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Question 1 of 5

All of the following are potential factors leading to weight gain EXCEPT:

A. Disrupted circadian rhythm
B. Use of anti-histamines and sulphonylureas
C. Changes in gut microbiota
D. Controlled food portions that are of low energy density

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Controlled food portions that are of low energy density

Question 2 of 5

A 56 year old lady with Type 2 DM and a BMI of 30 kg/m2 is reviewed by her family doctor due to poor glycaemic control. She is treated with oral gliclazide since she is diagnosed as diabetic and currently she is on 160 mg bid. Her serum creatinine is 110 μmol/L. Which ONE of the following medications should be most appropriately to be added next?

A. Metformin
B. Acarbose
C. Pioglitazone
D. Insulin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Metformin

Question 3 of 5

Toxic shock syndrome:

A. will often manifest without fever
B. is a misnomer because BP is often maintained
C. is caused by pseudomonas species
D. often produces elevated creatinine kinase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: often produces elevated creatinine kinase

Question 4 of 5

Four clients are receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Which of these four clients should the nurse assess first?

A. Client with dry, itchy, peeling skin
B. Client with a serum calcium of $9.2 mg/dL
C. Client with a serum potassium of $2.8 mEq/L
D. Client with a weight gain of 0.5 pound (1.1 kg) in 1 day

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Client with a serum potassium of $2.8 mEq/L

Question 5 of 5

The spinothalamic and dorsal column sensation are examined as part of a neurological examination. One of the items belonging to dorsal column sensation is the sense of vibration, which is examined by means of a tuning fork. Question: What is the required frequency of this tuning fork?

A. 512 Hz
B. 256 Hz
C. 128 Hz
D. 64 Hz

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 128 Hz

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