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Question 1 of 5

An adult patient has been assessed in the emergency department and diagnosed with necrotizing otitis externa. The primary care provider has prescribed ciprofloxacin. In preparation for administering this medication, what action should the nurse perform?

A. Establish intravenous access.

B. Remove as much cerumen as possible from the patient's ear canal.

C. Flush the affected ear with warmed sterile water.

D. Establish a sterile field around the perimeter of the ear.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Establish intravenous access.

Question 2 of 5

When ferrous fumarate (PalaferÃ‚Â®) is given to infants, what is the onset of action time period?

A. 10 to 12 hours

B. 24 to 48 hours

C. 3 to 10 days

D. 14 to 21 days

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 3 to 10 days

Question 3 of 5

A patient suffers from dysmenorrhea. Which oral medication will be prescribed that has the ability to provide physiological actions on the neuroendocrine control of ovarian function?

A. Estrogen

B. Progestins

C. Naprosyn (Naproxen)

D. Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Progestins

Question 4 of 5

Which statement indicates a patient needs more teaching about oral corticosteroid therapy?

A. I will report any fever or sore throat.

B. I will stay away from people with infections.

C. I can stop this medication if I have severe side effects.

D. I will take this drug with food or milk.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I can stop this medication if I have severe side effects.

Question 5 of 5

Which the following persons should not have a statin medication ordered?

A. Someone with 3 first- or second-degree family members with history of muscle issues when started on statins

B. Someone with high lipids, but low BMI

C. Premenopausal woman with recent history of hysterectomy

D. Prediabetic male with known metabolic syndrome

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Someone with 3 first- or second-degree family members with history of muscle issues when started on statins

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