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Question 1 of 83
Women with an intact uterus should be treated with both estrogen and progestin due to:
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Question 2 of 83
A patient's serum osmolality is 305 mOsm/kg. Which term describes this patient's body fluid osmolality?
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Question 3 of 83
When administering furosemide, which electrolyte should the nurse monitor closely?
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Question 4 of 83
When treating irritable bowel syndrome, the practitioner knows that antispasmodics such as dicyclomine (Bentyl):
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Question 5 of 83
All these drugs are known to cause hyperkalemia, except?
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Question 6 of 83
A teenager is being treated for acne vulgaris. Which oral antibiotics may be prescribed to treat acne?
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Question 7 of 83
If a patient with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease states that he has been self-treating at home with OTC ranitidine daily, the appropriate treatment would be:
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Question 8 of 83
A patient is prescribed ear drops. What important information about the proper use of ear drops should the nurse give the patient?
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Question 9 of 83
Otitis media with effusion may be treated with:
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Question 10 of 83
What is the established frequency of repeating DEXA imaging after stating bisphosphonates?
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Question 11 of 83
The wrong statement about First-pass effect is :
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Question 12 of 83
Oral lactulose (Chronulac) is prescribed for the client with a hepatic disorder and the nurse provides instructions to the client regarding this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instructions?
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Question 13 of 83
Which of the following drugs is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A?
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Question 14 of 83
The nurse is admitting a patient who has been taking minoxidil (Loniten) to treat resistant hypertension. Prior to beginning therapy with this medication, the patient had a blood pressure of 170/95 mm Hg and a heart rate of 72 beats per minute. The nurse assesses the patient and notes a blood pressure of 130/72 mm Hg and a heart rate of 78 beats per minute, and also notes a 2.2-kg weight gain since the previous hospitalization and edema of the hands and feet. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?
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Question 15 of 83
One goal of asthma therapy outlined by the NHL Expert Panel 3 guidelines is:
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Question 16 of 83
An 8-year-old boy has been diagnosed with a sex hormone deficiency and has begun a course of treatment with testosterone. What change in the boy's health status would necessitate a stop to the course of treatment?
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Question 17 of 83
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is the earliest and most common complication of diabetes. Symptoms associated with DAN include:
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Question 18 of 83
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and an aminoglycoside antibiotic. The nurse will be most concerned if the patient reports which symptom?
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Question 19 of 83
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient and needs to ensure that the patient's medication list is accurate and up to date. What process is the nurse performing?
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Question 20 of 83
Patients who are at risk of a fatal asthma attack include patients:
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Question 21 of 83
Patients with AIDS and cryptococcal meningitis are treated with:
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Question 22 of 83
A 33-year-old patient with a diagnosis of alcoholism is to be treated with chlordiazepoxide on an inpatient basis. When a nurse is administering this medication, he or she should do which of the following actions?
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Question 23 of 83
The rationale for prescribing calcium blockers for angina can be based on the need for:
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Question 24 of 83
A patient is being administered phenylephrine in an outpatient clinic. Which of the following conditions requires that phenylephrine be administered cautiously?
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Question 25 of 83
A child is brought to the emergency department after ingesting a grandparent's warfarin (Coumadin) tablets. The nurse will anticipate administering which form of vitamin K?
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Question 26 of 83
Which of the following patients would likely be the most appropriate candidate for treatment with filgrastim (Neupogen)?
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Question 27 of 83
The nurse will include which information when teaching a client about hydroxyzine?
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Question 28 of 83
A drug's half-life is best defined as
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Question 29 of 83
A client is receiving heparin sodium by continuous intravenous infusion. The nurse monitors the client for which adverse effect of this therapy?
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Question 30 of 83
In a prescription, the 'route' refers to which of the following?
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Question 31 of 83
Why are 'natural' thyroid products not readily prescribed for most patients?
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Question 32 of 83
A patient is to receive a penicillin intramuscular (IM) injection in the ventrogluteal site. The nurse will use which angle for the needle insertion?
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Question 33 of 83
A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a stasis ulcer of the right leg. The patient's history indicates he has abused alcohol in the past, and he typically consumes at least eight alcoholic beverages daily. What symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?
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Question 34 of 83
For a patient on norepinephrine the nurse would administer the drug with the knowledge that norepinephrine produces:
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Question 35 of 83
The goal of treatment of acute pain is:
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Question 36 of 83
Antiretroviral therapy is recommended for HIV-positive patients with:
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Question 37 of 83
Patients at high risk for developing significant coronary heart disease are those with:
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Question 38 of 83
A patient who has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several days accidently removes the intravenous (IV) line. While waiting for the IV therapy nurse, the nurse caring for this patient will monitor for which complication?
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Question 39 of 83
A patient is to receive iron dextran (Dexiron®) injections. What should the nurse use to administer this medication?
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Question 40 of 83
An older adult who resides in a long-term care facility has been diagnosed with oral candidiasis (thrush). When considering factors that may have contributed to this health problem, the nurse should prioritize which of the following?
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Question 41 of 83
The nurse is teaching a patient how to self-administer enoxaparin. Which instruction should be included in this session?
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Question 42 of 83
Pupillary constriction is a side effect of toxicity.
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Question 43 of 83
Children younger than 5 years with asthma:
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Question 44 of 83
Which medication is not to be used during pregnancy?
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Question 45 of 83
Which of these statements best describes the concept of half-life?
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Question 46 of 83
A patient is receiving eyedrops that contain a beta-blocker medication. The nurse will use what method to reduce systemic effects after administering the eyedrops?
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Question 47 of 83
Screening tests that are used to establish a diagnosis of diabetes include:
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Question 48 of 83
The goal of utilization of drugs as one component of chemotherapy is:
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Question 49 of 83
Which of the following drugs works by inhibiting the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase?
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Question 50 of 83
The patient with pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency would have a peripheral smear with:
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Question 51 of 83
The parent of a child who is taking amphetamine (Adderall) to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks the provider to recommend an over-the-counter medication to treat a cold. What will the nurse tell the parent?
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Question 52 of 83
What should a couple considering clomiphene for infertility be informed of?
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Question 53 of 83
Education for patients who use an inhaled beta-agonist and an inhaled corticosteroid includes:
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Question 54 of 83
What educational points concerning fluid intake must be covered with diuretic prescriptions?
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Question 55 of 83
Screening for HIV should occur:
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Question 56 of 83
A third grader is starting methylphenidate. What counseling should the nurse provide for the child's parents?
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Question 57 of 83
A client with an infection is being treated with vancomycin. The nurse providing care reviews the client's laboratory reports and notes that the client's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels are newly elevated. What would be the appropriate nursing intervention?
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Question 58 of 83
Monitoring of a patient who is on a lipid-lowering drug includes:
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Question 59 of 83
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about administering medications to older adult clients. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 60 of 83
A patient has responded appreciably to first-line treatments for necrotizing otitis externa, and the care team is concerned about the possible progression of the disease. The nurse should be aware that this infection has the potential to progress to:
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Question 61 of 83
The wound of a client with an extensive burn injury is being treated with the application of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene). Which symptom would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a side effect related to systemic absorption?
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Question 62 of 83
A patient has developed a decubitus ulcer on the coccyx. What defense mechanism is most affected by this homeostatic change?
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Question 63 of 83
The nurse monitors a patient for a therapeutic response to oral antidiabetic drugs. Which outcome is most desirable?
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Question 64 of 83
Risk factors for medication overuse headache include:
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Question 65 of 83
A client who is suffering from an acute gout attack wants to know how colchicine differs from probenecid and allopurinol in its actions. Which of these statements shows the need for further teaching regarding purpose and use of medications?
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Question 66 of 83
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
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Question 67 of 83
A patient asks the nurse about taking calcium supplements to avoid hypocalcemia. The nurse will suggest that the patient follow which instruction?
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Question 68 of 83
Before starting a patient on antidepressant therapy baseline laboratory testing should include:
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Question 69 of 83
An insulin-dependent diabetic patient has begun taking an oral contraceptive. What effect will this medication regime have on her physiologically?
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Question 70 of 83
Ashley comes to the clinic with a request for oral contraceptives. She has successfully used oral contraceptives before and has recently started dating a new boyfriend so would like to restart contraception. She denies recent intercourse and has a negative urine pregnancy test in the clinic. An appropriate plan of care would be:
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Question 71 of 83
A public health nurse is responsible for the administration of numerous immunizations. Which of the following guidelines regarding anaphylaxis should the nurse adhere to?
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Question 72 of 83
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:
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Question 73 of 83
Treatment with insulin for type 1 diabetics:
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Question 74 of 83
Patient education when prescribing the vitamin D3 derivative calcipotriene for psoriasis includes:
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Question 75 of 83
A patient prescribed spironolactone has been experiencing dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse understands that these are common side effects of which condition?
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Question 76 of 83
Auranofin (Ridaura) is prescribed for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, and the nurse monitors the client for signs of an adverse effect related to the medication. Which of the following indicates an adverse effect?
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Question 77 of 83
Which of these findings would cause the nurse to hold the administration of oral metoprolol 25 mg?
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Question 78 of 83
A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about taking chromium supplements. The nurse will tell this patient that taking chromium:
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Question 79 of 83
Which statement correctly describes drugs in Part G, Part II of the Food and Drugs Act?
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Question 80 of 83
Hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes can be caused by:
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Question 81 of 83
You have the drug A which is highly lipid soluble and drug B which is less lipid soluble. We have measured the concentration of each drug after a period of time, In blood, the higher concentration than the other is:
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Question 82 of 83
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
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Question 83 of 83
Disease states in addition to hypertension in which beta blockade is a compelling indication for the use of beta blockers include:
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