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Pharm CAQ 13a Exam Questions and Answers. The nurse is reviewing the lab results and nursing care plan of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse notes the patient's glycosylated hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c) is 10%. The nurse should make which addition to the nursing care plan? a. Glycemic control is adequate; no changes are needed. b. Instruct the patient to limit activity and weekly exercise. c. Hypoglycemia is a risk; teach the patient the symptoms. d. Refer the pati...

Pathophys CH7 CAQ Study Guide Exam Questions Correctly Answered. Which molecule is too small by itself to initiate an immune response in a client? 1 Hapten 2 Allergen 3 Immunogen 4 Protein antigen - CORRECT ANSWER 1 A client has cancer. While planning care, the nurse recalls that which type of immunity primarily attacks cancer? 1 Cellular 2 Visceral 3 Mucosal 4 Humoral - CORRECT ANSWER 1 An expectant mother expresses concern for her newborn possibly "catching" Infect...

CAQs 1 Study Exam Questions Correctly Answered. A client is recuperating from a spinal cord injury at the T4 level and depends on a wheelchair for mobility. What should the nurse teach the client to prepare for use of a wheelchair? a. Leg lifts to prevent hip contractures b. Push-ups to strengthen arm muscles c. Balancing exercises to promote equilibrium d. Quadriceps-setting exercises to maintain muscle tone - CORRECT ANSWER b. Push-ups to strengthen arm muscles REASONING: Arm strengt...

CAQ: Heart Failure/ Diuretics Final Exam Prep Test. A nurse is discussing heart failure with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student reflects an understanding of how compensatory mechanisms can compound existing problems in patients with heart failure? Select one: "When venous tone increases to increase ventricular filling, an increase in arterial pressure occurs." "An increase in arteriolar tone to improve tissue perfusion can decrease resistance." "When the hear...

Pathophys Ch6 CAQs Review Practice Test. A client is experiencing acute inflammation and releases interleukin-1 (IL-1). Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the effects of IL-1? 1 Stethoscope 2 Thermometer 3 Reflex hammer 4 Blood pressure cuff - CORRECT ANSWER 2 A client has an inflammatory response. Upon assessment, the nurse finds edema in the client's foot. What caused the edema? 1 Leukocytosis 2 Cellular infiltration 3 Vascular permeability 4 ...

Pharm CAQ 10a Final Exam Prediction Questions Correctly Answered. A patient takes glucocorticoids and digoxin [Lanoxin]. It is most important for the nurse to monitor which electrolyte? a. Sodium b. Calcium c. Potassium d. Magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER c A patient is receiving fenoprofen for arthritis. What patient instruction is essential? a. Do not exceed 3.2 gm/day. b. Take this medication at bedtime. c. Take this medication on an empty stomach. d. Do not ta...

Men's Health Pharm CAQs Questions Correctly Answered. The nurse is caring for a patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is prescribed finasteride [Proscar]. After continuing the medication for a few months, the patient's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value decreased by 35%. How should the nurse interpret this finding? 1 The patient is nonadherent to the medication. 2 The patient may have hypersensitivity reaction. 3 The patient may have increased risk of liver failu...

Pharm CAQs - PCNs, Cephalosporins, Vancomycin Review Practice Test. Which laboratory reports should the nurse evaluate if the patient is administered vancomycin [Vancocin] and tobramycin [Nebcin]? 1 Serum glucose 2 Serum creatinine 3 Prothrombin time 4 Serum electrolytes - CORRECT ANSWER 2 The nurse is assessing a patient who has developed watery diarrhea. After checking the patient's history, the nurse finds that the patient was recently treated with antibiotics. Which further ...

Pharm CAQ 16b Study Review Practice Test. A nurse should monitor for which adverse cardiovascular effects in a male patient taking testosterone [Androderm]? a. Atrial fibrillation b. Postural hypotension c. Prolonged QT interval d. Pedal edema and weight gain e. Decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels - CORRECT ANSWER d, e Which statement should a nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled to start taking dutasteride [Avodart]? a. "You may not...

Exam Questions Weeks Four and Five CAQs Correctly Answered. What professional responsibility does the nurse display as a client's advocate? a.The nurse protects the client's human and legal rights and provides assistance in asserting said rights. b. The nurse actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to follow the best treatment plan for a client. c. The nurse explains concepts and facts about health, describes the reason for routine care activities, and demonstrates pr...