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195. A patient is prescribed a laxative for chronic constipation. The nurse advises the patient to avoid long-term daily use of stimulant laxatives because it can lead to:

A. Dehydration only.
B. Bowel dependence and loss of normal bowel function.
C. Weight gain.
D. Increased absorption of nutrients.
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Jun 6, 2026

194. A nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed misoprostol. The nurse understands this medication is contraindicated in:

A. Patients with liver disease.
B. Pregnant women.
C. Patients with renal impairment.
D. Patients with hypertension.
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Jun 6, 2026
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192. A nurse is providing education about methotrexate for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse emphasizes the importance of taking supplemental folic acid to:

A. Increase methotrexate's effectiveness.
B. Prevent gastrointestinal upset.
C. Reduce adverse effects like oral ulcers and hair loss.
D. Boost the immune system.
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Jun 6, 2026

191. A patient receiving chemotherapy develops severe nausea and vomiting. The physician orders aprepitant. The nurse understands this antiemetic belongs to which class?

A. Dopamine antagonists
B. Serotonin antagonists
C. Substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists
D. Anticholinergics
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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026
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