Med Surg Proctored Exam (Mca Samuel Merit University) Practice Questions

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• Swallowing challenges.
• Weight gain.
• Obesity.
• Cardiovascular problems.

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• Teach the patient to gargle with water after using the budesonide.
• Offer reassurance that the symptoms are common with budesonide use.
• Suggest that the patient stop using the spray until the symptoms are resolved.
• Anticipate obtaining a throat swab for rapid streptococcus testing.

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• Bronzed appearance of the skin.
• Purplish streaks on the abdomen.
• Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
• Hyperglycemia.
• Truncal obesity, thin extremities, rounding of face (moon face).

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• Consult the healthcare provider about ordering a different pain medication.
• Administer the ibuprofen as ordered since ibuprofen is used to treat headaches.
• Monitor the patient closely after administering the ibuprofen for pain.
• Inform the patient that the pain medication is contraindicated and offer to dim the room lights.

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• Administer steroids.
• Administer antibiotic drugs.
• Perform assisted coughing.
• Administer oxygen.

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• True.
• False.
• Choices:

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• Tapazole.
• Propranolol.
• PTU (Propylthiouracil).
• Synthroid.

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• O2 therapy.
• PRBC transfusion.
• Fluid restrictions.
• Iron supplements.

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• Alcohol abuse.
• Impaired communication.
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Anxiety.

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• The nursing assistant.
• The unit secretary.
• Another registered nurse (RN).
• The physician’s assistant.