is not

contraindicated with hormone therapy. Hematuria is a pathological
finding that would warrant follow up.
 Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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?