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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 mother has come to the pediatric clinic concerned about the recent outbreak of West Nile Virus. The ages of her children are 5, 7, and 10. The mother has asked the nurse what she can do to prevent her children from contracting this illness. Which piece of information is best to provide the mother with?
- A. The children should wear long sleeves and long pants while outside.
- B. Apply insect repellant containing DEET when the children are outside.
- C. Remove standing water from the property.
- D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is recommended that the children wear insect repellant containing DEET and long-sleeve shirts and long pants when they are outside. Removing standing water can help decrease the number of breeding mosquitoes.
Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to:
- A. supplement vitamin pills.
- B. balance body molecules.
- C. cure many diseases.
- D. help improve body defenses.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Controversy over what types of food to eat and not eat is still under investigation. Certain foods can help improve body defenses to possibly prevent certain diseases.
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.
When an elder client asks the nurse whether he will be capable of sexual activity in old age, the best response by the nurse is:
- A. Elder adults are psychologically and physically capable of engaging in sexual activity regardless of age-related changes.'
- B. If you haven't been sexually active throughout your life, you will not be able to participate in sexual activity in old age.'
- C. When intercourse isn't possible, many of your sexual needs can be met through intimacy and touch.'
- D. You might find it takes longer for you to achieve an erection, but you can maintain it for a longer time.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To provide the best response, the nurse must identify what the elder is asking. Concern is being expressed about whether elders can engage in sexual activity. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is Choice 1. In this choice, the nurse acknowledges that elders can physically engage in sexual activity and have no psychological barriers to the same. All of the other choices contain facts but are not the best initial response. Choice 1 opens the conversation for the expression of further concerns about sexual issues.
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.