Med Surg Exam Antelope Valley College Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• "This insulin peaks in 2-4 hours."
• "You will need to take this insulin with your meals."
• "This insulin provides a steady level of insulin over 24 hours."
• "You will need to administer this insulin three times a day."

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• administering a stool softener as prescribed
• auscultating the client's lung for adventitious sounds
• encouraging active range of motion exercises
• applying calf compressors as prescribed

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• hypertension
• liver dysfunction
• peripheral vascular disease
• diverticulitis disease

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• Antibiotic
• MAO inhibitor
• Diuretic
• Analgesic

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• Antiviral drugs will not prevent the spread of the disease to others.
• Antivirals are the cure for viral infections.
• Topical antivirals should not be applied more frequently than prescribed.
• When applying a topical antiviral, the nurse should use a finger cot or gloves.

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• Perform a blood sugar analysis.
• Have the client drink a 4-ounce (120-mL) glass of orange juice.
• Administer 1 ampule of 50% dextrose intravenously.
• Administer 10 units of regular insulin subcutaneously.

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• 7 doses
• 5 doses
• 20 doses
• 12 doses

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• Increased risk for CNS depression
• Respiratory depression
• Opioid withdrawal symptoms
• Hypotension

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• "Change positions slowly to prevent lightheadedness or dizziness."
• "Reduce your fluid intake initially, to prevent excessive urination."
• "Identify and eliminate any high-potassium foods from your diet."
• "Expect your blood pressure to increase for several days before it begins to decrease."

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• Atropine
• Cholestyramine
• Inamrinone
• Milrinone

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• Increase fluid intake
• Continue the medication; these are expected side effects
• Discontinue the medication and consult a healthcare provider
• Switch to a different type of laxative

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• Arrange for the client's potassium levels to be assessed as soon as possible
• Teach the client about the blood pressure effects of the medication and relevant safety measures.
• Educate the client about the need for bed rest until the body adjusts to the new medication.
• Tell the client to withhold the medication until the client can be assessed by the primary health care provider.

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• "Acetaminophen has no effect on inflammation."
• "It takes some people a few weeks to feel a difference."
• "Acetaminophen's only clinical use is for pain treatment."
• "Keep taking it as ordered, and watch for any signs of bleeding."

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• Administer vitamin K per provider's orders.
• Increase the dose of warfarin and monitor INR more frequently per provider's orders.
• Discontinue warfarin and administer a dose of heparin per provider's orders.
• Continue warfarin and monitor for any symptoms of bleeding per provider's orders.

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• "You will lose less potassium with spironolactone than with furosemide."
• "You will have greater potassium losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."
• "You will have greater water losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."
• "You will have greater sodium losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."