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C15PN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM

Question 15 of 74

C15PN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as contributing to the pathophysiology of T2DM?

• Decreased production of insulin by the pancreas.
• Excessive production of incretins by the gastrointestinal tract.
• Overproduction of glucagon by the alpha cells in the pancreas.
• Increased insulin resistance of the cells leading to hyperinsulinemia.  C15PN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM

Question 16 of 74

A nurse is explaining atomoxetine to the parents of a child with ADHD whose family is concerned about stimulant misuse. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

• “Atomoxetine is only used for depression and not for ADHD.” C15PN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
• “Atomoxetine is a stimulant similar to amphetamines but has no abuse potential.”
• “Atomoxetine is a non-stimulant that increases norepinephrine in the brain and is useful when stimulants are contraindicated or not tolerated.”
• “Atomoxetine must be combined with a stimulant to be effective.”

Question 17 of 74

A nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a client who is newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about appropriate medication classes to treat the condition. Which of the following statements show effective teaching? (Select All that Apply.)

• “An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is commonly prescribed for this.”
• “The dopamine agonist might help manage the memory manifestations.”
• “The N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist could be beneficial as the disease progresses.”
• “This benzodiazepine could help with the cognitive decline.”
• “This monoclonal antibody treatment is given to slow the progression of amyloid plaques.”
• “An alpha-2 agonist could improve attention span.”

Question 18 of 74

A client newly started on donepezil reports diarrhea and lightheadedness. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

• “These symptoms are unrelated to the medication and can be ignored.”
• “These symptoms are common side effects related to increased parasympathetic activity; we will monitor them.”
• “These symptoms show the drug is not working and the dose should be doubled.” C15 PN_ PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 07/11/26.
• “These symptoms indicate an allergic reaction; stop the medication immediately.”