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10. A 70-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin. Clinically, what is the primary mechanism of action of tamsulosin that helps alleviate BPH symptoms?

A. Relaxing bladder smooth muscle.
B. Relaxing prostate smooth muscle.
C. Increasing bladder contractility.
D. Reducing prostate size.
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6. A patient is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Clinically, what dietary advice is critical for the patient to understand regarding vitamin K intake?

A. Avoid all vitamin K-rich foods.
B. Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-rich foods.
C. Increase vitamin K intake to enhance warfarin's effect.
D. Vitamin K intake has no effect on warfarin.
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5. A patient on digoxin for heart failure presents with nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Urgently, what is the most critical initial action a nurse should take?

A. Administer an antiemetic.
B. Check the patient's serum digoxin level and potassium level.
C. Increase the digoxin dose.
D. Encourage oral fluid intake.
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4. A 45-year-old female is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Her physician recommends metformin as first-line therapy. Medicinally, what is the primary mechanism of action of metformin that contributes to its glucose-lowering effect?

A. Increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas.
B. Decreasing hepatic glucose production.
C. Enhancing glucose absorption from the gut.
D. Increasing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys.
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2. A patient with asthma is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Clinically, which class of drugs would provide the most urgent bronchodilation as a rescue medication?

A. Inhaled corticosteroids.
B. Leukotriene modifiers.
C. Short-acting ?2?-agonists (SABAs).
D. Long-acting ?2?-agonists (LABAs).
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Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective “feedback” in nursing education?

A. It is specific, descriptive, and actionable.
B. It is general and evaluative.
C. It focuses on personality.
D. It is delayed until the end of the course.
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