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EHRs:
- A. Are being discouraged by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services due to cost issues
- B. Allow for all patient data to be centralized in one location for access by multiple providers
- C. Use macros and templates to individualize care
- D. Use standardized software to facilitate interoperability between systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EHRs centralize patient data for multi-provider access, improving care coordination.
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According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, what is the role of the nurse in preparing for the possibility of bioterrorism?
- A. Post updated information on signs and symptoms of infections caused by biological agents
- B. Provide guidelines for treating patients exposed to, or potentially exposed to, biological agents
- C. Remain current on recognition and treatment of infections caused by biological weapons
- D. Advocate for increased funding for research involving bioterrorism and patient treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses need to remain current about recognition of and treatment for those exposed to biological weapons because nurses are often called upon to answer questions, reassure the public, offer educational programs, and serve on emergency preparedness committees. The CDC posts updated information on signs and symptoms of infections caused by biological agents that nurses would read. The CDC also provides guidelines for how to treat patients exposed to biological agents and the nurse must remain current on this information. Although nurses could advocate for funding, this is not usually the role of the nurse.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with naltrexone (ReVia) after treatment for opioid addiction. What information will the nurse include in the teaching for this patient?
- A. This drug will help control cravings
- B. You may take this drug once weekly
- C. ReVia blocks the pleasurable effects of opioids
- D. If you discontinue this drug abruptly, you will have withdrawal symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naltrexone blocks opioid euphoria; it doesn't reduce cravings or cause withdrawal on stop . ReVia acts by blocking the pleasurable effects of opioids.
Glucagon is used for:
- A. Toxicity induced with alfa adrenergic blocking agents
- B. Toxicity induced with beta adrenergic blocking agents
- C. Hyperglycemia
- D. Arterial hypertension
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucagon treats beta-blocker toxicity by increasing cardiac contractility via a non-adrenergic pathway.
The following cholinesterase inhibitor is used in anaesthesia:
- A. Neostigmine
- B. Physostigmine
- C. Endrophonium
- D. Donepezil
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neostigmine reverses non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers in anesthesia.
Regular intake of small amount of ethanol may
- A. Increase HDL level and LDL oxidation
- B. Decrease HDL level and LDL oxidation
- C. Increase HDL level and decrease LDL oxidation
- D. Decrease synthesis of VLDL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moderate ethanol intake is known to increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels and reduce LDL oxidation, offering some cardiovascular benefit.