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Question 1 of 5

When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner:

A. concludes that the study proves the hypothesis

B. excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information

C. recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice

D. uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study

Question 2 of 5

What kind of medication is an 'Antitussive'?

A. Antibiotic

B. Cough suppressant

C. Birth Control

D. Diuretic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cough suppressant

Question 3 of 5

It is well established that the use of fluoroquinolones is associated with a risk of rupture of the Achilles tendon. Five patients with infections are considered for therapy with a quinolone antibiotic. Which of the following patient profile is at the lowest risk for Achilles tendon rupture or tendon inflammation?

A. A 30-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus

B. A 35-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who takes prednisone

C. A 40-year-old man with liver and renal failure awaiting transplantation

D. A 60-year-old man who received a renal transplant 3 years ago

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 30-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus

Question 4 of 5

Half-life of interferon alpha is:

A. 18-24 hours

B. 4-16 hours

C. 25-35 minutes

D. 21 days

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 4-16 hours

Question 5 of 5

The nursing instructor is teaching a pharmacology class to student nurses. The current focus is pharmacology and therapeutics. The nursing instructor determines that learning has occurred when the students make which comments?

A. Pharmacology is the development of medicines.

B. Pharmacology is the study of medicines.

C. Therapeutics relates to drug use to treat suffering.

D. Therapeutics is the study of drug interactions.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pharmacology is the study of medicines.

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