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Question 1 of 5

The nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a patient. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A. Infuse the medication over a short period of time.
B. Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site.
C. Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore catheter.
D. Hold the medication unless a central venous line is available.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site.

Question 2 of 5

Which ONE of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Kawasaki's disease?

A. fever for 5 days
B. bilateral non purulent conjunctivitis
C. generalised lymphadenopathy
D. polymorphous rash

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: generalised lymphadenopathy

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is NOT associated with obesity?

A. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
B. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
C. Increased mortality
D. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Question 4 of 5

Mr Tan, a 50-year-old with hypertension, sees you for routine review. He reports three gout flares in the past two months relieved with three days of Arcoxia 120 mg OM for each episode. You perform some blood tests, which returns the following results: Creatinine 95 umol/L, eGFR >90 mL/min, Uric acid 460 mmol/L, HbA1c 5.4%, Random hypo-count 7.5 mmol/L. He is currently on Amlodipine 10 mg OM. He does not drink alcohol except one glass of wine once or twice a year on special occasions. His BMI is 20.5 kg/m². Which is the most appropriate next step?

A. Prescribe NSAIDs standby for gout flare
B. Offer dietary advice and advise regular exercise only
C. Prescribe prednisolone standby for gout flare
D. Discuss urate lowering therapy as he has had >2 gout flares in the past year, ideally with colchicine prophylaxis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discuss urate lowering therapy as he has had >2 gout flares in the past year, ideally with colchicine prophylaxis

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with left-sided lung cancer. Which finding would be most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

A. Hematocrit of 32%
B. Pain with deep inspiration
C. Serum sodium of 126 mEq/L
D. Decreased breath sounds on left side

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum sodium of 126 mEq/L

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