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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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Jun 6, 2026
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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
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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
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Jun 6, 2026
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