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Question 1 of 42
The abbreviation for tab is
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Question 2 of 42
When opening capsules to mix medication into a vehicle such as apple sauce, you must:
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Question 3 of 42
The nurse will be administering an antitussive medication containing codeine to a patient. What is the priority assessment?
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Question 4 of 42
A 53-year-old patient who is receiving ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for chronic, low back pain develops lower-extremity edema. The pain management nurse suspects that the edema is caused by:
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Question 5 of 42
Which of the following is an oral hypoglycemic used to treat diabetes mellitus?
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Question 6 of 42
The pain management nurse assesses a patient with complex regional pain syndrome. The nurse is concerned about the patient's depressed mood, because they have said, 'I can't live with this pain.' The nurse further assesses for suicide risk, because:
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Question 7 of 42
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic medication at 1000 to a patient but gets busy in another room. When should the nurse give the antibiotic medication?
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Question 8 of 42
The 'sense' of taste is located:
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Question 9 of 42
A health care provider orders lorazepam 1 mg orally 2 times a day. The dose available is 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer for each dose?
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Question 10 of 42
A patient is in need of immediate pain relief for a severe headache. Which medication will the nurse administer to be absorbed the quickest?
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Question 11 of 42
Which of the following accurately describes a step in this procedure?
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Question 12 of 42
An adverse drug reaction is different from a medication side effect in that:
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Question 13 of 42
What may a person experience in a hypomanic phase of a bipolar mood disorder?
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Question 14 of 42
The abbreviation for left eye is
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Question 15 of 42
Which of the following is typically done when a person is taking insulin for diabetes?
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Question 16 of 42
To check the 'right dose' you must make sure:
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Question 17 of 42
A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection of a viscous medication using the appropriate-gauge needle. What does the nurse need to know about needle gauges?
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Question 18 of 42
Which of the following is used to minimize skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue?
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Question 19 of 42
Bulk-Forming Laxatives such as Psyllium (Metamucil) and Methylcellulose (Citrucel) have side effects such as:
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Question 20 of 42
Which of the following is a medication that 'fights' bacterial infection?
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Question 21 of 42
One-half ounce equals:
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Question 22 of 42
A patient is at risk for aspiration. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
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Question 23 of 42
Enteric coated acetylsalicylic acid has been prescribed for a patient to treat chronic arthritis. The patient calls the clinic nurse because of gagging and difficulty swallowing the tablets. What response would the nurse give to the patient?
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Question 24 of 42
A topical medication is ordered. How is it administered?
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Question 25 of 42
You have a patient in your clinic who is an elderly woman with multiple medical problems. Her family is extremely grateful for your care and they bring you a meal they cooked at home, a cake, and a scarf. What should you do?
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Question 26 of 42
You are discussing the care of an elderly woman with her family. Although she is awake and alert, the patient is very ill and physically fragile. You are awaiting the results of a biopsy for what will likely be cancer, which has already metastasized throughout the body. The family asks that you inform them first about the results of the biopsy. They are very loving and caring and are constantly surrounding the patient. They do not want to depress the patient further, and because there will be no hope for a cure they see no reason to ruin her remaining life with this information. What should you tell them?
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Question 27 of 42
When an asthma 'attack' occurs, the tubes leading to the lungs narrow. The medications used to treat this are called 'Bronchodilators'. A commonly used medication of this type is:
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Question 28 of 42
A 34-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with fever, headache, and a change in mental status leading to significant disorientation. His head CT is normal and he is in need of an urgent lumbar puncture and intravenous antibiotics. He is agitated and is waving off anyone who tries to get near him. Co-workers accompany him. The resident informs you that the patient is pushing away the lumbar puncture needle. What should you do?
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Question 29 of 42
PRN medications require:
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Question 30 of 42
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to two patients with the same last name. After the administration, the nurse realizes that did not check the identification of the patient before administering medication. Which action should the nurse complete first?
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Question 31 of 42
To make sure you have the right medication, you must:
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Question 32 of 42
When performing a blood transfusion, which of the following procedures should not be adhered to in order to ensure safe delivery of blood product to the patient?
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Question 33 of 42
If a resident has provided the community with a signed physician statement indicating his ability to determine his need for PRN medications, can clearly communicate his need for an 'as needed' medication, and you have a complete physician order to give the medication, you:
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Question 34 of 42
Ondansetron 2 mg has been prescribed for a child who weighs 13.6 kg. The safe dosage of this drug is 0.15 mg/kg. Is 2 mg a safe dose?
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Question 35 of 42
A physician has ordered that a medication be given stat for a patient who is having an anaphylactic drug reaction. At what time would the nurse administer the medication?
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Question 36 of 42
A patient taking insulin has his levels adjusted to ensure the concentration of drug in the blood serum produces the desired effect without causing toxicity. What is the term for this desired effect?
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Question 37 of 42
The function of the testes is to:
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Question 38 of 42
Match the function with the letter indicating the system listed: Coordinates bodily activities
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Question 39 of 42
If the PRN you administered does not seem to be working, you should:
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Question 40 of 42
A patient with fibromyalgia reports symptoms of unrelieved pain. To determine whether the patient is also experiencing other symptoms, the pain management nurse will ask the patient about:
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Question 41 of 42
When a medication is discontinued permanently, you must have:
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Question 42 of 42
The spinal cord is protected by the:
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