Ichs (Florida International College of Health Sciences) Med Surg 1 Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Prednisone should never be discontinued abruptly.
• Long-term effects of prednisone include redistribution of fat.
• Prednisone can lead to sodium and fluid retention.
• Prednisone might cause the client to feel jittery or nervous.

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• Antibiotics are typically required for 14 to 21 days for Stage I disease.
• A red rash resembling a bull’s eye may be one of the symptoms.
• If Lyme disease is not successfully treated, it is usually fatal.
• Precautions against ticks should be taken, especially in the summer.

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• Implement a policy to remove urinary catheters promptly.
• Educate staff members about infection control methods.
• Ensure patients are placed in appropriate isolation.
• Monitor staff members’ hand hygiene practices.

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• Dehydration can lead to incontinence.
• Take your diuretic in the morning.
• Have a drink every 1 to 2 hours.
• Reduce some sodium from your diet.

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• 73 ml/hour
• 84 ml/hour
• 83 ml/hour
• 63 ml/hour

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• Work in a facility affiliated with a medical or nursing school.
• Choose the hospital that has the latest technology.
• Inquire about standard nurse-client ratios at the hospitals there.
• Look for a hospital that has achieved Magnet status.

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• Inform the primary health care provider about the CD4+ results.
• Implement Airborne Precautions for the patient.
• Initiate Droplet Precautions for the patient.
• Provide care using Standard Precautions.

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• Utilize a respirator when handling urine output.
• Restrict visitors strictly to immediate family members only.
• Wash hands only after removing gloves post-care.
• Prepare to administer vancomycin.

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• Arrange for a bedside commode for the patient.
• Ensure the bathroom light is kept on during the night.
• Use side rails to keep the patient in bed.
• Implement a toileting schedule for the patient.

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• This medication may cause hair loss.
• This medication may cause a burst of energy.
• This medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
• The most serious adverse effect of this medication is retinal damage.

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• The patient has gained 2 lb (1 kg) in a month.
• The patient consumes 90% of meals and snacks.
• The patient chooses high-protein food.
• The patient reports decreased oral discomfort.