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Question 1 of 5

The patient tells the nurse about a new drug being tested to treat the disease she was diagnosed with and asks the nurse whether the doctor can prescribe a medication still in the preclinical phase of testing. What is the nurse's best response?

A. The doctor would have to complete a great deal of paperwork to get approval to prescribe that drug.

B. Sometimes pharmaceutical companies are looking for volunteers to test a new drug and the doctor could give them your name.

C. Drugs in the preclinical phase of testing are only tested on animals and so would not be available to you.

D. Drugs in the preclinical phase of testing are given only to healthy young men and so would not be available to you.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Drugs in the preclinical phase of testing are only tested on animals and so would not be available to you.

Question 2 of 5

Angina is caused by:

A. Blocking beta1 receptors with a constant binding of noradrenaline

B. Activating beta2 receptors

C. Beta1 receptors are not active anymore

D. Extreme binding of noradrenaline due to up regulation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Extreme binding of noradrenaline due to up regulation

Question 3 of 5

Choose a drug that does not cause bradycardia:

A. Clonidine

B. Guanethidine

C. Hydralazine causes reflex tactycardia

D. Propranolol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hydralazine causes reflex tactycardia

Question 4 of 5

A patient taking an oral diuretic for about six (6) months presents with elevated fasting and post prandial blood glucose levels. You suspect the glycemic problems are diuretic induced. What is the most likely cause?

A. Acetazolamide

B. Amiloride

C. Chlorothiazide

D. Spironolactone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chlorothiazide

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching her patient about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which of the following statements best informs the patient about their safe use?

A. OTC drugs are products that are available without prescription for self-treatment of minor complaints.'

B. OTC drugs are considered medications and should be reported on a drug history.'

C. OTC drugs were approved as prescription drugs but later were found to be safe without the need for a prescription.'

D. OTC drugs need to be taken with caution. They can mask the signs and symptoms of an underlying disease and interfere with prescription drug therapy.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: OTC drugs need to be taken with caution. They can mask the signs and symptoms of an underlying disease and interfere with prescription drug therapy.'

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