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A man is given a drug to reduce thyroid gland size and vascularity before surgical thyroidectomy. Which mechanism is responsible for its use in this setting?
- A. inhibition of the sodium/iodide symporter
- B. inhibition of thyroperoxidase
- C. inhibition of TSH secretion
- D. inhibition of thyroid hormone release
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhibition of thyroid hormone release (e.g., by iodides) reduces gland size and vascularity pre-surgery.
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Which of the following statements about NSAIDs is false?
- A. NSAIDs are not recommended during pregnancy
- B. NSAIDs increase renal blood flow
- C. NSAIDs reduce the therapeutic effect of SSRIs
- D. NSAIDs have a hypocoagulability effect
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs decrease renal blood flow by inhibiting prostaglandins, making this statement false.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Valproic Acid. The nurse should instruct the client that while taking this medication he will need to have which of the following laboratory tests completed periodically?
- A. Thrombocyte count
- B. Hematocrit
- C. Amylase
- D. Kidney function tests
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valproic acid requires monitoring of platelets for bleeding risk and liver function for hepatotoxicity.
The nurse applies the nursing process in medication therapy to ensure what?
- A. That medications are given at the right time
- B. That care is efficient and effective
- C. That the right dose of the drug is given to the patient
- D. That the right drug is given to the right patient at the right time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process ensures efficient, effective care, encompassing all aspects of safe administration.
Which of the following names may be assigned to a drug during the process of development? (Select one that does not apply.)
- A. Chemical name
- B. Official name
- C. Pharmacologic name
- D. Trade name
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Throughout the process of development, drugs may have several names assigned to them including a chemical name, a generic (nonproprietary) name, an official name, and a trade or brand name.
Which of the following is an adverse event of glucocorticoids:
- A. Osteoporosis
- B. Hypo acid gastritis
- C. Diabetes insipidus
- D. Dehidratation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoporosis is a common adverse effect of glucocorticoids due to bone catabolism.