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Question 1 of 5

Influenza vaccine may be administered annually to:

A. Patients with an egg allergy
B. Pregnant patients
C. Patients age 6 weeks or older
D. Patients with acute febrile illness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pregnant patients

Question 2 of 5

Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with:

A. Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic solution (Bleph-10)
B. Bacitracin/polymyxin B (Polysporin) ophthalmic drops
C. Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops
D. High-dose oral amoxicillin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: High-dose oral amoxicillin

Question 3 of 5

Cecil and his wife are traveling to Southeast Asia on vacation and he has come into the clinic to review his medications. He is healthy with only mild hypertension that is well controlled. He asks about getting 'a shot' to prevent blood clots like his friend Ralph did before international travel. The correct response would be:

A. Administer one dose of low-molecular weight heparin 24 hours before travel
B. Prescribe one dose of warfarin to be taken the day of travel
C. Consult with a hematologist regarding a treatment plan for Cecil
D. Explain that Cecil is not at high risk of a blood clot and provide education about how to prevent blood clots while traveling

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Explain that Cecil is not at high risk of a blood clot and provide education about how to prevent blood clots while traveling

Question 4 of 5

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: One

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic. The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet. The nurse will perform which action?

A. Administer the drug since these are harmless side effects
B. Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions
C. Obtain an order for an oral form of this medication
D. Request an order for serum electrolytes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions

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