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BS Nursing

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78. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus requires an insulin regimen. The nurse understands that a combination of long-acting and rapid-acting insulin is often used to:

A. Provide only basal insulin coverage.
B. Mimic physiological insulin secretion. ✓
C. Prevent all instances of hypoglycemia.
D. Reduce the number of injections needed.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

81. A patient is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should advise the patient to avoid excessive intake of which food group?

A. Citrus fruits
B. Dairy products
C. Foods rich in potassium ✓
D. Foods high in sodium
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

84. A nurse is teaching a patient with active tuberculosis about multidrug therapy. The patient expresses concern about the number of pills. The nurse explains that multidrug therapy is essential to:

A. Reduce the cost of treatment.
B. Prevent antibiotic resistance. ✓
C. Shorten the duration of therapy.
D. Minimize side effects.
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Jun 6, 2026

72. A patient with unstable angina is prescribed IV nitroglycerin. The nurse understands that the primary goal of this medication is to:

A. Increase systemic vascular resistance.
B. Improve myocardial oxygen supply by vasodilation. ✓
C. Increase heart rate.
D. Promote fluid excretion.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

58. A diabetic patient on insulin therapy reports feeling shaky, dizzy, and sweaty. The nurse’s initial action should be to:

A. Administer a dose of long-acting insulin.
B. Check the patient's blood glucose level. ✓
C. Administer a stimulant.
D. Encourage the patient to rest.
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Jun 6, 2026

61. A nurse is assessing a patient receiving intravenous gentamicin. Which complaint by the patient would indicate a potential ototoxic effect?

A. Ringing in the ears ✓
B. Blurred vision
C. Numbness in extremities
D. Abdominal pain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

62. A patient is prescribed clindamycin for a skin infection. The nurse should instruct the patient to report which severe adverse effect immediately?

A. Mild diarrhea
B. Headache
C. Pseudomembranous colitis (severe diarrhea) ✓
D. Skin rash
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

65. A patient receiving chemotherapy is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. The physician orders ondansetron. The nurse understands this antiemetic works by:

A. Blocking dopamine receptors
B. Blocking serotonin receptors ✓
C. Increasing gastric motility
D. Neutralizing stomach acid
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

66. A nurse is assessing a patient receiving chemotherapy. The patient’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is 800 cells/mm?. The nurse should recognize this finding as indicating:

A. A normal immune response
B. Neutropenia, increasing infection risk ✓
C. Thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk
D. Anemia, causing fatigue
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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