Practice Questions

128. A diabetic patient on insulin therapy experiences recurrent early morning hyperglycemia (dawn phenomenon). The nurse explains this is likely due to:

A. Too much evening insulin.
B. Insufficient evening insulin.
C. Eating a large meal before bedtime.
D. Excessive exercise before bedtime.
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127. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper disposal of unused or expired medications. The best advice is to:

A. Flush them down the toilet.
B. Throw them in the regular trash.
C. Mix them with an undesirable substance (e.g., coffee grounds) and place in a sealed bag in the trash.
D. Save them for future use.
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126. A patient with asthma is using a bronchodilator and a corticosteroid inhaler. The nurse should instruct the patient to use them in which order?

A. Corticosteroid first, then bronchodilator
B. Bronchodilator first, then corticosteroid
C. The order does not matter
D. Use only one inhaler at a time
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121. A nurse needs to administer a medication intramuscularly into the ventrogluteal site. The nurse identifies this site as preferred for adults due to:

A. Ease of access
B. Lack of major blood vessels or nerves
C. Close proximity to the sciatic nerve
D. Small muscle mass
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120. A patient is prescribed a bulk-forming laxative (e.g., psyllium). The nurse should instruct the patient to take this medication with:

A. A small amount of fluid to concentrate it.
B. A large glass of water or juice.
C. Hot tea only.
D. A full meal for best effect.
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