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Front 1

1. A hypoglycemic event must be treated immediately with an antidiabetic agent.


A. True.
*B. False.

Back 1

B. False.

Front 2

2. Why are antibiotics only prescribed when there is an identified need for antiinfective therapy?


A. of the increased cost without just cause.
* B. of the increased chance of acquired microbial resistance.
C. of the dependency of microbes on medications.
D. of the effectiveness against resistant bacteria.

Back 2

B. of the increased chance of acquired microbial resistance.

Front 3

3. Which nursing action is necessary before administering digitalis or a related cardiac glycoside?


A. Check radial pulse for 15 seconds.
B. Check radial pulse for 1 full minute.
C. Check apical pulse for 15 seconds.
* D. Check apical pulse for 60 seconds.

Back 3

D. Check apical pulse for 60 seconds.

Front 4

4. Which method of medication administration is used for mucolytic agents?


A. Oral.
B. Intramuscular.
C. Intravenous.
* D. Inhalation.

Back 4

D. Inhalation.

Front 5

5. Which of the following nursing actions would be a priority for all patients receiving mucolytics, expectorants or antitussives?

* A. Monitor the patient's respiratory status.
B. Provide materials for oral hygiene.
C. Provide suction equipment at the bedside.
D. Provide resuscitation equipment at the bedside.

Back 5

A. Monitor the patient's respiratory status.

Front 6

6. What is the major advantage of using aerosol therapy in treating airway disorders?


A. Patient cooperation is unnecessary.
B. Equipment used is economical.
C. Medication is delivered in precise dosages.
* D. Rapid onset of medication action.

Back 6

D. Rapid onset of medication action.

Front 7

7. What systolic blood pressure is an indicator for the administration of diuretics as the first line of antihypertensive therapy?


A. 130-139 mmHG
* B. 140-159 mmHG
C. 160-179 mmHG
D. 180-209 mmHG

Back 7

B. 140-159 mmHG

Front 8

8. What is the serum half-life (t1/2) of a drug?


A. Time period it takes for half of a drug dose to be absorbed.
* B. Period of time after absorption for half of the drug to be eliminated.
C. Time frame for a drug to be effective.
D. Period of time for half of the drug dose to be completely distributed.

Back 8

B. Period of time after absorption for half of the drug to be eliminated.

Front 9

9. What is the major narcotic antagonist administered to a patient that has received an overdose of morphine sulphate (Morphine)?


A. pentazocine (Talwin).
B. (ibuprofen)Motrin.
* C. naloxone (Narcan).
D. Benemid (probenecid).

Back 9

C. naloxone (Narcan)

Front 10

10. Which of the following side effects is a patient likely to experience from cardiac glycosides?

* A. bradycardia.
B. tachycardia.
C. elevated blood pressure.
D. impaired liver function.

Back 10

A. bradycardia.