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Question 1 of 213
Indicate an anti-absence drug:
A
Valproate
B
Phenobarbital
C
Carbamazepin
D
Phenytoin
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Question 2 of 213
Recommended magnesium daily allowance is:
A
350-400 mg
B
6-9 g
C
25 g
D
1.5-4 mg
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Question 3 of 213
Which category of histamine H1 antagonists is noted for the best antiemetic action?
A
Alkylamines (propylamines); i.e. Brompheniramine
B
Ethanolamines (aminoalkyl ethers); i.e. Doxylamine
C
Piperazines; i.e. Hydroxyzine, Cyclizine
D
Ethylenediamines; i.e. Suprastine
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Question 4 of 213
All of these drugs reduce intestinal peristalsis EXCEPT:
A
Loperamide
B
Cisapride
C
Methyl cellulose
D
Magnesium aluminium silicate
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Question 5 of 213
The mother of a 7-year-old child says to the nurse, 'My child is distractible in school, cannot complete assignments on time, and interrupts other children while they are speaking. What do you think?' What is the best response by the nurse?
A
This sounds like your child is depressed; depression looks different in children and is very serious.
B
This sounds like bipolar disorder; you might want to have your child tested by a child psychiatrist.
C
This could be attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); you might want to have your child tested.
D
This sounds like typical 7-year-old behaviors to me; if they do not resolve, have your child tested.
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Question 6 of 213
Spherocytosis is a common cause of inherited haemolytic anaemia. The most likely cause for spherocytosis is
A
Abnormal antigenic properties of the integral proteins of the cell membrane
B
Defects in the peripheral proteins
C
Increased formation of rolealux
D
Formation of sickle shaped cells
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Question 7 of 213
Little human research has explored the safety or harmfulness of herbs in:
A
pregnancy
B
lactation
C
Both a and b
D
Neither a nor b
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Question 8 of 213
The family nurse practitioner examines a patient who has sustained a non-work-related injury that interferes with the patient’s ability to perform his or her job. The patient does not qualify for medical disability and has a reasonable chance of engaging in a suitable occupation with proper therapy. The nurse practitioner recommends that the patient apply for:
A
Family and Medical Leave Act benefits
B
home health services
C
Social Security benefits
D
vocational rehabilitation services
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Question 9 of 213
All of the following statements concerning vitamin E functions are true, EXCEPT:
A
An extremely important antioxidant, which protects cell membrane lipids from peroxidation by breaking the chain reaction of free radical formation to which polyunsaturated fatty acids are particularly vulnerable
B
Antisterility and antiabortion factor
C
Specifically required for synthesis of prothrombin and several other clotting factors
D
An essential for oxidative processes regulation
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Question 10 of 213
Which of the following antidepressants is used for treatment of eating disorders, especially bulimia?
A
Amitriptyline
B
Fluoxetine
C
Imipramine
D
Tranylcypromine
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Question 11 of 213
Principal properties of caffeine include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
Cardiac analeptic (increase the rate and the force of the cardiac contraction)
B
Adaptogenic (rise non-specific resistance towards stresses and adapt to extraordinary challenges)
C
Psychoanaleptic (decrease the feeling of tiredness, facilitates the professional work and fights somnolence)
D
Respiratory analeptic (stimulate the bulbar respiratory center)
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Question 12 of 213
Effects of β blockers include:
A
stimulation of aqueous humour production
B
inhibition of bronchial smooth muscle spasm
C
stimulation of lipolysis via the sympathetic nervous system
D
stimulation of the release of renin
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Question 13 of 213
A patient recently diagnosed with HIV is prescribed several medications to treat the condition. Which factors could impact the patient’s adherence to the treatment regimen?
A
The patient is uninsured
B
The patient works three part-time jobs
C
The medication regimen includes six different pills
D
Patient has an eighth-grade reading comprehension level
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Question 14 of 213
A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and tells the nurse that she is planning to undergo knee replacement surgery in 2 months. What will the nurse recommend for this patient?
A
The patient should ask her provider about an OC with less progestin.
B
The patient should discuss an alternative method of birth control prior to surgery.
C
The patient should request an OC containing less estrogen after surgery.
D
The patient should take the OC at bedtime after her surgery to reduce side effects.
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Question 15 of 213
Combination of sulfonamides with trimethoprim:
A
Decreases the unwanted effects of sulfonamides
B
Increases the antimicrobial activity
C
Decreases the antimicrobial activity
D
Increases the elimination of sulfonamides
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Question 16 of 213
What should the nurse include when teaching a patient regarding the use of omeprazole?
A
Take after meals to increase drug effectiveness
B
Take before meals to increase drug effectiveness
C
Take with meals to increase drug effectiveness
D
May take without regard to meals or other medications
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Question 17 of 213
Therapeutic uses of isoproterenol include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
Heart block
B
Bronchial asthma
C
Cardiac arrest
D
Hypertension
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Question 18 of 213
Which route of drug administration is most likely to lead to the first-pass effect?
A
Sublingual
B
Oral
C
Intravenous
D
Intramuscular
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Question 19 of 213
A nurse is reviewing an older adult patient’s chart before giving medications. Which patient information is of most concern?
A
Chronic constipation
B
Increased body fat
C
Low serum albumin
D
Low serum creatinine
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Question 20 of 213
The female gonad:
A
is represented by the ovary
B
is represented by the Fallopian tube
C
is a mixed gonad
D
secretes the female gametes, the ovarian follicles
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Question 21 of 213
This drug is converted to an active metabolite after absorption:
A
Labetalol
B
Clonidine
C
Enalapril
D
Nifedipine
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Question 22 of 213
Side effects of sulphonylureas are less than those of biguanides. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 23 of 213
An elderly patient with a new diagnosis of hypertension will be receiving a new prescription for an antihypertensive drug. The nurse expects which type of dosing to occur with this drug therapy?
A
Drug therapy will be based on the patient's age.
B
[Duplicate option removed]
C
The patient will receive the maximum dose that is expected to reduce the blood pressure.
D
The patient will receive the lowest possible dose at first, and then the dose will be increased as needed.
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Question 24 of 213
The ovule forms in:
A
the medullar area of the ovary
B
the mature ovarian follicle
C
the Fallopian tube
D
the uterus
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Question 25 of 213
A patient who has been taking antidepressant medication for several months and is demonstrating an improvement in symptoms tells the nurse that counseling sessions might be helpful. Which types of therapies will the nurse review with the patient?
A
Behavioral therapy
B
Interpersonal therapy
C
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
D
Psychodynamic therapy
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Question 26 of 213
A 78-year-old woman with osteoporosis and occasional gastroesophageal reflux presents to her primary care physician for follow-up. Physical examination of the heart, lungs, and abdomen are unremarkable. Which of the following agents would be best to treat both of her underlying conditions?
A
Aluminum hydroxide
B
Calcium carbonate
C
Magnesium hydroxide
D
Sodium bicarbonate
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Question 27 of 213
Non-narcotic analgesics are all of the following drugs EXCEPT:
A
Paracetamol
B
Acetylsalicylic acid
C
Butorphanol
D
Ketorolac
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Question 28 of 213
Pick out the drug belonging to anticoagulants of direct action:
A
Aspirin
B
Heparin
C
Dicumarol
D
Phenprocoumon
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Question 29 of 213
Following drugs directly activate the respiratory center EXCEPT:
A
Bemegride
B
Caffeine
C
Aethymizole
D
Cytiton
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Question 30 of 213
Select the narcotic analgesic, which is an antagonist or partial mu receptor agonist:
A
Fentanyl
B
Pentazocine
C
Codeine
D
Methadone
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Question 31 of 213
A 52-year-old male patient with a family history of cardiac disease reports to the clinic with a complaint of intermittent chest pain. A review of his medical record reveals that he was started on 112.5 mcg of synthetic T4 (Synthroid) three weeks ago for a TSH level of 7.2. While he reports improved energy and mental clarity since starting on Synthroid he is concerned about the chest pain. You take his vital signs and find he has a BP of 142/86 and a regular pulse at 128. Which of the following represents your best treatment plan for this patient?
A
Make no changes in the Synthroid dose, order a TSH and an EKG
B
Decrease the Synthroid dose, order a TSH and an EKG
C
Order a stress test because of his family history
D
Discontinue Synthroid as chest pain is an adverse event
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Question 32 of 213
Carbapenems are effective against:
A
Gram-positive microorganisms
B
Gram-negative microorganisms
C
Only bacteroide infections
D
Broad-spectrum
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Question 33 of 213
Daily administration of large doses (several milligrammes) of iodides to a thyrotoxic patient causes:
A
Involution of the thyroid which reaches a maximum in two weeks
B
Increased vascularity of the thyroid gland
C
Decreased storage of the colloid in the thyroid gland
D
Thyroid gland growing firm and less vascular
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Question 34 of 213
Which of the following medications is given concurrently with coronary angioplasty or intervention?
A
Bivalirudin; Aspirin
B
Fondaparinux; Heparin
C
Enoxaparin; Coumarins
D
Vitamin K inhibitors; Xa
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Question 35 of 213
A 21-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with worsening alogia as well as harboring the delusion that an ex-boyfriend (who now lives in a different state) is spying on her through her computer. Her physician prescribes chlorpromazine, a low-potency antipsychotic. The physician warns her of possible anticholinergic side effects. Which of the following is an anticholinergic effect?
A
Bradycardia
B
Diarrhea
C
Lacrimation
D
Urinary retention
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Question 36 of 213
If two drugs with the same effect, taken together, produce an effect that is equal in magnitude to the sum of the effects of the drugs given individually, it is called as:
A
Antagonism
B
Potentiation
C
Additive effect
D
None of the above
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Question 37 of 213
Half-life of I.V. IgG preparation is:
A
25-35 minutes
B
19 hours
C
4 - 16 hours
D
21 days
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Question 38 of 213
Which of the following drugs is used for acute toxic effects of organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitors?
A
Atropine
B
Pilocarpine
C
Pralidoxime
D
Edrophonium
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Question 39 of 213
The uterus is a ...... organ:
A
funnel-shaped
B
unpaired
C
cavitary
D
pair
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Question 40 of 213
All of the following about free drugs (unbound drugs) in plasma are correct EXCEPT:
A
Highly bound drugs (98% bound) have clinically significant drug-drug interactions with other drugs through displacement from binding sites on plasma protein
B
Only free drugs can pass through glomerular filtration
C
Only free drugs become available for hepatic metabolism
D
Only free drugs can distribute to peripheral tissues
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Question 41 of 213
Five patients will undergo surgery for a hip replacement. Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for the anesthetic agents entering the cerebral blood flow?
A
A 19-year-old man with blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg and pulse of 80 beats/minute
B
A 41-year old man with sinusitis and hypertension
C
A 62-year-old man with a history of four-vessel coronary artery bypass
D
A 71-year-old man who has run four marathons
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Question 42 of 213
Which of the following sympathomimetics is preferable for the emergency therapy of cardiogenic shock?
A
Epinephrine
B
Dobutamine
C
Isoproterenol
D
Methoxamine
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Question 43 of 213
Which of the following medications is administered by inhalation to liquefy nasal and bronchial secretions and facilitate coughing?
A
Acetylcysteine
B
Albuterol
C
Codeine
D
Theophylline
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Question 44 of 213
Which statement is NOT correct?
A
Sympathomimetics (adrenergic agonist) and parasympathomimetics (cholinergics) cause similar responses on organ or tissue
B
Sympatholytics (adrenergic antagonist) and parasympatholytics (anticholinergics) cause opposite responses on organ or tissue
C
Sympathomimetics and parasympatholytics cause similar organ responses
D
Sympatholytics and parasympathomimetics cause similar organ responses
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Question 45 of 213
Combinations of lipid-lowering drugs are likely to be synergistic if they work at different steps in the same pathway. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All the above
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Question 46 of 213
Procaine has all of the following properties EXCEPT:
A
It has ester linkage
B
Its metabolic product can inhibit the action of sulfonamides
C
It readily penetrates the skin and mucosa
D
It is relatively short-acting
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Question 47 of 213
If an agonist can produce maximal effects and has high efficacy it’s called:
A
Partial agonist
B
Antagonist
C
Agonist-antagonist
D
Full agonist
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Question 48 of 213
A patient who is taking a combination oral contraceptive begins taking carbamazepine. After several weeks, the patient tells the nurse she has begun experiencing spotting during her cycle. What will the nurse tell her to do?
A
Change to condoms instead of oral contraceptives.
B
Discuss an oral contraceptive with increased estrogen.
C
Request a decreased dose of carbamazepine.
D
Stop taking the oral contraceptive immediately.
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Question 49 of 213
Indicate the antipsychotic drug having H1-antihistaminic activity:
A
Clozapine
B
Chlorpromazine
C
Olanzapine
D
All of the above
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Question 50 of 213
Spironolactone (Aldactone) acts at this nephron site:
A
Proximal convoluted tubule
B
Ascending thick limb of the loop of Henle
C
Distal convoluted tubule
D
Collecting duct
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Question 51 of 213
Women taking probucol (Lorelco) should wait for 6 months after cessation of therapy before becoming pregnant. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
All of the above
D
None of the above
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Question 52 of 213
Gastric acid secretion is under the control of the following agents EXCEPT:
A
Histamine
B
Acetylcholine
C
Serotonin
D
Gastrin
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Question 53 of 213
Indicate a cholinesterase inhibitor, which has an additional direct nicotinic agonist effect:
A
Edrophonium
B
Carbachol
C
Neostigmine
D
Lobeline
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Question 54 of 213
The patient has been treated by the same physician for 2 years and has had insomnia the entire time. Many different medications have been tried with limited success. What should be the nurse’s primary assessment at this time?
A
Assess for a primary sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
B
Assess if the patient has been selling his medications to addicts.
C
Assess if the patient has an addictive personality disorder.
D
Assess the patient for a primary personality disorder.
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Question 55 of 213
When a woman is taking birth control pills, it is best to:
A
check the pulse rate weekly.
B
quit smoking.
C
take estrogen blood levels weekly.
D
exercise regularly.
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Question 56 of 213
Indicate the atypical antipsychotic drug:
A
Haloperidol
B
Clozapine
C
Thioridazine
D
Thiothixene
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Question 57 of 213
Diabetic coma is treated by the administration of:
A
Lente insulin
B
Glucose
C
Crystalline insulin
D
Oral anti-diabetic drugs
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Question 58 of 213
A 33-year-old man with advanced Crohn disease is treated with multiagent therapy including 6-mercaptopurine. On his most recent CT scan, there is evidence of disease progression to include the entire ileum and right colon. What is the most likely explanation for these findings?
A
Ability to transform 6-MP to a nucleotide
B
Decreased metabolism to other metabolites
C
Decreased metabolism to thiouric acid
D
Increased dephosphorylation
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Question 59 of 213
Tick the drug belonging to nitrobenzene derivative:
A
Clindamycin
B
Streptomycin
C
Azithromycin
D
Chloramphenicol
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Question 60 of 213
Aluminum carbonate, calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide are all used to treat:
A
upset stomach
B
skin rash
C
heart disease
D
sleeplessness
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Question 61 of 213
Mechanism of action of calcitonin is:
A
Inhibits hydroxyapatite crystal formation, aggregation, and dissolution
B
Raises intracellular cAMP in osteoclasts
C
Activates bone resorption
D
Inhibits macrophages
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Question 62 of 213
Which of the following drugs is used for dermatomycosis treatment:
A
Nystatin
B
Griseofulvin
C
Amphotericin B
D
Vancomycin
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Question 63 of 213
Another authorized direct care staff member asks you to administer a medication they have prepared. You should:
A
give the medication.
B
ask the nurse to give the medication.
C
ask what the medication is.
D
not give the medication.
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Question 64 of 213
Spermatogenesis:
A
occurs in several stages
B
includes stages of meiosis I
C
includes stages of meiosis II
D
it is stimulated by the FSH
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Question 65 of 213
If you pour more liquid medication into the measuring cup than is needed, you:
A
carefully pour the excess medication back into the original bottle.
B
give all the poured medication to the individual and decrease the next dose by the extra amount.
C
carefully dispose of the excess medication liquid on a paper towel and throw it away.
D
throw away all of the poured medication, document the disposal and start over.
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Question 66 of 213
Which of the following general anesthetics belongs to inhalants?
A
Thiopental
B
Desflurane
C
Ketamine
D
Propofol
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Question 67 of 213
Which of the following enzymes has fibrinolytic activity?
A
Pepsin
B
Urokinase
C
L-asparaginase
D
Lydaze
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Question 68 of 213
Therapeutic uses of propranolol include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
Hypertension
B
Migraine
C
Raynaud’s phenomenon
D
Glaucoma
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Question 69 of 213
Most of drugs are antacids EXCEPT:
A
Misoprostol
B
Maalox
C
Mylanta
D
Almagel
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Question 70 of 213
The older adult client has gastrointestinal bleeding. The client says to the nurse, 'I don’t understand this. All I did was take ibuprofen (Advil) for my arthritis.' Which plan would be best as it relates to the nurse’s education of this client?
A
A plan to teach the client to use drugs that bypass the gastrointestinal system, like topical drugs
B
A plan to teach the client to substitute safer drugs like acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C
A plan to teach the client to obtain physician approval prior to the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications
D
A plan to teach the advantages and disadvantages of ibuprofen (Advil)
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Question 71 of 213
The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is tasked with continually improving the quality of care on an inpatient unit. The nurse practitioner implements:
A
a chart review analysis
B
a root cause analysis
C
a plan-do-study-act process
D
failure effect mode analysis
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Question 72 of 213
The nurse teaches a class for college students about osteoporosis. What is the best information to include?
A
Prevention of osteoporosis begins in early adulthood.
B
Medication is the primary treatment to prevent and halt bone loss.
C
Osteoporosis is an inevitable part of aging.
D
Men do not need to be concerned about osteoporosis.
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Question 73 of 213
Indicate the adrenomimetic agent, which is an alphaâ‚‚ adrenoreceptor activator:
A
Xylometazoline
B
Clonidine
C
Salbutamol
D
Dobutamine
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Question 74 of 213
A male client has erectile dysfunction. Which systems should be assessed that could contribute to the erectile dysfunction?
A
Cardiovascular
B
Integumentary
C
Endocrine
D
Nervous
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Question 75 of 213
A 23-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a headache. Her headaches began on the right frontal side and radiated to the back of the right side of her head. She has vomited twice. She has photophobia and phonophobia. She usually takes sumatriptan as her headache begins, but she has none left. What is the mechanism of action of sumatriptan?
A
5-HTâ‚ÂA agonist
B
5-HTâ‚ÂA antagonist
C
5-HTâ‚ÂB agonist
D
5-HTâ‚ÂB antagonist
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Question 76 of 213
Which of the following autonomic nervous system effects is common for tricyclic antidepressants?
A
Antimuscarinic action
B
Antihistaminic action
C
Alfa adrenoreceptor-blocking action
D
All of the above
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Question 77 of 213
Indication for interferon alpha administration is:
A
Autoimmune diseases
B
Rheumatoid arthritis
C
Organ transplantation
D
Hepatitis C virus infection
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Question 78 of 213
The nurse teaches the postpartum client about oxytocin (Pitocin). The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
A
It will increase my uterine contractions.
B
It will increase my volume of fluid loss.
C
It will increase my vaginal muscle tone.
D
It will increase my milk production.
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Question 79 of 213
Which symptoms experienced over 1 month would be most helpful to diagnose bipolar disorder?
A
Difficulty sleeping, obsession with death, hallucinations
B
Delusions, unkempt appearance, fatigue
C
Abnormal eating patterns, feelings of despair, flight of ideas
D
Increased goal-directed behavior and talkativeness, distractibility
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Question 80 of 213
The nurse recognizes that medications can be excreted by which routes?
A
Fecal
B
Gastric
C
Glandular
D
Pulmonary
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Question 81 of 213
The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection. What is a priority question to ask the client prior to administering the medication?
A
Are you pregnant?
B
Do you plan to become pregnant?
C
Are you breastfeeding?
D
Are you taking birth control pills?
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Question 82 of 213
Tick the drug with nonselective beta-adrenoblocking activity:
A
Atenolol
B
Propranolol
C
Metoprolol
D
Nebivolol
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Question 83 of 213
Gastrointestinal irritation, cardiovascular effects, including tachycardia, arrhythmias, and orthostatic hypotension, mental disturbances, and withdrawal are possible adverse effects of:
A
Amantadine
B
Benztropine
C
Levodopa
D
Selegiline
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Question 84 of 213
The home health nurse notes that the elderly patient doubled up on his pain medication, even though the prescribed dose was at a therapeutic level. The patient says, 'If one pill is good, two pills are better.' Which statement best describes the result of the patient’s action?
A
The patient develops tolerance and does not experience any difference.
B
The patient experiences more pain relief from the additional dose.
C
The patient develops tolerance and will need increased doses of the drug.
D
The patient is more likely to exhibit side effects from the additional dose.
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Question 85 of 213
Which one of the following groups is responsible for the potency and the toxicity of local anesthetics?
A
Ionizable group
B
Intermediate chain
C
Lipophylic group
D
All of the above
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Question 86 of 213
The endocrine role of the testicle:
A
occurs at the level of the interstitial cells
B
consists in the secretion of androgenic hormones
C
consists in the secretion of testosterone
D
determines the maturation of the sex organs
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Question 87 of 213
Tick the drug for trematodosis (fluke invasion) treatment:
A
Bithionol
B
Ivermectin
C
Pyrantel
D
Metronidazole
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Question 88 of 213
This drug is a Class II antiarrhythmic drug:
A
Flecainide
B
Propranolol
C
Lidocaine
D
Verapamil
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Question 89 of 213
Indicate the hypnotic drug, which is more likely to cause hangover:
A
Zopiclone
B
Diazepam
C
Phenobarbital
D
Zaleplon
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Question 90 of 213
The family nurse practitioner participates in a hospital-based quality improvement project. The nurse practitioner reviews four charts per month of a nurse practitioner colleague to ensure diabetes protocols are met. This process is a:
A
core competency
B
force field analysis
C
peer review
D
risk analysis
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Question 91 of 213
Which drugs may be used as antianxiety agents?
A
BETA-blocking drugs
B
Clonidine - a partial agonist of alfa2 receptors
C
Tricyclic antidepressants
D
All of the above
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Question 92 of 213
Indicate the alphaâ‚Â-selective antagonist:
A
Phentolamine
B
Dihydroergotamine
C
Prazosin
D
Labetalol
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Question 93 of 213
Which of the following benzodiazepines is preferred for elderly patients?
A
Clorazepate
B
Chlordiazepoxide
C
Triazolam
D
Prazepam
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Question 94 of 213
Parasympathomimetic drugs cause:
A
Bronchodilation
B
Mydriasis
C
Bradycardia
D
Constipation
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Question 95 of 213
Rather than being used for immediate effects, which of the following anti-inflammatory medications works gradually to promote decreased frequency and severity of exacerbations and acute asthma attacks?
A
Glucocorticoids
B
Methylxanthines
C
Inhaled anticholinergics
D
None of the options is correct since glucocorticoids are used to provide immediate effects
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Question 96 of 213
Antigen is any of various substances, including toxins, bacteria, and the cells of transplanted organs, that when introduced into the body stimulate the production of antibodies. It is also called an allergen or immunogen. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 97 of 213
You are administering medications on the evening shift and find a medication still in the bubble pack/medication container that, according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), was scheduled to be given at 9:00 am that day. You should:
A
give the medication immediately and sign off on the MAR.
B
call the authorized direct care staff that was to administer the medication to see if it was administered.
C
call the Nurse-Trainer for guidance.
D
check to see if the person is having any negative effects from not receiving the medication.
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Question 98 of 213
Enzymatic activity that changes a medication into a less active form is an example of
A
pharmacodynamics.
B
active transport.
C
pharmacokinetics.
D
diffusion.
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Question 99 of 213
Ganglion blocking drugs are used for the following emergencies EXCEPT:
A
Hypertensive crises
B
Controlled hypotension
C
Cardiovascular collapse
D
Pulmonary edema
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Question 100 of 213
The drug of choice for manic-depressive psychosis is:
A
Imipramine
B
Chlordiazepoxide
C
Isocarboxazid
D
Lithium carbonate
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Question 101 of 213
Antihistamines block the actions of histamine at the
A
H1 receptor site.
B
B1 receptor site.
C
B2 receptor site.
D
C1 receptor site.
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Question 102 of 213
Half life (t 1/2) is the time required to:
A
Change the amount of a drug in plasma by half during elimination
B
Metabolize a half of an introduced drug into the active metabolite
C
Absorb a half of an introduced drug
D
Bind a half of an introduced drug to plasma proteins
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Question 103 of 213
The anesthetic effect of the agents of short and intermediate duration of action can not be prolonged by adding:
A
Epinephrine
B
Norepinephrine
C
Dopamine
D
Phenylephrine
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Question 104 of 213
The stomach is located:
A
just below the sternum in the abdomen.
B
directly under the umbilicus (“belly buttonâ€Â)
C
on the far left of the abdomen.
D
lower right quadrant of the abdomen.
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Question 105 of 213
A 37-year-old man complains of chest pain after meals. He says this pain has gone on for a few months, and he gets only minimal relief from antacid tablets. The physician prescribes a drug that will decrease the amount of acid secreted by blocking a histamine receptor. Which of the following drugs works by this mechanism?
A
Atropine
B
Cimetidine
C
Misoprostol
D
Octreotide
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Question 106 of 213
Regarding first pass metabolism:
A
its effect on bioavailability is expressed as the extraction ratio where ER = CL(liver) / Q(liver)
B
it affects volume of distribution
C
it reduces the bioavailability of oral morphine to 15%
D
the extraction ratio of phenytoin is higher
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Question 107 of 213
Reproduction defines the process of:
A
perpetuation of living organisms
B
production of genetically identical individuals
C
fecundation of the spermatozoon by the ovule
D
growth and maturation of living organisms
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Question 108 of 213
The abbreviation for D/C is
A
discontinued.
B
right eye.
C
don’t complete.
D
twice a day.
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Question 109 of 213
Tick the drug for parenteral iron therapy:
A
Ferrous sulfate
B
Fercoven
C
Ferrous lactate
D
Ferrous fumarate
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Question 110 of 213
Nonselective beta-blockers may be used to treat hypertension and
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
B
heart failure
C
heart block
D
supraventricular arrhythmias
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Question 111 of 213
Although reported to be less of a problem with Methimazole (Tapazole) than with Propylthiouracil (PTU), patients on antithyroid drug patients are at risk for the development of the adverse event of agranulocytosis. Understanding the pharmacotherapeutic and adverse effects, which of the following lab order sets would the advanced practice nurse routinely monitor for patients on Tapazole?
A
CBC with differential
B
TSH, free T4 and CBC with differential
C
TSH, free T4 and CBC
D
CBC without differential
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Question 112 of 213
Overdoses of cocaine are usually rapidly fatal from:
A
Respiratory depression
B
Arrhythmias
C
Seizures
D
All of the above
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Question 113 of 213
Which effect may lead to toxic reactions when a drug is taken continuously or repeatedly?
A
Refractoriness
B
Cumulative effect
C
Tolerance
D
Tachyphylaxis
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Question 114 of 213
Correct the statements concerning ketorolac include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
It inhibits COX
B
It is as effective as morphine for a short-term relief from moderate to severe pain
C
It has a high potential for physical dependence and abuse
D
It does not produce respiratory depression
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Question 115 of 213
Which of the following synthetic steroids shows predominantly mineralocorticoid action?
A
Hydrocortisone
B
Spironolactone
C
Dexamethasone
D
Fludrocortisone
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Question 116 of 213
The nurse notices that one of the client’s drugs has a low therapeutic index. What is the most important nursing implication of this?
A
A wide margin of safety
B
A narrow margin of safety
C
Measured 1 hour after administration
D
Measured 10 minutes after administration
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Question 117 of 213
Which of the following local anesthetics is preferable in patient with pseudocholinesterase deficiency?
A
Procaine
B
Ropivacaine
C
Tetracaine
D
Benzocaine
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Question 118 of 213
Tick the group of drugs for chronic hypotension treatment:
A
Positive inotropic drugs
B
Vasoconstrictors
C
Plasmoexpanders
D
Analeptics and tonics
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Question 119 of 213
A 46-year-old woman is undergoing a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy for menometrorrhagia secondary to extensive leiomyomas. She is anesthetized with general anesthetic. The surgeon begins once she has lost her eyelash reflex and her breathing pattern became regular. Under which stage of anesthesia does this fall?
A
Stage I
B
Stage II
C
Stage III
D
Stage IV
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Question 120 of 213
The primary reason for reassessing patients’ alcohol use is to:
A
advise about safe levels of consumption
B
evaluate the risk for peripheral neuropathy
C
prevent or reduce associated health risks
D
screen for liver dysfunction
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Question 121 of 213
Tolerance to this inotropic drug develops after a few days:
A
Amrinone
B
Amiodarone
C
Dobutamine
D
Adenosine
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Question 122 of 213
Features of piracetam include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
It is a GABA derivative
B
It does not influence the neuro-vegetative function
C
Improvement begins in the 3rd week
D
It has a high potential of toxicity
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Question 123 of 213
Mechanism of Cycloserine action is:
A
Inhibition of mycolic acids synthesis
B
Inhibition of RNA synthesis
C
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
D
Inhibition of pyridoxalphosphate synthesis
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Question 124 of 213
A small amount of the volume of distribution is common for lipophylic substances easy penetrating through barriers and widely distributing in plasma, interstitial and cell fluids:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 125 of 213
A nurse is teaching a group of women about medications. The women want to know why so many drugs have unpredictable effects in women. The nurse will tell them that:
A
drugs usually have more toxic effects in women
B
most known drug effects are based on drug trials in men
C
women have varying responses to drugs during menstrual cycles
D
women metaboliz[e drugs differently due to incomplete data]
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Question 126 of 213
Main agents for acute migraine attack treatment are Ergot and indol derivatives and NSAID’s. The consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 127 of 213
The unwanted effect of cholecalciferol is:
A
Defective bone mineralization
B
Lymphocytopenia
C
CNS toxicity
D
Metastatic calcifications
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Question 128 of 213
A 21-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) after she intentionally took 20 alprazolam 15 min ago in a suicide attempt. She has never been on benzodiazepines before in the past. The ED physician wants to reverse the effects of the alprazolam immediately. What is the most appropriate treatment?
A
Ammonium chloride
B
Flumazenil
C
N-acetylcysteine
D
Naloxone
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Question 129 of 213
When a patient has prescriptions for an inhaled beta 2 agonist and an inhaled glucocorticoid, a nurse should advise the patient
A
to inhale the beta 2 agonist before inhaling the glucocorticoid.
B
to inhale the beta 2 agonist after inhaling the glucocorticoid.
C
to inhale the beta 2 agonist simultaneously with the glucocorticoid.
D
that the sequence of inhalation doesn't matter.
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Question 130 of 213
Indicate the inhaled anesthetic, which should be avoided in patients with a history of seizure disorders:
A
Enflurane
B
Nitrous oxide
C
Sevoflurane
D
Desflurane
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Question 131 of 213
Which of the following drugs is fibrinolytic?
A
Ticlopidine
B
Streptokinase
C
Aspirin
D
Warfarin
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Question 132 of 213
The abbreviation for as needed or as necessary is
A
PRN or prn.
B
ac.
C
tsp.
D
ml.
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Question 133 of 213
Platelet aggregation is an important event in haemostasis. Which of the following statement is true for platelet aggregation in vascular injury?
A
There will be initial vasodilation
B
Clotting factors play no role in its formation
C
Platelets change their shape during the process
D
Serotonin stimulates platelet aggregation
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Question 134 of 213
Which of the following MAO inhibitors has amphetamine-like activity and is related to nonhydrazide derivatives:
A
Phenelzine
B
Moclobemide
C
Tranylcypramine
D
All of the above
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Question 135 of 213
The deferent duct joins with the ........ and forms.........:
A
the seminal vesicle duct
B
the urethra
C
the ejaculatory duct
D
the epididymal duct
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Question 136 of 213
Rickets is:
A
A deficiency disease resulting from a lack of vitamin D or calcium and from insufficient exposure to sunlight, characterized by defective bone growth and occurring chiefly in children
B
A disease occurring primarily in adults that results from a deficiency in vitamin D or calcium and is characterized by a softening of the bones with accompanying pain and weakness
C
A disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, occurring especially in postmenopausal women, resulting in a predisposition to fractures and bone deformities such as a vertebral collapse
D
All of the above
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Question 137 of 213
The nurse has changed the medication dosage on the MAR, per physician’s direction, from 500 mg. to 1000 mg. at 9:00 am. There are two 500 mg. tablets of the medication in the individual’s medication drawer in the “bubble†of the bubble pack. What should you do?
A
Administer the two tablets.
B
Call the pharmacy to get a 1000 mg tablet.
C
Call the physician to clarify the changed order.
D
Administer one tablet now and the other at 10:00 am
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Question 138 of 213
A patient with hypertension is taking a potent antihypertensive without results. The patient is concerned when the health care provider orders a new drug. The nurse explains, -
A
The drug you took is very potent, and a higher dose is needed.
B
The new drug has greater efficacy, so it will help reduce your blood pressure.
C
The prescriber must have made an error in the orders.
D
Efficacy in treating your hypertension is more important than potency.
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Question 139 of 213
A patient has been prescribed a bisphosphonate for treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse evaluates that additional teaching is required if the patient makes which statement?
A
It will take at least 5 years for the maximum effect of this drug to happen.
B
If I stop taking this drug, all of the bone density improvement will rapidly disappear.
C
I still need to eat foods high in calcium.
D
I should spend 15 to 20 minutes in the sun on most days.
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Question 140 of 213
Tick the action mechanism of anticancer drugs belonging to plant alkaloids:
A
Inhibition of DNA-dependent RNA synthesis
B
Cross-linking of DNA
C
Mitotic arrest at a metaphase
D
Nonselective inhibition of aromatases
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Question 141 of 213
Which drug category can be used for treating anxiety?
A
Antitussives
B
Anticoagulants
C
Seizure drugs
D
Antibiotics
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Question 142 of 213
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner is appointed to a hospital’s multidisciplinary medical ethics review committee. The nurse practitioner’s role is to:
A
evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes
B
identify how to anticipate and resolve similar future situations
C
investigate the need for disciplinary action
D
obtain agreement of all parties with a chosen solution
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Question 143 of 213
Indication for etidronate administration is:
A
Malabsorption of vitamin D from intestine
B
Paget's disease
C
Vitamin D deficiency in a diet
D
Hypercalciuria
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Question 144 of 213
Indication for 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (calcifediol) administration is:
A
Primary hyperparathyroidism
B
Rickets
C
Hypercalcemia
D
Failure of vitamin D formation in skin
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Question 145 of 213
Alpha receptor antagonists cause all of the following adverse effects EXCEPT:
A
Postural hypotension
B
Tachycardia
C
Nasal congestion
D
Bronchospasm
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Question 146 of 213
Indicate the CNS stimulating drug, which belongs to adaptogens:
A
Amphetamine
B
Eleutherococcus extract
C
Caffeine
D
Sydnocarb
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Question 147 of 213
A nurse is teaching a client receiving treatment for asthma with albuterol. While serious adverse effects are uncommon, the following may occur. (select one that does not apply)
A
tachycardia
B
sedation
C
temporary dyspnea
D
nervousness
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Question 148 of 213
The nurse preparing a teaching plan for an adolescent postpartum mother includes which topics?
A
Most medications are secreted into breast milk.
B
Dietary supplements should be avoided.
C
Over-the-counter (OTC) herbal products are secreted into breast milk and have the potential to cause harm to the infant.
D
All tobacco products should be avoided.
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Question 149 of 213
A 23-year-old man with HIV infection has Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumoniTherapy is started with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and his pneumonia resolves. The pharmacotherapy was effective because of inhibition of which of the following?
A
Cell wall synthesis
B
Dihydrofolate reductase
C
Incorporation of p-aminobenzoic acid
D
Incorporation of sterol into membranes
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Question 150 of 213
Indicate the hypnotic drug, which binds selectively to the BZâ‚ receptor subtype, facilitating GABAergic inhibition:
A
Thiopental
B
Zolpidem
C
Flurazepam
D
Phenobarbital
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Question 151 of 213
The client is receiving a brand name drug and wants to change to the generic form because it is cheaper. What is the best outcome for this client?
A
Client will state two ways a brand name drug differs from a generic name drug.
B
Client will take the brand name drug after speaking with the physician.
C
Client will ask the nurse why brand name drugs are better than generic drugs.
D
Client will state two ways to obtain the medication at a reduced cost.
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Question 152 of 213
Pick out the bronchodilator drug related to xanthine:
A
Atropine
B
Orciprenaline
C
Adrenaline
D
Theophylline
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Question 153 of 213
All of the following statements concerning the bile acid-binding resins are true, EXCEPT:
A
They decrease total cholesterol and LDL
B
They are contraindicated in patients with hypertriglyceridemia
C
When used alone, they do not slow the progression of atherosclerotic lesions
D
They are the drugs of choice for therapy of type II hyperlipidemia when used either alone or in combination with selected agents
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Question 154 of 213
All are true about penicillins EXCEPT:
A
most penicillins only cross blood-brain barrier when the meninges are inflamed
B
penicillins don't require adjustment in renal failure
C
penicillins inhibit cross linkage of peptidoglycans in cell wall
D
piperacillin is a penicillin active against pseudomonas
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Question 155 of 213
A 17-year-old girl is brought to the physician by her parents 30 minutes after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure while playing in a soccer game. She currently takes no medications. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. After further testing including 24-hour continuous EEG monitoring, carbamazepine is prescribeThis patient's use of additional medications should be monitored because of which of the following changes in drug disposition after starting pharmacotherapy?
A
Decreased absorption in the intestine
B
Decreased distribution to the brain
C
Increased excretion by the kidneys
D
Increased metabolism by the liver
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Question 156 of 213
Choose the derivative of the plant Foxglove (Digitalis):
A
Digoxin
B
Strophantin K
C
Dobutamine
D
Amrinone
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Question 157 of 213
Indicate the antimuscarinic drug, which is used as a mydriatic:
A
Pilocarpine
B
Neostigmine
C
Homatropine
D
Ipratropium
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Question 158 of 213
All of the following drugs are antibiotics, EXCEPT:
A
Streptomycin
B
Penicillin
C
Co-trimoxazole
D
Chloramphenicol
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Question 159 of 213
Indicate the chemical mediator in the antinociceptive descending pathways:
A
BETA-endorphin
B
Met- and leu-enkephalin
C
Dynorphin
D
All of the above
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Question 160 of 213
Which of the following will be present in chronic bacterial infection?
A
Neutrophilia
B
Basophilia
C
Lymphocytosis
D
Eosinophilia
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Question 161 of 213
Which of the following cardiovascular system effects refers to a calcium channel blocker?
A
The reduction of peripheral vascular resistance
B
The reduction of cardiac contractility and, in some cases, cardiac output
C
Relief of coronary artery spasm
D
All of the above
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Question 162 of 213
Which of the following agents is the most helpful in counteracting the behavioral complications of levodopa?
A
Tolkapone
B
Clozapine
C
Carbidopa
D
Pergolide
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Question 163 of 213
Which of the following opioid analgesics is used in the treatment of acute pulmonary edema?
A
Morphine
B
Codeine
C
Fentanyl
D
Loperamide
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Question 164 of 213
Antacids (Amphogel, Tums, Maalox) are used to treat:
A
diarrhea.
B
gas.
C
stomach infection.
D
stomach inflammation/ulcers
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Question 165 of 213
The physician has prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) for the patient with schizophrenia. What is the priority patient outcome?
A
The patient will consume adequate fluids and a high-fiber diet.
B
The patient will be compliant with taking the medication as prescribed.
C
The patient will report a decrease in auditory hallucinations.
D
The patient will report symptoms of restlessness.
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Question 166 of 213
Which of the following statements is true:
A
Hypothyroidism is a syndrome resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormones and is manifested largely by a reversible slowing down of all body functions
B
Hypothyroidism is the clinical syndrome that results when tissues are exposed to high levels of thyroid hormone
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 167 of 213
The drug of choice in the treatment of myoclonic seizures is:
A
Valproate
B
Phenobarbital
C
Phenytoin
D
Felbamate
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Question 168 of 213
The concentration of dopamine in the basal ganglia of the brain is reduced in parkinsonism.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 169 of 213
A 24-year-old client reports taking acetaminophen fairly regularly for headaches. The nurse knows that a client who consumes excess acetaminophen per day or regularly consumes alcoholic beverages should be observed for what adverse effect?
A
hepatic toxicity
B
renal damage
C
thrombotic effects
D
pulmonary damage
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Question 170 of 213
Angina pectoris is:
A
Severe constricting chest pain, often radiating from the precordium to the left shoulder and down the arm, due to insufficient blood supply to the heart that is usually caused by coronary disease
B
An often fatal form of arrhythmia characterized by rapid, irregular fibrillar twitching of the ventricles of the heart instead of normal contractions, resulting in a loss of pulse
C
The cardiovascular condition in which the heart ability to pump blood weakens
D
All of the above
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Question 171 of 213
The physician ordered a loading dose of medication for the patient; it is to be followed by a lower dose. When the patient receives the lower dose, she says to the nurse, 'I think my doctor made a mistake; my medication dose is too low.' What is the best response by the nurse?
A
The initial dose shortened the half-life, so the medication would work more quickly.
B
We always give medications this way; the doctor did not make a mistake.
C
You had a larger dose initially so that the medication would work more quickly.
D
Giving a larger dose initially will reduce the chance of side effects.
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Question 172 of 213
Immunosuppressive drug is any of a variety of substances used to prevent production of antibodies, protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence in the body of antigens: foreign proteins or polysaccharides such as bacteria, bacterial toxins, viruses, or other cells or proteins. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 173 of 213
A nurse is administering intravenous dopamine (Intropin) to a patient in the intensive care unit. Which assessment finding would cause the most concern?
A
Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg
B
Increased urine output
C
Edema at the IV insertion site
D
Headache
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Question 174 of 213
Before administering a medication, what does the nurse need to know to evaluate how individual patient variability might affect the patient’s response to the medication?
A
Chemical stability of the medication
B
Ease of administration
C
Family medical history
D
Patient’s age
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Question 175 of 213
Depolarizing agents include all of the following properties EXCEPT:
A
Interact with nicotinic receptor to compete with acetylcholine without receptor activation
B
React with the nicotinic receptor to open the channel and cause depolarisation of the end plate
C
Cause desensitization, noncompetitive block manifested by flaccid paralysis
D
Cholinesterase inhibitors do not have the ability to reverse the blockade
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Question 176 of 213
Tick the drug used for toxoplasmosis treatment:
A
Chloroquine
B
Tetracycline
C
Suramin
D
Pyrimethamine
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Question 177 of 213
Main contraindications of estrogens’ therapy include the following:
A
Estrogen-dependent neoplasms such as carcinoma of the endometrium or carcinoma of the breast
B
Undiagnosed genital bleeding
C
Liver disease
D
All of the above
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Question 178 of 213
The drug can cause ototoxicity:
A
Furosemide (Lasix)
B
Both of the above
C
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
D
Neither of the above
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Question 179 of 213
Prevention of strokes, myocardial infarctions, and reinfarction can be accomplished with
A
low-dose aspirin (81 mg).
B
moderate-dose psilocybin (10 mg).
C
low-dose Rifampin (247 mg).
D
moderate-dose capsaicin (120 mg).
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Question 180 of 213
A nurse is teaching a class to a group of pregnant patients. The nurse correctly teaches that the highest risk of teratogen-induced gross malformations exists during which time?
A
Immediately before conception
B
During the first trimester
C
During the second trimester
D
During the third trimester
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Question 181 of 213
Tick the drug of choice for herpes and cytomegalovirus infection treatment:
A
Saquinavir
B
Interferon alfa
C
Didanozine
D
Acyclovir
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Question 182 of 213
The acute course of opioid withdrawal may last:
A
3-4 days
B
7-10 days
C
3-4 weeks
D
26-30 weeks
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Question 183 of 213
The posterior pituitary does NOT secrete:
A
Vasopressin
B
Oxytocin
C
Growth hormone
D
All of the above
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Question 184 of 213
Tick the drug that can induce nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and rhinitis:
A
Acyclovire
B
Zalcitabine
C
Zidovudine
D
Saquinavir
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Question 185 of 213
Tick the drug for the treatment of a hepatic form of amebiasis:
A
Diloxanide or iodoquinol
B
Tetracycline or doxycycline
C
Metronidazole or emetine
D
Erythromycin or azithromycin
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Question 186 of 213
This drug may block oxidation of low density lipoproteins (LDL):
A
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
B
Nicotinic acid (Niacin)
C
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
D
Probucol (Lorelco)
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Question 187 of 213
A 32-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for evaluation of elevated triglycerides. His mother, father, sister, and brother all have the same problem. His serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels are normal. What is the most likely explanation for these findings?
A
Diabetes insipidus
B
Diabetes mellitus
C
Increased production of triglycerides
D
Increased clearance of VLDL
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Question 188 of 213
The rectum is:
A
at the beginning of the small intestine.
B
part of the renal system.
C
attached to the appendix.
D
at the very end of the large intestine.
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Question 189 of 213
This drug is an effective bronchodilator:
A
Nifedipine
B
Verapamil
C
Both of the above
D
None of the above
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Question 190 of 213
The nurse provides care for elders in an assisted living facility. What does the nurse assess as a primary contributing factor for drug toxicity in the elderly?
A
Older adults often abuse alcohol.
B
Older adults are frequently dehydrated.
C
Older adults are frequently constipated.
D
Older adults have increased stomach acid.
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Question 191 of 213
Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
A
Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes
B
Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs
C
National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care
D
Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards
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Question 192 of 213
The prescriber has ordered an antibiotic for a patient with a bacterial infection. The nurse provides patient education at discharge and instructs the patient to take the drug on an empty stomach. When should the patient take the drug?
A
1 hour or more before a meal
B
Only after an 8-hour fast
C
Only after the patient has missed a meal
D
At least 2 hours after a meal
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Question 193 of 213
Barbiturates are used in the emergency treatment of status epilepticus in infants and children because of:
A
They significantly decrease of oxygen utilization by the brain, protecting cerebral edema and ischemia
B
Short onset and duration of action
C
They do not have effect on sleep architecture
D
All of the above
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Question 194 of 213
A patient is receiving heparin therapy as part of the treatment for a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors the results of which laboratory test to check the drug's effectiveness?
A
Prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR)
B
Bleeding times
C
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
D
Vitamin K levels
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Question 195 of 213
The drug acts by competitively blocking the NaCl cotransporter:
A
Loop diuretics
B
Thiazide diuretics
C
Potassium-sparing diuretics
D
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
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Question 196 of 213
Indicate the non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug:
A
Flurazepam
B
Zolpidem
C
Midazolam
D
Lorazepam
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Question 197 of 213
Which of the following coenzymes is not of vitamin origin?
A
Coenzyme Q10
B
Magnesium
C
Carnitine
D
All of the above
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Question 198 of 213
The main principle of shock treatment is:
A
To increase the arterial pressure
B
To increase the peripheral vascular resistance
C
To increase the cardiac output
D
To improve the peripheral blood flow
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Question 199 of 213
To properly administer ear drops, the client’s head must remain tilted for:
A
3 minutes for each ear.
B
1 minute on each side.
C
3 minutes for 1 ear, 5 minutes for both ears.
D
however long the individual will hold still.
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Question 200 of 213
Bulk-Forming Laxatives such as Psyllium (Metamucil) and Methylcellulose (Citrucel) have side effects such as:
A
fecal impaction.
B
hypoglycemia.
C
palpitations.
D
blurred vision.
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Question 201 of 213
A patient is given a drug for the first time and develops shortness of breath. The patient’s heart rate is 76 beats/minute, the respiratory rate is 20 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is $120 / 70 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$. The nurse checks a drug administration manual to make sure the correct dose was given and learns that some patients taking the drug experience shortness of breath. The nurse will contact the provider to report what?
A
An allergic reaction
B
An idiosyncratic effect
C
An iatrogenic response
D
A side effect
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Question 202 of 213
A 23-year-old man with erectile dysfunction refuses to see a physician for his problem. Instead, he purchases an over-the-counter product that contains yohimbine. He claims that he now has improved sexual function with improved quality of his erections. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?
A
Cavernosal artery stimulation
B
Cavernosal nerve stimulation
C
Development of hypertension
D
Improved sympathetic outflow to the periphery
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Question 203 of 213
Indicate the beta adrenoreceptor antagonist, which has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity:
A
Propranolol
B
Metoprolol
C
Pindolol
D
Betaxolol
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Question 204 of 213
Sympathetic responses are caused by:
A
Adrenoreceptor blocking drugs
B
Adrenoreceptor activating drugs
C
Cholinoreceptor activating drugs
D
Cholinoreceptor blocking drugs
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Question 205 of 213
The ureter leads from the ___ TO the ___
A
ovary; bladder.
B
kidney; bladder
C
adrenal gland; kidney.
D
abdominal aorta; kidney.
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Question 206 of 213
A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications?
A
Glucocorticoids
B
Salicylates
C
Sulfonamides
D
Tetracyclines
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Question 207 of 213
Hypervitaminosis is any of various abnormal conditions in which the physiological effect of a vitamin is produced to a pathological degree by excessive intake of the vitamin. This consideration is:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
None
D
All of the above
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Question 208 of 213
Tick the antibacterial drug – a fluoroquinolone derivative:
A
Chloramphenicol
B
Nitrofurantoin
C
Nalidixic acid
D
Ciprofloxacin
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Question 209 of 213
Which of the following direct-acting drugs is a relatively pure alpha agonist, an effective mydriatic and decongestant and can be used to raise blood pressure?
A
Epinephrine
B
Norepinephrine
C
Phenylephrine
D
Ephedrine
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Question 210 of 213
The mechanism of amantadine action is:
A
Stimulating the glutamatergic neurotransmission
B
Blocking the excitatory cholinergic system
C
Inhibition of dopa decarboxilase
D
Selective inhibition of catechol-O-methyltransferase
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Question 211 of 213
A 58-year-old male is hospitalized for COPD exacerbation. While in the hospital, he becomes constipated. He has a history of hyperlipidemia and gout. The physician gives him docusate. How does docusate work to relieve constipation?
A
Binds water in the lumen
B
Increases chloride secretion into the gut lumen
C
Increases water absorption by the stool
D
Irritation of the bowel mucosa to stimulate peristalsis
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Question 212 of 213
Atropine causes:
A
Miosis, a reduction in intraocular pressure and cyclospasm
B
Mydriasis, a rise in intraocular pressure and cycloplegia
C
Miosis, a rise in intraocular pressure and cyclospasm
D
Mydriasis, a rise in intraocular pressure and cyclospasm
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Question 213 of 213
The measure of 2 teaspoons is often not printed on the medication cups. An equivalent volume is:
A
15cc’s.
B
10 ml.
C
½ Tablespoon.
D
½ capful
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