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It is reasonable to recommend supplementation with in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
- A. Omega-3 fatty acids
- B. Probiotics
- C. Plant sterols
- D. Calcium
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plant sterols reduce LDL cholesterol by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption.
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Education of women who are being treated with ophthalmic antibiotics for conjunctivitis includes:
- A. Throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new
- B. Redness and intense burning is normal with ophthalmic antibiotics
- C. When applying eye ointment, set the tip of the tube on the lower lid and squeeze in 1/4 inch
- D. Use a cotton swab to apply ointment, spreading the ointment all over the lid and in the conjunctival sac
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding makeup prevents reinfection; burning isn't normal, and application is incorrect.
A nursing is planning care for a client who is receiving Furosemide IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Assess for tinnitus.
- B. Report urine output 50 mL/hr.
- C. Monitor Calcium levels.
- D. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause tinnitus , hypokalemia , and requires potassium-rich foods like bananas.
An overdose of amitriptyline may precipitate all the following adverse effects EXCEPT:
- A. Cardiac arrhythmias
- B. Hypotension
- C. Sedation
- D. Jaundice
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amitriptyline overdose does not typically cause jaundice; it causes anticholinergic and cardiac effects.
Food can alter the pH of the stomach, leading to:
- A. Enhanced drug metabolism
- B. Altered vitamin K absorption
- C. Increased vitamin D absorption
- D. Altered drug bioavailability
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Changes in stomach pH due to food can affect drug dissolution and absorption, altering bioavailability.
All the following induce hepatic enzymes except
- A. Rifampicin
- B. Phenytoin
- C. Barbiturates
- D. Tolbutamide
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tolbutamide does not significantly induce enzymes; others do.