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Question 1 of 83
The side effects of ophthalmic cholinergic (Miotic) agents used in treatment of glaucoma can be minimised by:
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Question 2 of 83
A patient with a diagnosis of endocarditis has been admitted, and the care team is aware that IV opioid use is the origin of the patient's infection. The patient is open to the idea of treatment for her substance abuse disorder. When planning this aspect of the patient's care, what goal should the nurse first address?
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Question 3 of 83
Patients with iron deficiency anemia should be educated that the best absorption of iron supplements occurs:
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Question 4 of 83
A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a temperature, and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?
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Question 5 of 83
A patient has a low erythrocyte count. How may a colony-stimulating factor affect the patient's erythrocyte count?
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Question 7 of 83
The nurse is preparing to administer enteral nutrition to a patient who has had a stroke and who cannot swallow. A family member asks why the patient is not receiving intravenous nutrition. What information will the nurse provide to the family member?
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Question 8 of 83
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are used in depression:
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Question 9 of 83
Which of these drug classes inhibits uric acid excretion and so increases the risk of gout attacks?
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Question 10 of 83
Red man syndrome' is an adverse effect of
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Question 11 of 83
The nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a newborn. Before administering the vaccine, the nurse should
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Question 12 of 83
Which statement by the client shows a correct understanding of how they should take their levothyroxine?
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Question 13 of 83
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing tasks and who cannot seem to sit still. Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?
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Question 14 of 83
The patient with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation would most likely be treated with:
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Question 15 of 83
A parent calls the nurse to report that a 5-year-old child has taken five children's vitamins. Which action will the nurse take first?
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Question 16 of 83
A client with myasthenia gravis reports the occurrence of difficulty chewing. The physician prescribes pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) to increase muscle strength for this activity. The nurse instructs the client to take the medication at what time, in relation to meals?
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Question 17 of 83
Although Paracetamol is considered as a toxic drug but it is still given to children because:
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Question 18 of 83
Insulin lispro was given to a client at 0700 by a night nurse who needed to leave early. At 0730 the client is clammy and refuses breakfast, stating, 'I don't feel well. I need to lie down.' What is the nurse's action?
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Question 19 of 83
When a patient has contact dermatitis, wet dressings with Domeboro solution are used for:
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Question 20 of 83
With the knowledge of drug absorption and mechanism of action, the action of local anesthesia can be prolonged by:
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Question 21 of 83
A nurse is teaching a client taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) after renal transplant about medication information. The nurse tells the client to be especially alert for:
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Question 22 of 83
A patient taking a decongestant for a cold should be instructed to watch for:
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Question 23 of 83
A young boy has just returned home from his family's tropical vacation and is now complaining of worsening tenderness in his right ear. He is subsequently diagnosed with otitis externa. What causative factor of this infection should the nurse suspect?
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Question 24 of 83
Which is the most significant part of legislation in regard to professional nursing practice?
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Question 25 of 83
Which is a common side effect caused by atenolol?
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Question 26 of 83
Patients with allergic conjunctivitis may complain of:
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Question 27 of 83
Cost of antianginal drug therapy should be considered in drug selection because of all of the following EXCEPT:
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Question 28 of 83
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has just begun taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
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Question 29 of 83
The fastest administration is:
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Question 30 of 83
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding patient safety?
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Question 31 of 83
While monitoring a patient receiving thrombolytic therapy in the emergency department for a possible MI, which adverse effect would be of greatest concern?
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Question 32 of 83
A patient has a bacterial skin infection. Which medication can be applied to the lesion?
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Question 33 of 83
Beta blockers treat hypertension because they:
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Question 34 of 83
A client with no known drug allergies is receiving amoxicillin PO twice daily. Twenty minutes after being given a dose, the client complains of shortness of breath with a blood pressure of 100/58 mm Hg. What will the nurse do?
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Question 35 of 83
Monitoring a patient with persistent asthma includes:
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Question 36 of 83
In which scenario is oxytocin infusion indicated?
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Question 37 of 83
Patients with active tuberculosis should remain in isolation until:
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Question 38 of 83
Bisphosphonate administration education includes:
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Question 39 of 83
Rick has male pattern baldness on the vertex of his head and has been using Rogaine for 2 months. He asks how effective minoxidil (Rogaine) is. Minoxidil:
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Question 40 of 83
Which of the following statements about diclofenac's mechanism of action is true?
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Question 41 of 83
A 12-month-old infant is prescribed ear drops. What does the nurse direct the parents to do when they administer the drops?
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Question 42 of 83
The provider has ordered sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to be administered to a patient. The nurse caring for this patient would expect which serum electrolyte values prior to administration of this therapy?
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Question 43 of 83
Han is a 48-year-old diabetic with hyperlipidemia and high triglycerides. His LDL is 112 mg/dL and he has not tolerated statins. He warrants a trial of a:
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Question 44 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to help manage heart failure. When performing a health history on this patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?
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Question 45 of 83
A client who takes 325 mg of aspirin daily is scheduled for major surgery. Which of the following presurgical orders would the nurse expect to include in her teaching?
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Question 46 of 83
Which medication is likely to be prescribed for a child with impetigo?
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Question 47 of 83
Quinidine gluconate (Dura Quin) is prescribed for a client. The nurse reviews the client's medical record, knowing that which of the following is a contraindication in the use of this medication?
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Question 48 of 83
A patient is predicted to benefit from dexamethasone eye drops. The presence of what eye disorder would contraindicate the use of this drug?
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Question 49 of 83
A nurse is performing a preoperative drug history on a client who is admitted to the hospital for surgery. What dietary supplement contributes to the risk of bleeding?
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Question 50 of 83
Patients need education about monitoring blood glucose levels at home including:
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Question 51 of 83
A nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Body Image for a client who is taking spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse based this diagnosis on assessment of which side effect of the medication?
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Question 52 of 83
Which statement is true regarding medication absorption in older adults?
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Question 53 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) and notes bruising and petechiae on the patient's extremities. The nurse will request an order for which laboratory test?
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Question 54 of 83
Which of the following drugs causes xanthopsia?
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Question 55 of 83
Dosage changes of conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin) are made at ___ intervals.
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Question 56 of 83
Risk factors for otitis media include:
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Question 57 of 83
Opiates are used mainly to treat moderate to severe pain. Which of the following is NOT true about these drugs?
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Question 58 of 83
The goal of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive patients is:
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Question 59 of 83
Aldactone family medications are frequently used when the hypertensive patient also has:
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Question 60 of 83
Type 2 diabetes risk factors that are higher in certain ethnic groups include:
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Question 61 of 83
What statement should the nurse include when educating a patient with heart failure who is taking daily doses of spironolactone?
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Question 62 of 83
Patients with COPD require monitoring of:
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Question 63 of 83
The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is:
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Question 64 of 83
A patient is ordered to take an extended-release medication twice daily but has difficulty swallowing the tablet because of its size. The nurse will perform which action?
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Question 65 of 83
The patient who is diagnosed as HIV positive and is asymptomatic with a CD4 of 650 would be treated with:
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Question 66 of 83
Which medication is indicated in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
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Question 67 of 83
Control targets for patients with diabetes include:
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Question 68 of 83
A patient who spends most of the time indoors has been taking large doses of vitamin D and is curious about signs of vitamin D toxicity. The nurse will tell this patient to report which sign that may indicate vitamin D toxicity?
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Question 69 of 83
What is the most appropriate timing for the nurse to administer rapid-acting insulin to a hospitalized patient?
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Question 70 of 83
Both angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and some angiotensin II receptor blockers have been approved in treating:
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Question 71 of 83
When starting a patient with hypothyroidism on thyroid replacement hormones patient education would include:
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Question 72 of 83
An adult patient has developed renal failure secondary to an overdose of a nephrotoxic drug. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse recognize as being most suggestive of impaired erythropoiesis?
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Question 73 of 83
A young adult has been diagnosed with otitis media. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis is the most likely priority?
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Question 74 of 83
Which of the following drugs works as an osmotic laxative?
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Question 75 of 83
A patient with Crohn's disease is given a corticosteroid to decrease inflammation. Which of the following effects will occur with the use of corticosteroids?
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Question 76 of 83
A woman has been prescribed Climara, a transdermal estradiol patch. Which of the following should she be instructed by the nurse regarding the administration?
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Question 77 of 83
Which part of a prescription must be verified before administering medication?
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Question 78 of 83
A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is:
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Question 79 of 83
Not all chest pain is caused by myocardial ischemia. Noncardiac causes of chest pain include:
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Question 80 of 83
A 52-year-old has made an appointment with his primary care provider and has reluctantly admitted that his primary health concern is erectile dysfunction (ED). He describes the problem as increasing in severity and consequent distress. Which of the nurse's assessment questions is most likely to address a common cause of ED?
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Question 81 of 83
A patient is receiving medication via intravenous injection. Which information should the nurse provide for patient education?
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Question 82 of 83
The nurse is giving medications through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which technique is correct?
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Question 83 of 83
Exercise-induced asthma is treated with:
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