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Where would the procedures and treatments directed by the health care provider be found?
- A. Summary sheet
- B. Physician's order form
- C. Physician's progress notes
- D. History and physical examination form
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The physician's order form contains all procedures and treatments ordered by the health care provider. A summary sheet provides a brief overview of the hospital course at discharge. Physician's progress notes provide regular observations on the patient's course of treatment and response. A history and physical examination form provides information about baseline information from the patient.
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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.
A non-competitive antagonist :
- A. Alters the mechanism of action of an agonist
- B. Alters the potency of an agonist
- C. Shifts the dose-response curve of an agonist to the right
- D. Decreases the maximum response to an agonist
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Non-competitive antagonists reduce the maximal response (efficacy), not potency, distinguishing them from competitive antagonists.
Thirty-two units of Humulin insulin is ordered for the patient. The insulin is supplied in a multidose vial that is labeled 100 units/mL. How much insulin would be needed to treat this patient?
- A. 0.032 cc
- B. 0.32 cc
- C. 3.2 cc
- D. 32 cc
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cc is equivalent to an mL. There are 100 units in each cc. Divide that amount by 32 units for the answer (0.32 cc).
Phenylephrine is useful for all of the following except
- A. Anaphylactic shock
- B. Mydriasis
- C. Nasal decongestant
- D. Artial tachycardia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenylephrine (alpha-agonist) is not used in anaphylactic shock (epinephrine is preferred).
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Escitalopram for treatment of generalized Anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
- A. I should take the medication on an empty stomach.
- B. I will follow a low-sodium diet while making this medication.
- C. I should not crush this medication before swallowing.
- D. I should not crush this medication before swallowing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Escitalopram should not be crushed to maintain its effectiveness; food and sodium restrictions are not required.