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A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may:
- A. Increase drug-metabolizing enzymes
- B. Decrease drug absorption from the GI tract
- C. Alter drug binding to plasma proteins
- D. Enhance drug elimination
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-protein diets can induce hepatic enzymes (e.g., CYP450), increasing drug metabolism.
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A nurse is caring for a client who takes Paroxetine to treat PTSD and reports that he grinds his teeth during the night. The nurse should identify which of the following interventions to manage Bruxism? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Concurrent administration of buspirone
- B. Administration of a different SSRI
- C. Use of a mouth guard
- D. Changing to a different class of antidepressant medication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mouth guard is a practical intervention for bruxism; medication changes may not address it directly.
Glucocorticoids causes:
- A. Inhibition of lipolysis
- B. Disposition of fat in upper and lower extremities
- C. Atrophy of fatty tissue on face and paleness
- D. Catabolism of bone tissue
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucocorticoids promote bone catabolism, leading to osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblast activity and increasing osteoclast activity.
A 6 year old child was admitted to the emergency unit with suspicion of an accidental overdose of chlordiazepoxide. Which of the following antagonists may be administered as part of the initial treatment?
- A. Flumazenil
- B. Naloxone
- C. Fomepizole
- D. Nalorphine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flumazenil reverses benzodiazepine (e.g., chlordiazepoxide) overdose.
When administering an intradermal injection, the nurse would use a 1-mL syringe with which gauge of needle? Select one that does not apply.
- A. 26 gauge
- B. 27 gauge
- C. 29 gauge
- D. 25 gauge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 1-mL syringe with a 25- to 27-gauge needle that is 1/4 to 5/8 inches long is best suited for intradermal injections.
Beta-1 receptors are found in the heart and kidney, whereas beta-2 receptors are found in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, vascular smooth muscle, and skeletal muscle.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is a correct description of beta receptor distribution.