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A patient has recently been prescribed (Norvasc). Which of the following side effect/s should the patient specifically watch out for?
- A. Hypotension and Angina
- B. Hypertension
- C. Lower extremity edema
- D. Peripheral sensory loss and SOB
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both angina and hypotension are associated with Norvasc's side effects.
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A client and his family facing the end stage of a terminal illness might be best served by:
- A. a rehabilitation center.
- B. an extended care facility.
- C. Hospice.
- D. a crisis intervention center.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hospice has the belief that more humanized alternative care for dying clients is needed than is being provided in hospitals, which focus mostly on medical cures. No matter where the care is delivered, Hospice provides a specialized interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who work together to manage client care.
Fat emulsions are frequently administered as a part of total parenteral nutrition. Which statement is true regarding fat emulsions?
- A. They have a high energy-to-fluid-volume ratio.
- B. Even though hypertonic, they are well tolerated.
- C. They are a basic solution secondary to the addition of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- D. The pH is alkaline, making them compatible with most medications.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: They have a high energy-to-fluid-volume ratio. Fat emulsions are formulated in 10%, 20%, and 30% solutions and supply 1.1, 2, and 3 kilocalories respectively for each milliliter. A milliliter of 5% dextrose only supplies 0.17 kilocalories. Choices 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because fat emulsions are essentially pH neutral and isotonic.
Tricyclics (Antidepressants) sometimes have which of the following adverse effects on patients that have a diagnosis of depression?
- A. Shortness of breath
- B. Fainting
- C. Large Intestine ulcers
- D. Distal muscular weakness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fainting and hypotension can be caused by Tricyclics.
Which of the following solutions is routinely used to flush an IV device before and after the administration of blood to a client?
- A. 0.9% sodium chloride
- B. 5% dextrose in water solution
- C. sterile water
- D. Heparin sodium
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is isotonic and safe for flushing IV lines before and after blood administration, preventing cell lysis or clotting.
Who should receive the hepatitis A vaccine?
- A. children who are 18 months of age
- B. infants, who should receive the vaccination at birth
- C. people who travel to other countries
- D. individuals who might come into contact with blood
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis A is for individuals who travel or persons with chronic liver disease. Infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. DTaP is administered at 18 months of age. Individuals who come into contact with blood should be immunized against hepatitis B.