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5. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving IV amiodarone for ventricular tachycardia. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. Persistent dry cough
B. Photophobia
C. Hypotension and bradycardia
D. Blue-grey skin discoloration
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Jun 6, 2026

6. A patient with asthma is prescribed a beta-2 adrenergic agonist inhaler. The nurse should instruct the patient that this medication is primarily used for which purpose?

A. Long-term asthma control
B. Preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm
C. Relieving acute bronchospasm
D. Reducing airway inflammation
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Jun 6, 2026

7. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper use of a corticosteroid inhaler. Which instruction is essential to prevent oral candidiasis?

A. Rinse mouth with water after each use
B. Use the inhaler before a bronchodilator
C. Hold breath for 30 seconds after inhalation
D. Shake the inhaler vigorously before use
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Jun 6, 2026

51. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed methimazole. Medicinally, what is the primary mechanism of action of methimazole?

A. Stimulating thyroid hormone release.
B. Inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis.
C. Increasing iodine uptake by the thyroid gland.
D. Destroying thyroid follicular cells.
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Jun 6, 2026

46. A patient with tuberculosis is prescribed rifampin. Technically, what critical drug interaction can occur with rifampin due to its potent enzyme-inducing properties?

A. Decreased metabolism of warfarin, leading to increased INR.
B. Increased metabolism of oral contraceptives, leading to reduced efficacy.
C. Decreased absorption of iron supplements.
D. Increased renal excretion of digoxin.
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Jun 6, 2026

47. A patient with candidiasis is prescribed fluconazole. Medicinally, what is the primary mechanism of action of fluconazole?

A. Inhibiting fungal cell wall synthesis.
B. Inhibiting fungal DNA synthesis.
C. Inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, a critical component of the fungal cell membrane.
D. Disrupting fungal ribosomes.
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50. A patient on an MAO inhibitor for depression accidentally consumes tyramine-rich foods. Technically, what critical adverse reaction is most urgently expected?

A. Serotonin syndrome.
B. Hypertensive crisis.
C. Hypoglycemic shock.
D. Respiratory depression.
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Jun 6, 2026

41. A patient with Helicobacter pylori infection is prescribed a triple therapy regimen. Technically, what is the critical rationale for using multiple antibiotics in combination for H. pylori?

A. To minimize adverse effects.
B. To simplify the dosing regimen.
C. To overcome and prevent antibiotic resistance.
D. To increase patient compliance.
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Jun 6, 2026

42. A patient with hyperlipidemia is prescribed a fibrate (e.g., fenofibrate). Medicinally, what is the primary effect of fibrates on lipid profiles?

A. Primarily lowering LDL cholesterol.
B. Primarily lowering triglycerides and modestly raising HDL cholesterol.
C. Primarily raising total cholesterol.
D. Primarily raising LDL cholesterol.
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Jun 6, 2026

43. A patient with an acute asthma attack presents to the emergency department. Urgently, what is the most critical initial pharmacological intervention in addition to oxygen and a SABA?

A. Oral prednisone.
B. Inhaled long-acting ?2?-agonist.
C. Systemic corticosteroids (e.g., intravenous methylprednisolone).
D. Cromolyn sodium.
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Jun 6, 2026

29. A patient with HIV is starting antiretroviral therapy. Medicinally, what is a critical principle of HIV treatment to prevent drug resistance?

A. Monotherapy with the most potent drug.
B. Intermittent therapy to reduce drug burden.
C. Combination therapy with drugs from different classes.
D. High-dose therapy for a short duration.
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Jun 6, 2026

31. A patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. Clinically, what is a critical caution when initiating carvedilol therapy, especially in the elderly?

A. Rapid dose escalation is recommended.
B. Initiate at a low dose and titrate up slowly to avoid worsening heart failure symptoms.
C. It should be stopped if blood pressure drops slightly.
D. It should be given only in the hospital setting.
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Jun 6, 2026
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