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A nurse is educating a patient who is prescribed warfarin and aspirin. What is the main concern with taking these medications together?
A nurse is educating a patient who is prescribed warfarin and aspirin. What is the main concern with taking these medications together?
A nurse is monitoring a patient who is taking a hepatotoxic drug. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to assess for liver injury?
A nurse is monitoring a patient who is taking a hepatotoxic drug. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to assess for liver injury?
A nurse is the last person in a medication administration process. What is the nurse’s role in preventing medication errors?
A nurse is the last person in a medication administration process. What is the nurse’s role in preventing medication errors?
Which of the following food items should a nurse advise a patient to avoid while taking tetracycline?
Which of the following food items should a nurse advise a patient to avoid while taking tetracycline?
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An older adult patient is prescribed a medication that is metabolized by the liver. What is the nurse’s primary concern related to drug metabolism in this patient?
An older adult patient is prescribed a medication that is metabolized by the liver. What is the nurse’s primary concern related to drug metabolism in this patient?
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A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. What serious adverse reaction should the nurse educate the patient about, based on the black box warning?
A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. What serious adverse reaction should the nurse educate the patient about, based on the black box warning?
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A nurse is explaining pharmacogenomics to a patient. Which of the following statements best describes pharmacogenomics?
A nurse is explaining pharmacogenomics to a patient. Which of the following statements best describes pharmacogenomics?
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A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol to a patient with hypertension. Which assessment is a priority before administration?
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol to a patient with hypertension. Which assessment is a priority before administration?
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When educating a patient on a new medication, which information should the nurse include?
When educating a patient on a new medication, which information should the nurse include?
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A nurse administers a pain medication to a patient. To evaluate the effectiveness of the medication, which action should the nurse take?
A nurse administers a pain medication to a patient. To evaluate the effectiveness of the medication, which action should the nurse take?
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A patient has PRN orders for both morphine sulfate and acetaminophen. They report mild pain (3/10). Which medication should the nurse administer first?
A patient has PRN orders for both morphine sulfate and acetaminophen. They report mild pain (3/10). Which medication should the nurse administer first?
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A nurse notices that a prescribed medication could potentially harm the patient due to a known allergy. What should the nurse do first?
A nurse notices that a prescribed medication could potentially harm the patient due to a known allergy. What should the nurse do first?
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A nurse is preparing to administer a new medication to an elderly patient with liver impairment. Which nursing action is a priority?
A nurse is preparing to administer a new medication to an elderly patient with liver impairment. Which nursing action is a priority?
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The nurse is administering a medication with multiple indications. Which action should the nurse take before administration?
The nurse is administering a medication with multiple indications. Which action should the nurse take before administration?
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A nurse is preparing to give an injection to a patient and notices the medication label is partially torn and unreadable. What should the nurse do?
A nurse is preparing to give an injection to a patient and notices the medication label is partially torn and unreadable. What should the nurse do?
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Which of the following best describes the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
Which of the following best describes the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
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A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene after contact with a patient who has a Clostridium difficile (C-Diff) infection. Which method is most appropriate?
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene after contact with a patient who has a Clostridium difficile (C-Diff) infection. Which method is most appropriate?
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Which action is most effective in preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections?
Which action is most effective in preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections?
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When should a healthcare provider avoid using an alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene?
When should a healthcare provider avoid using an alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene?
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Why are systemic anti-infective drugs preferred over topical antiseptics for treating established local infections?
Why are systemic anti-infective drugs preferred over topical antiseptics for treating established local infections?
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Why does the CDC recommend alcohol-based hand rubs for routine hand antisepsis in healthcare settings?
Why does the CDC recommend alcohol-based hand rubs for routine hand antisepsis in healthcare settings?
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A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected fluid volume deficit (FVD). Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate fluid volume deficit rather than dehydration?
A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected fluid volume deficit (FVD). Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate fluid volume deficit rather than dehydration?
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A patient is admitted with severe dehydration and hypernatremia. Which IV fluid is most appropriate to help restore fluid balance?
A patient is admitted with severe dehydration and hypernatremia. Which IV fluid is most appropriate to help restore fluid balance?
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An older adult is admitted with signs of dehydration. Which age-related factor contributes most significantly to the increased risk of fluid imbalance in this population?
An older adult is admitted with signs of dehydration. Which age-related factor contributes most significantly to the increased risk of fluid imbalance in this population?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus who is producing large volumes of dilute urine. Which hormone imbalance should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus who is producing large volumes of dilute urine. Which hormone imbalance should the nurse anticipate?
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A nurse is administering a hypertonic IV solution to a patient. Which cellular effect should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is administering a hypertonic IV solution to a patient. Which cellular effect should the nurse anticipate?
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A patient has been prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Given that the drug affects sodium-potassium pump activity, which electrolyte level should the nurse monitor closely?
A patient has been prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Given that the drug affects sodium-potassium pump activity, which electrolyte level should the nurse monitor closely?
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A nurse is educating a patient about insensible water loss. Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands insensible water loss?
A nurse is educating a patient about insensible water loss. Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands insensible water loss?
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A patient with cerebral edema requires an IV solution to draw fluid out of brain cells. Which solution should the nurse anticipate administering?
A patient with cerebral edema requires an IV solution to draw fluid out of brain cells. Which solution should the nurse anticipate administering?
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A patient on a low-sodium diet presents with symptoms of confusion, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. Laboratory results reveal a serum sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following fluids should the nurse expect to be ordered?
A patient on a low-sodium diet presents with symptoms of confusion, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. Laboratory results reveal a serum sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following fluids should the nurse expect to be ordered?
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A nurse is explaining osmosis to a nursing student. Which of the following statements indicates the student understands osmosis correctly?
A nurse is explaining osmosis to a nursing student. Which of the following statements indicates the student understands osmosis correctly?
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Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur if the sodium-potassium pump is not functioning correctly?
Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur if the sodium-potassium pump is not functioning correctly?
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A patient presents with dehydration due to prolonged vomiting. The nurse understands that which type of IV solution is most appropriate for this patient to restore the extracellular fluid volume without altering the intracellular fluid?
A patient presents with dehydration due to prolonged vomiting. The nurse understands that which type of IV solution is most appropriate for this patient to restore the extracellular fluid volume without altering the intracellular fluid?
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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving 3% Sodium Chloride for severe hyponatremia. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize to monitor for potential complications?
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving 3% Sodium Chloride for severe hyponatremia. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize to monitor for potential complications?
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A patient has developed edema due to increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Which condition is likely causing this change?
A patient has developed edema due to increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. Which condition is likely causing this change?
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The nurse is administering a hypotonic solution to a patient. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
The nurse is administering a hypotonic solution to a patient. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
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A patient with chronic renal failure is at risk for fluid overload. The nurse knows that the kidneys play a critical role in fluid balance by which mechanism?
A patient with chronic renal failure is at risk for fluid overload. The nurse knows that the kidneys play a critical role in fluid balance by which mechanism?
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The nurse is administering Lactated Ringer’s solution to a patient with burns. Which electrolyte is not included in Lactated Ringer’s?
The nurse is administering Lactated Ringer’s solution to a patient with burns. Which electrolyte is not included in Lactated Ringer’s?
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A 78-year-old patient with dehydration is less likely to experience thirst due to:
A 78-year-old patient with dehydration is less likely to experience thirst due to:
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