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Which of the following is synthetic mineralocorticoids:
- A. Testosterone
- B. Estradiol
- C. Fludrocortisone
- D. Hydrocortisone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fludrocortisone is a synthetic mineralocorticoid used to mimic aldosterone's effects on sodium retention.
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Which antiepileptic drug in therapeutic doses causes least sedation?
- A. Primidone
- B. Clonazepam
- C. Phenytoin
- D. Phenobarbitone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin causes less sedation compared to others.
All of following are examples of prodrugs except
- A. Levodopa
- B. Enlapril
- C. Omeprazole
- D. Indomethacin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prodrugs (e.g., levodopa, enalapril, omeprazole) are inactive until metabolized. Indomethacin is active as administered.
A client has an order to receive 10 units of intermediate-acting insulin at bedtime via subcutaneous injection. The nurse would expect to administer the injection at which site? Select one that does not apply.
- A. Upper arm
- B. Inner forearm
- C. Upper abdomen
- D. Upper thigh
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sites for subcutaneous injection are the upper arms, the upper abdomen, and the upper thighs.
The nurse explains the Drug Enforcement Agencys (DEAs) schedule of controlled substances to the nursing assistant who asks, Do you ever get a prescription for Schedule I medications? What is the nurses best response?
- A. Schedule I medications have no medical use so they are not prescribed.
- B. Schedule I medications have the lowest risk for abuse and do not require a prescription.
- C. Schedule I medications are only prescribed in monitored units for patient safety.
- D. Schedule I medications are found in antitussives and antidiarrheals sold over the counter.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule I medications have no medical use and are never prescribed. Schedule V medications have the lowest risk for abuse and are found mostly in antitussives and antidiarrheals but they are not sold over the counter.
A nurse reviewing a client's health record notes a new prescription for Lisinopril 10 mg PO once every day. The nurse should identify this as which of the following types of prescription?
- A. Single
- B. Stat
- C. Routine
- D. Standing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A daily dose (once every day) indicates a routine prescription for ongoing treatment.