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Question 1 of 5

The primary care NP performs a physical examination on an 89-year-old patient who is about to enter a skilled nursing facility. The patient reports having had chickenpox as a child. The NP should:

A. obtain a varicella titer.

B. administer the Varivax vaccine.

C. give the patient the Zostavax vaccine.

D. plan to prescribe Zovirax if the patient is exposed to shingles.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: give the patient the Zostavax vaccine.

Question 2 of 5

Pharmacokinetic changes in women's bodies that affect drug dosing include:

A. Increased body fat

B. Increased glomerular filtration rate in pregnancy

C. Decreased gastric emptying

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 3 of 5

The client has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for hyperlipidemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

A. Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.

B. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

C. Increase your intake of dietary fiber while on this medication.

D. Avoid eating foods high in potassium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

Question 4 of 5

The client is receiving heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which lab test should be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin?

A. Prothrombin time (PT)

B. International normalized ratio (INR)

C. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

D. Fibrinogen levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Question 5 of 5

A client has a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following beverages should the client avoid while taking this medication?

A. Orange juice

B. Coffee

C. Milk

D. Grapefruit juice

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Grapefruit juice

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