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197. A nurse is administering medication to a patient with a known allergy. After administration, the patient develops hives and itching. The nurse’s first action should be to:

A. Document the reaction.
B. Continue monitoring the patient.
C. Administer prescribed antihistamine and assess for further signs of reaction. ✓
D. Notify the dietary department.
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200. A patient is prescribed an adrenergic bronchodilator (e.g., salbutamol) for asthma. The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A. Blocking histamine receptors.
B. Relaxing bronchial smooth muscle. ✓
C. Reducing inflammation in the airways.
D. Suppressing the cough reflex.
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186. A nurse is caring for a patient on theophylline. The nurse should monitor for signs of toxicity, which include:

A. Bradycardia and constipation
B. Nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, and seizures ✓
C. Hypotension and drowsiness
D. Weight gain and fluid retention
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187. A diabetic patient is prescribed pramlintide, an amylin analog. The nurse knows this medication is administered:

A. Orally with meals.
B. Subcutaneously before meals. ✓
C. Intravenously once daily.
D. Intramuscularly at bedtime.
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188. A nurse is assessing a patient taking a glucocorticoid (e.g., prednisone) long-term. The nurse should be vigilant for signs of Cushing’s syndrome, which include:

A. Weight loss and hypoglycemia
B. Moon face, buffalo hump, and central obesity ✓
C. Hypotension and dehydration
D. Increased muscle mass and low blood glucose
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189. A patient is prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic. The nurse explains that this type of antibiotic is effective against:

A. Only Gram-positive bacteria.
B. Only Gram-negative bacteria.
C. A wide range of bacterial types. ✓
D. Viruses and fungi.
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190. A nurse is caring for a patient on amphotericin B infusion. The patient develops fever, chills, and muscle aches during the infusion. The nurse should:

A. Stop the infusion immediately and notify the physician.
B. Continue the infusion but slow the rate.
C. Administer antipyretics and antihistamines as ordered, and continue monitoring. ✓
D. Administer a diuretic.
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177. A patient is experiencing severe heartburn and is prescribed an H2 receptor antagonist (e.g., ranitidine). The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A. Directly neutralizing stomach acid.
B. Blocking acid secretion stimulated by histamine. ✓
C. Increasing gastric motility.
D. Coating the esophageal lining.
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178. A patient is prescribed a stimulant laxative (e.g., bisacodyl) for occasional constipation. The nurse should warn the patient about the risk of:

A. Diarrhea and abdominal cramps
B. Dependence and electrolyte imbalance with long-term use ✓
C. Weight gain
D. Increased appetite
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181. A patient with hypertension is prescribed carvedilol. The nurse understands that this medication is a beta-blocker with additional alpha-blocking properties, leading to:

A. Purely vasodilatory effects.
B. Increased heart rate.
C. More pronounced orthostatic hypotension. ✓
D. Selective action on the heart only.
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