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Question 1 of 83
An adult patient has been assessed in the emergency department and diagnosed with necrotizing otitis externa. The primary care provider has prescribed ciprofloxacin. In preparation for administering this medication, what action should the nurse perform?
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Question 2 of 83
When ferrous fumarate (Palafer®) is given to infants, what is the onset of action time period?
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Question 3 of 83
A patient suffers from dysmenorrhea. Which oral medication will be prescribed that has the ability to provide physiological actions on the neuroendocrine control of ovarian function?
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Question 4 of 83
Which statement indicates a patient needs more teaching about oral corticosteroid therapy?
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Which the following persons should not have a statin medication ordered?
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Question 6 of 83
If a patient has a positive screening test for tuberculosis but no evidence of active disease on chest x-ray the patient has:
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Question 7 of 83
A patient who suffers from alcoholism is prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse). How does this medication assist the patient in refraining from ingestion of alcohol?
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Question 8 of 83
A nurse provides instructions to a client taking clorazepate (Tranxene) for management of an anxiety disorder. The nurse tells the client that:
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Question 9 of 83
When administering heparin subcutaneously, which is the most important step for the nurse to take?
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Question 10 of 83
A nurse is providing health education about the way the normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is maintained. The nurse should explain that normal IOP results from which of the following?
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Question 11 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting. The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?
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Question 12 of 83
A nurse is teaching a young adult patient about oral contraceptives, which the patient will soon begin taking. The patient's primary concern is the effectiveness of the medication in preventing pregnancy. The nurse should teach the patient that oral contraceptives, when taken consistently, are how effective in preventing pregnancy?
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Question 13 of 83
Replacing methyl group by carboxyl group is :
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Question 14 of 83
A hospital patient's complex medical history includes a recent diagnosis of kidney cancer. Which of the following medications is used to treat metastatic kidney cancer?
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Question 15 of 83
A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for which of the following electrolyte abnormalities?
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Question 16 of 83
Patients with cluster headache may experience:
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Question 17 of 83
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient brought to the emergency department for treatment for dehydration. The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/minute, a heart rate of 110 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 86/50 mm Hg, and a temperature of 39.5°C. The patient becomes dizzy when transferred from the wheelchair to a bed. The nurse notes cool, clammy skin. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
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Question 18 of 83
A client will begin taking fexofenadine for hay fever. What education should be included regarding the use of this second-generation antihistamine?
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Question 19 of 83
To reduce body secretions prior to administration of inhalant anesthetics the following drug is mostly used:
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Question 20 of 83
A patient experiencing a rapid, irregular heart rhythm is being treated in the emergency department with adenosine. During administration, the nurse should be prepared to monitor the patient for which effect?
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Question 21 of 83
Which of these statements indicates the client's understanding of nitroglycerin self-care practices?
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Question 22 of 83
A client is starting to take furosemide and asks the nurse, 'When is the best time to take this medication?' What is the nurse's response?
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Question 23 of 83
Asthma is a chronic disease that has periods of exacerbation and remission. Triggers that may lead to an exacerbation include:
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Question 24 of 83
The nurse is preparing a patient who will receive intermittent enteral nutrition at home with a hyper-osmolar solution. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
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Question 25 of 83
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who experiences an acute spike in blood pressure. The nurse will expect an order to administer which medication?
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Question 26 of 83
A clinic nurse asks a client with diabetes mellitus being seen in the clinic for the first time to list the medications that she is taking. Which combination of medications taken by the client should the nurse report to the physician?
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Question 27 of 83
Which of the following characteristics applies to tramadol?
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Question 28 of 83
The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository antipyretic medication. Which action by the nurse is correct?
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Question 29 of 83
Bart is a 67-year-old male with T2 DM. He is on glipizide and metformin. He presents to the clinic with confusion, sluggishness, and extreme thirst. His wife tells you Bart does not follow his meal plan or exercise regularly, and hasn't checked his BG for 1 week. A random glucose is drawn and it is 500. What is a likely diagnosis based on preliminary assessment?
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Question 30 of 83
Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis by selectively:
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Question 31 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The patient is experiencing chest pain, and the nurse observes shortness of breath and coughing along with cyanosis. The nurse understands that this patient is most likely experiencing which condition?
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Question 32 of 83
A pediatric nurse admits a child who has a history of ADHD. The nurse is aware that ADHD may display as:
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Question 33 of 83
A patient reports having taken a large dose of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and is experiencing diarrhea and gastrointestinal upset. The nurse will prepare to take which action?
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Question 34 of 83
An acceptable first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease with positive H. pylori test is:
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Question 35 of 83
Screening tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory:
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Question 36 of 83
A nurse is talking to a client who wants to stop taking glucocorticoids after taking them for 3 months. Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching about withdrawal?
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Question 37 of 83
The patient with peripheral artery disease may initially be treated with:
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Question 38 of 83
Jaycee has been on escitalopram (Lexapro) for a year and is willing to try tapering off of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. What is the initial dosage adjustment when starting a taper off antidepressants?
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Question 39 of 83
Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders include:
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Question 40 of 83
What point will the nurse emphasize to a patient taking a 'statin' class antilipemic medication?
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Question 41 of 83
Beta blockers are especially helpful for patients with exertional angina who also have:
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Question 42 of 83
Capillary leak syndrome during interleukin therapy may result in which problem?
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Question 43 of 83
An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:
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Question 44 of 83
The nurse is drawing blood to evaluate the therapeutic levels of a drug dose. Which level indicates that maximum therapeutic response of the drug is achieved?
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Question 45 of 83
A client is taking famotidine (Pepcid) asks the home care nurse what would be the best medication to take for a headache. The nurse tells the client that it would be best to take:
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Question 46 of 83
A disadvantage about inhibitors:
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Question 47 of 83
A patient is being treated for addiction to cocaine and heroin and will begin treatment with naltrexone (ReVia). If the patient uses an opioid after taking this drug, the nurse should expect what effect?
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Question 48 of 83
The dose which is needed to generate a therapeutic effect:
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Question 49 of 83
The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four clients who were just admitted. Which client should the nurse assess first?
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Question 50 of 83
Which of these drugs causes ulcerative stomatitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and hepatotoxicity?
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Question 51 of 83
Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:
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Question 52 of 83
A client who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) as part of the medication regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis calls the clinic nurse and reports that her urine is a red-orange color. The nurse tells the client to:
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Question 53 of 83
A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best managed by a specialty team who will most likely treat her with:
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Question 54 of 83
Treatment costs are important for patients with hypertension. Which of the following statements about cost is NOT true?
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Question 55 of 83
Sam is a 62-year-old male with hypertension and a 45-year history of smoking. He has no history of cancer or allergies. Today he presents with fever, productive cough with yellow sputum, and states that he feels weak. Vital signs: BP 150/88 mm Hg, P 100, R 20, T 101°F. The most likely diagnosis is:
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Question 56 of 83
First-line therapy for hyperlipidemia is:
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Question 57 of 83
A nurse practitioner has discussed the possible risks and benefits of isotretinoin treatment with a patient who has acne vulgaris. The nurse should be aware that this medication achieves a reduction in the signs and symptoms of acne by what method?
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Question 58 of 83
Patients with sickle cell anemia may be treated with:
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Question 59 of 83
A patient has been taking the corticosteroid dexamethasone (AK Dex®) but has developed bacterial conjunctivitis. The patient is given a prescription for gentamicin (Diogent®) ointment. What interaction is possible if the two drugs are used concurrently?
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Question 60 of 83
Which of the following statements about bisphosphonate's mechanism of action is false?
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Question 61 of 83
Phenotype assays are used to measure of antiretroviral therapy.
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Question 62 of 83
Hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and weight gain are known side effects of which of these drugs?
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Question 63 of 83
Adam has type 1 diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits a knowledge deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
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Question 64 of 83
Which of the following is a correct step when administering eye drops?
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Question 65 of 83
After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small wheal at the injection site. The best action for the nurse to take at this time is to:
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Question 66 of 83
Which condition is furosemide primarily used to treat?
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Question 67 of 83
Patients need to be questioned about all pain sites because:
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Question 68 of 83
Sildenafil has been prescribed to a patient in his 60s, and the nurse is providing health education about the safe and effective use of the drug. The nurse should teach the patient to
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Question 69 of 83
A patient is seen in the emergency room for a laceration sustained on broken glass. The nurse assesses the patient for the last tetanus toxoid he received. How often should the patient be administered a tetanus toxoid?
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Question 70 of 83
A patient is to be administered an immunization. The serum contains aluminum phosphate. What route is most appropriate to administer this immunization?
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Question 71 of 83
A person with type 2 diabetes is starting metformin therapy. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 72 of 83
Patients with COPD require monitoring of:
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Question 73 of 83
Risk factors for glaucoma include:
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Question 74 of 83
Anakinra - a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis - works by which means?
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Question 75 of 83
The physician orders tretinoin (Retin-A) for the treatment of acne. Which of the following instructions should be provided?
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Question 76 of 83
Dwayne has classic tinea capitis. Treatment for tinea on the scalp is:
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Question 77 of 83
When administering nasal spray, which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 78 of 83
When teaching about priapism related to erectile dysfunction drugs, the nurse emphasizes:
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Question 79 of 83
A patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin. Where should the nurse tell the patient to place the tablet?
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Question 80 of 83
A nurse will administer epinephrine as an emergency drug in the following condition:
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Question 81 of 83
Which of the following thrombolytics carries a higher risk for anaphylaxis?
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Question 82 of 83
Unlike most type 2 diabetics where obesity is a major issue, older adults with low body weight have higher risks for morbidity and mortality. The most reliable indicator of poor nutritional status in older adults is:
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Question 83 of 83
If metformin is ineffective or contraindicated in a patient with type 2 diabetes the next drug class to add or substitute would be:
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