Practice Questions

157. A patient is prescribed sucralfate for a duodenal ulcer. The nurse should instruct the patient to take this medication:

A. With meals to coat the ulcer.
B. On an empty stomach, at least 30-60 minutes before meals.
C. At bedtime only.
D. With antacids for better effect.
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156. A patient with GERD is prescribed metoclopramide. The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A. Neutralizing stomach acid.
B. Increasing gastric emptying.
C. Reducing acid production.
D. Coating the stomach lining.
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153. A patient is receiving an investigational chemotherapy agent. The nurse’s priority in this situation is to:

A. Monitor for expected common side effects only.
B. Strictly adhere to the research protocol and monitor for all potential adverse effects.
C. Allow the patient to self-administer the drug.
D. Disregard patient complaints not listed as common side effects.
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152. A nurse is administering an antifungal cream for a skin infection. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

A. Apply a thick layer to the affected area.
B. Stop applying once the rash disappears.
C. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and surrounding healthy skin as directed.
D. Cover the area with a tight bandage.
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150. A nurse is teaching a patient about antibiotic use. The nurse advises the patient to complete the entire course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve to:

A. Reduce the cost of treatment.
B. Ensure all bacteria are eradicated and prevent resistance.
C. Shorten the overall treatment duration.
D. Avoid future infections.
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149. A patient is prescribed desmopressin for diabetes insipidus. The nurse understands this medication works by:

A. Increasing urine output.
B. Reducing water reabsorption in the kidneys.
C. Mimicking antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to promote water reabsorption.
D. Stimulating glucose excretion.
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