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Question 1 of 5

The side effects of ophthalmic cholinergic (Miotic) agents used in treatment of glaucoma can be minimised by:

A. Taking an analgesic like Ibuprofen.

B. Taking the medication at bed-time.

C. Splitting the prescribed dose into two.

D. Taking with a lot of fluids.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Taking the medication at bed-time.

Question 2 of 5

A patient with a diagnosis of endocarditis has been admitted, and the care team is aware that IV opioid use is the origin of the patient's infection. The patient is open to the idea of treatment for her substance abuse disorder. When planning this aspect of the patient's care, what goal should the nurse first address?

A. Compliance with treatment

B. Safe detoxification

C. Taking ownership of the problem

D. Adequate stimulation of the CNS

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Safe detoxification

Question 3 of 5

Patients with iron deficiency anemia should be educated that the best absorption of iron supplements occurs:

A. When taken with meals

B. When taken with a glass of milk

C. When taken on an empty stomach

D. When taken with a glass of orange juice

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: When taken with a glass of orange juice

Question 4 of 5

A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a temperature, and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?

A. Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

B. Initiate probiotics

C. Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms

D. Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms

Question 5 of 5

A patient has a low erythrocyte count. How may a colony-stimulating factor affect the patient's erythrocyte count?

A. It stimulates growth of red blood cells.

B. It suppresses T-cell production.

C. It inhibits protein synthesis.

D. It stimulates antibody production.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It stimulates growth of red blood cells.

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