Practice Questions

46. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and develops stomatitis. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Administer a strong mouthwash after meals.
B. Offer hot and spicy foods to stimulate appetite.
C. Provide soft, bland foods and encourage frequent oral hygiene with saline rinses.
D. Discourage fluid intake to minimize discomfort.
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42. A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with diabetes starting on glipizide (a sulfonylurea). Which instruction is paramount to prevent hypoglycemia?

A. Increase carbohydrate intake at bedtime.
B. Skip meals if blood glucose is high.
C. Consume alcohol in moderation.
D. Recognize signs of hypoglycemia and carry a fast-acting sugar source.
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40. A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving continuous IV heparin infusion. Which laboratory test is most crucial for the nurse to assess regularly to ensure therapeutic dosing?

A. PT (Prothrombin Time)
B. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
C. aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
D. Platelet count
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39. A patient is on metoprolol for angina. The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A. Dilating coronary arteries
B. Increasing heart rate and contractility
C. Decreasing myocardial oxygen demand by slowing heart rate
D. Preventing platelet aggregation
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