Practice Questions

117. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. The nurse assesses severe oral mucositis. The appropriate nursing intervention would be to:

A. Provide hot, acidic foods.
B. Use a firm toothbrush to clean teeth.
C. Administer local anesthetics and encourage soft, bland foods. ✓
D. Encourage alcohol-based mouthwash.
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116. A nurse is teaching a patient about antiviral medications for herpes simplex virus. The nurse explains that these medications primarily work by:

A. Killing the virus directly.
B. Preventing viral replication. ✓
C. Boosting the patient's immune system.
D. Curing the infection completely.
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114. A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic that requires peak and trough levels. The nurse understands that the trough level should be drawn:

A. 30 minutes after the infusion is completed.
B. Immediately before the next dose is administered. ✓
C. 1-2 hours after the start of the infusion.
D. Anytime during the infusion.
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111. A patient on insulin therapy experiences hypoglycemia and is unresponsive. The nurse’s priority action in a hospital setting should be to:

A. Administer oral glucose.
B. Administer IM glucagon or IV dextrose. ✓
C. Offer fruit juice.
D. Call the dietary department.
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110. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes. The patient asks, “Why do I need to rotate my insulin injection sites?” The nurse’s best response is:

A. "It makes the injections less painful."
B. "It helps prevent lipodystrophy (fat accumulation or atrophy) at injection sites." ✓
C. "It ensures faster absorption of insulin."
D. "It is required for all types of insulin."
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109. A patient with asthma is prescribed a leukotriene modifier (e.g., montelukast). The nurse explains that this medication is used for:

A. Acute relief of bronchospasm
B. Long-term control and prevention of asthma symptoms ✓
C. Cough suppression
D. Mucus thinning
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