Which diuretic agents typically do not need potassium supplementation?
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Question 2 of 83
Catherine has head lice and her mother is asking about what products are available that are not neurotoxic. The only non-neurotoxin head lice treatment is:
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Question 3 of 83
Which factor is most involved in the elderly as a reason for polypharmacy?
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All these are examples of anticholinergic side effects, except?
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Question 5 of 83
A client has an order to begin short-term therapy with enoxaparin (Lovenox). The nurse explains to the client that this medication is being ordered to:
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Question 6 of 83
A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?
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Question 7 of 83
Angina is produced by an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply (MOS) and demand (MOD) in the myocardium. Which of the following drugs help to correct this imbalance by increasing MOS?
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Ear pain may be a symptom of:
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Question 9 of 83
Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with:
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Patient monitoring during therapy for active tuberculosis includes:
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Which of the following drugs works by binding to intracellular FK-binding protein 12, with this complex further inhibiting mTOR - a cytoplasmic kinase?
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Question 12 of 83
Regular insulin:
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A patient is receiving treatment with minoxidil (Rogaine®) for thinning hair. What important information should the nurse give the patient in regard to this treatment?
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A young woman tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of osteoporosis and that she has been taking calcium supplements. Which vitamin will the nurse recommend as an adjunct to calcium supplementation?
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Question 15 of 83
An antitussive cough medication is best for which patient?
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The patient shares with the provider that he is taking his Prozac at night before going to bed. What is the best response?
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A nurse tells a nursing student glucocorticoids given for rheumatoid arthritis are nearly identical to substances produced naturally by the body. The student remarks that the drug must be very safe. Which response by the nurse is correct?
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A nurse is teaching a patient about oral contraceptives. Which adverse effect should be mentioned?
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Question 19 of 83
A patient is receiving two different drugs, which, at their current dose forms and dosages, are both absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term best denotes that the drugs have the same absorption rates?
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Before administering beta blockers, what lab should the nurse check?
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Question 21 of 83
Which lab result would be concerning in a patient taking a loop diuretic like furosemide?
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Question 22 of 83
Jamison has been prescribed citalopram (Celexa) to treat his depression. Education regarding how quickly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants work would be:
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A client has an infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this combination of antibiotics?
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Question 24 of 83
Which of these drugs causes blue-gray skin discoloration?
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A young man has received a diagnosis of androgen deficiency and has been prescribed testosterone. At clinic follow-up appointments, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
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All diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia should be treated with:
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Question 27 of 83
The ongoing monitoring for patients over age 65 years taking alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:
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A patient asks the nurse if an enteric-coated tablet can be crushed and put in pudding to make it easier to swallow. How will the nurse respond to the patient?
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A client who just took his first dose of glipizide is now experiencing tremors, pallor, and agitation. How should the nurse respond?
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Question 30 of 83
Risk factors that increase the likelihood that a person will develop type 2 diabetes include:
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Patient education about asthma therapy includes:
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An infant is seen in the clinic for her first immunizations. When providing patient teaching to the parent, which of the following is no longer recommended for administration?
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Question 33 of 83
A patient who has received heparin after previous surgeries will be given enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox) after knee-replacement surgery. The patient asks how this drug is different from heparin. The nurse will explain that the benefit of enoxaparin over heparin is that it:
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Question 34 of 83
The optimal maximum time frame for HRT or estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is:
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A nurse is talking with a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. What must the nurse include in the client's education?
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Question 36 of 83
Which of these drugs is known to cause brown-pink skin discoloration?
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Question 37 of 83
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (gliptins) act on the incretin system to improve glycemic control. Advantages of these drugs include:
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Question 38 of 83
The first-line therapy for mild-persistent asthma is:
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Question 39 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient whose serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L and serum potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss an order for:
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Question 40 of 83
Jamie is a 34-year-old pregnant woman with familial hyperlipidemia and elevated LDL levels. What is the appropriate treatment for a pregnant woman?
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Question 41 of 83
Predictors for successful treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-positive patients include:
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Question 42 of 83
The antiretroviral drug, efavirenz, is known to have what adverse drug effect?
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Question 43 of 83
A patient has received a bone marrow transplant. What will occur if the patient receives inadequate immunosuppression after the transplant?
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Question 44 of 83
A client who has type 2 diabetes begins taking glipizide. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?
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Question 45 of 83
The nurse is teaching a patient about their new prescription for the antithyroid drug, propylthiouracil. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
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Question 46 of 83
Drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction - such as sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil - work by inhibiting which phosphodiesterase isoenzyme?
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Question 47 of 83
A patient is to take antineoplastic therapy with monoclonal antibodies such as rituximab (Rituxan®). The nurse should carefully assess this patient for which condition?
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Question 48 of 83
One of the advantages of peri-ocular injections in managing eye conditions is:
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Question 49 of 83
When giving a buccal medication to a patient, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
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Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require:
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Tricyclic antidepressants are not first-line therapy because:
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Initial treatment of macular degeneration may include:
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Question 53 of 83
A patient diagnosed with mild irritable bowel syndrome would most likely be treated initially with:
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Question 54 of 83
The nurse is preparing to start an IV line in a preschool-age child. After applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the child?
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Question 55 of 83
One of the main drug classes used to treat acute pain is NSAIDs. They are used because:
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Question 56 of 83
The major site of drug metabolism:
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Question 57 of 83
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of meningitis who is receiving amphotericin B (Fungizone) intravenously. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect related to the medication?
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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin. The nurse notes the client is experiencing flushing, rash, pruritus, and urticaria. The client's heart rate is 120 beats/min, and blood pressure is 92/57 mm Hg. What complication is the client experiencing?
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Question 59 of 83
A child's otitis media has resulted in pain and fever. The child's mother has asked the nurse to recommend OTC remedies to address these problems. Which of the following recommendations is most likely to be safe and effective?
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Question 60 of 83
A female patient has a history of heavy menstrual periods and has received treatment in the past for iron deficiency anemia. She would like to take ferrous sulfate prophylactically to avoid future problems. Which of the following is the recommended dose of ferrous sulfate for prophylactic use?
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Question 61 of 83
A patient is prescribed ophthalmic corticosteroids. What eye disorder may result from long-term use of ophthalmic corticosteroids?
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Question 62 of 83
According to the following curve answer & using the given data (the dose at the beginning is 60 mg) find the Ke value:
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Question 63 of 83
A pregnant client asks the nurse if she can take antihistamines for seasonal allergies during her pregnancy. What will the nurse tell the client?
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Question 64 of 83
A patient has rosacea. Which of the following medications is most effective in treating rosacea?
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Question 65 of 83
A patient's current medical condition is suggestive of impaired erythropoiesis. Which of the following laboratory studies would be most clinically relevant in diagnosing this health problem?
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Question 66 of 83
Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are treated with:
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Question 67 of 83
The patient with iron deficiency anemia may be treated with:
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Question 68 of 83
All patients with hypertension benefit from diuretic therapy, but those who benefit the most are:
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Question 69 of 83
The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 70 of 83
Which of the following drugs has been associated with increased risk for myocardial infarction in women?
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Question 71 of 83
A patient has been chosen to be a recipient of an investigational drug for heart failure and has given informed consent. Which is indicated by the patient's informed consent?
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Question 72 of 83
A client has an order to receive psyllium (Metamucil) daily. The nurse administers this medication with:
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Question 73 of 83
A nurse is providing care for a patient who is on the third day of her prescribed course of ciprofloxacin eye drops. The nurse should conclude that this patient most likely has a diagnosis of what health problem?
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Question 74 of 83
Hydrocortisone is commonly used in combination with otic antibiotics to do what?
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Question 75 of 83
Which patient is most likely to be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) rather than enteral nutrition?
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Question 76 of 83
A 41-year-old male patient with a complex medical history has been referred to the endocrinology department. Diagnostic testing and assessment have resulted in a diagnosis of secondary hypogonadism. Which of the following health problems is the most likely etiology of his diagnosis?
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Question 77 of 83
The nurse is checking the lab data for a patient taking spironolactone. Which result would be a potential concern?
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Question 78 of 83
Glucocorticoids are hormones that:
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Question 79 of 83
A patient who has been taking amiodarone for nearly a year reports noticing blue discoloration around the face, neck, and upper arms. What should the nurse's response be?
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Question 80 of 83
A nurse is providing health education for the family of a patient who has a substance use disorder. How should the nurse best explain the etiology of this disorder?
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Question 81 of 83
To improve actual effectiveness of oral contraceptives women should be educated regarding:
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Question 82 of 83
The nurse is preparing to care for a Native American patient who has hypertension. The nurse understands that which antihypertensive medication would be most effective in this patient?
