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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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Jun 6, 2026
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