Practice Questions

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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77. A patient with severe asthma is prescribed systemic corticosteroids (e.g., oral prednisone) for a short course. The nurse should include which instruction for discontinuing the medication?

A. Stop taking it immediately once symptoms improve.
B. Taper the dose gradually as directed by the physician.
C. Take a higher dose on alternate days.
D. Take it only when experiencing severe symptoms.
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76. A nurse is teaching a patient about the correct use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. Which instruction is correct?

A. Inhale quickly and deeply after activating the inhaler.
B. Activate the inhaler before placing it in the mouth.
C. Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
D. Exhale immediately after inhalation.
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75. A patient with a new onset atrial fibrillation is prescribed an oral anticoagulant. The nurse should educate the patient on which primary purpose of this medication?

A. To convert atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm.
B. To prevent stroke by inhibiting clot formation.
C. To increase cardiac output.
D. To relieve chest pain.
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73. A nurse is caring for a patient on digoxin. The patient’s serum digoxin level is 2.5 ng/mL. The nurse recognizes this as:

A. Within the therapeutic range.
B. A sub-therapeutic level.
C. A toxic level.
D. Indicative of rapid metabolism.
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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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71. A nurse is providing care to a patient on ACE inhibitor therapy who develops angioedema. The nurse’s priority action is to:

A. Administer an antihistamine.
B. Elevate the patient's head of bed.
C. Assess airway patency and prepare for emergency intervention.
D. Administer a diuretic.
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70. A patient is prescribed both an oral antihypertensive and an herbal supplement for blood pressure control. The nurse should advise the patient:

A. Herbal supplements are always safe to use with prescribed medications.
B. To discontinue the prescribed medication if the herbal supplement works.
C. To inform their healthcare provider about all herbal supplements they are taking.
D. That herbal supplements are generally ineffective.
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69. A nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous push medication. After ensuring proper venous access, what is the next critical step?

A. Administer the medication rapidly.
B. Administer the medication slowly over 1-2 minutes.
C. Flush the IV line with saline before administration.
D. Observe for adverse effects.
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