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The client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?
- A. Weight loss
- B. Relief of heartburn
- C. Reduction of steatorrhea
- D. Absence of abdominal pain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancrelipase (Pancrease MT) is a pancreatic enzyme used in clients with pancreatitis as a digestive aid. The medication should reduce the amount of fatty stools (steatorrhea). Another intended effect could be improved nutritional status. It is not used to treat abdominal pain or heartburn. Its use could result in weight gain but should not result in weight loss if it is aiding in digestion.
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True contraindications to diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP or Tdap) vaccine include:
- A. Fever up to 104°F (40.5°C) after previous DTaP vaccine
- B. Family history of seizures after DTaP vaccine
- C. Adolescent pregnancy
- D. Anaphylactic reaction with a previous dose
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylaxis is a true contraindication to DTaP/Tdap; fever , family history , or pregnancy are not.
Monitoring a patient on a high-dose aspirin level includes:
- A. Salicylate level
- B. Complete blood count
- C. Urine pH
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-dose aspirin requires salicylate levels , CBC for bleeding, and urine pH for excretion monitoring.
The mean weight of 500 college students is 70 kg and the standard deviation is 3 kg. Assuming that the weight is normally distributed, determine how many students weigh less than 64 kg.
- A. 5
- B. 11
- C. 15
- D. 20
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Z-score: (64-70)/3 = -2. P(Z < -2) = 1 - P(Z ≤ 2). Using standard tables, P(Z ≤ 2) ≈ 0.9772, so P(Z < -2) = 1 - 0.9772 = 0.0228 (document says 0.02128, likely a typo). Then, 0.0228 * 500 ≈ 11, matching the document.
Which of the following measuring systems used in drug preparation and delivery uses the gram as the basic unit of solid measure?
- A. Metric system
- B. Apothecary system
- C. Household system
- D. Avoirdupois system
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The metric system is the most widely used system of measurement and is based on the decimal system. The gram is the basic unit of solid measure and the liter is the basic unit of liquid measure. The apothecary system uses the grain as the basic unit of solid measure. The household system uses the pound as the basic unit of measure. The avoirdupois system uses ounces and grains but is mostly used by drug manufacturers for bulk medications.
A nurse is preparing to administer Propranolol to a client who has a dysrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
- A. Hold propranolol for an apical pulse greater than 100/min.
- B. Administer propranolol to increase the client's blood pressure.
- C. Assist the client when she sits up or stands after taking this medication.
- D. Check for hypokalemia frequently due to the risk for propranolol toxicity.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol can cause orthostatic hypotension; assisting with position changes prevents falls.