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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.
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A nurse has been assigned a patient who has recently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome. Which of the following statements is the most applicable when discussing the impairments with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome with the patient?
- A. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome gets better after 5 years in almost all cases.
- B. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes limited sensation in the abdominal region.
- C. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes muscle weakness in the legs.
- D. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome does not affect breathing in severe cases.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness in the lower extremities is found in acute cases of Guillain-Barre' Syndrome.
A client asks the nurse if all donor blood products are cross-matched with the recipient to prevent a transfusion reaction. Which of the following always requires cross-matching?
- A. Packed red blood cells
- B. Platelets
- C. Plasma
- D. Granulocytes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Packed red blood cells require cross-matching due to their antigens and antibodies, unlike platelets, plasma, or granulocytes, which do not contain red cells.
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.
Who should receive the hepatitis A vaccine?
- A. children who are 18 months of age
- B. infants, who should receive the vaccination at birth
- C. people who travel to other countries
- D. individuals who might come into contact with blood
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis A is for individuals who travel or persons with chronic liver disease. Infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. DTaP is administered at 18 months of age. Individuals who come into contact with blood should be immunized against hepatitis B.
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.