Pathopharmacology Proctored Exam (Examplify Exam)

The nurse teaches a patient who is prescribed nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid). Which of these should be included in the patient teaching about Paxlovid?

The nurse cares for a patient who is receiving diphenhydramine for acute rhinitis. The nurse notes that the patient has not voided for the past 12 hours. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient tells the nurse that he is concerned he may be developing chronic bronchitis and asks how the diagnosis is made. Which of these is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive in a public restroom. Paramedics report he has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min, is difficult to arouse, and

A 68-year-old male presents with flu-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, cough, and congestion for the past 48 hours. His vital signs on admission include a temperature of 102.5°F, a heart

While monitoring a patient receiving a blood transfusion, the nurse notes an abnormal drop in blood pressure to 90/50 mm Hg and an increase in heart rate to 118 beats per minute. The patient reports c

Which of these antibodies mediates anaphylaxis?

A parent passes on IgA to their newborn through their breast milk. This phenomenon is an example of which type of immunity?

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding anti-inflammatory drugs that are cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective?

A nurse reviews a patient's medication list. The patient is taking a drug that is highly protein-bound (greater than 89 percent). Which of these best explains the significance of highly protein-bound

Which signs and symptoms of acute infection are related to the local inflammatory response triggered by the invading pathogen?

Which component of the plasma protein system tags pathogenic microorganisms through opsonization for destruction by macrophages?

Which of these patients should the nurse monitor closely for a potential risk for drug toxicity?

Ella, a 23-year-old female, presents to the emergency room with an injured index finger. She reports a dull, throbbing pain (4/10). The finger is erythematous, swollen, and warm to the touch. She init

A nurse conducts a group therapy program with older adults with dementia. The goal of the group is to slow the cognitive decline of clients by engaging them in regular, organized mental activities suc

The nurse receives report that a patient has an elevated trough serum level of a medication. Which priority provider order should the nurse anticipate?

One hour after receiving IV morphine sulfate, a patient reports itching. The patient has clear breath sounds, no rash, respirations of 18 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 71 bpm, and a BP of 110/70

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding anti-inflammatory drugs that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective?

A nurse cares for a patient who has a sprained ankle. The patient notices that the ankle is swollen, red, and hot to touch. Which of these explains why the patient's ankle is hot to touch?

The nurse cares for a patient with osteoarthritis and obesity.The patient has been taking ibuprofen for the past five years. The nurse should educate the patient about the risk for developing which of

Which statement is accurate about herbal remedies and similar food products?

Which essential actions should the nurse perform before giving routine medications to a patient? Select all that apply.

An infant's current weight indicates that the maximum safe dose of acetaminophen is 30 mg by mouth. The prescribing provider orders 85 mg to be given, and the nurse administers acetaminophen 65 mg. Wh

An older adult who was discharged from the hospital two days ago is brought to the emergency department because of the sudden onset of confusion. After the patient is stabilized, which action by the n

The nurse cares for a patient who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the past 20 years. The patient's normal ciliated columnar epithelial cells have been replaced with squamous epithelial cells