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Question 1 of 5

A nurse working as a member of a research team is exploring the unique differences in drug response that each individual possesses based on his or her genetic makeup. This area of study is called:

A. Pharmacotherapeutics

B. Pharmacodynamics

C. Pharmacoeconomics

D. Pharmacogenomics

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pharmacogenomics

Question 2 of 5

Jake, a 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia, was recently hospitalized for acute psychosis due to medication noncompliance. He was treated with IM long-acting haloperidol. Besides monitoring his schizophrenia symptoms, the patient should be assessed by his primary care provider:

A. For excessive weight loss

B. With the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)

C. Monthly for tolerance to the haloperidol

D. Only by the mental health provider, as most NPs in primary care do not care for mentally ill patients

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: With the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)

Question 3 of 5

What action does the nurse take during the intervention state of the nursing process related to drug therapy?

A. Administer the medication.

B. Determine medication effectiveness.

C. read the medication document.

D. Analyze the data collected.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer the medication.

Question 4 of 5

The reason that two MMR vaccines at least a month apart are recommended is:

A. The second dose of MMR 'boosts' the immunity built from the first dose

B. Two vaccines 1 month apart is the standard dosing for all live virus vaccines

C. If the two MMR vaccine doses are given too close together there is a greater likelihood of severe localized reaction to the vaccine

D. Only 95% of patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after two doses of MMR

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Only 95% of patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after two doses of MMR

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to perform a follow-up assessment on a client who takes Chlorpromazine for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The nurse should expect to find the greatest improvement in which of the following manifestations?(Select one that does not apply.)

A. Disorganized speech

B. Bizarre behavior

C. Impaired social interactions

D. Hallucinations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impaired social interactions

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