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Question 1 of 5

The pituitary gland is found:

A. on top of the kidney.

B. just to the left of the stomach.

C. in the skull under the brain.

D. everywhere on the skin.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: in the skull under the brain.

Question 2 of 5

A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication prescription reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?

A. Health care provider

B. Pharmacist

C. Hospital

D. Nurse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nurse

Question 3 of 5

The pediatric nurse is summoned to a room by the parents of a 2-year-old child. The peripheral IV line has been removed by the patient. When starting a new line, the nurse carefully chooses placement. The nurse should attempt to start the IV

A. as lateral as possible

B. as distal as possible

C. as ipsilateral as possible

D. as medial as possible

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: as distal as possible

Question 4 of 5

Bulk-forming' laxatives are used to prevent or treat constipation. Which of the following special instructions are necessary to increase the effectiveness of 'Bulk-forming' laxatives?

A. Take with meals.

B. Take at least two hours after meals.

C. Take with plenty of fluid (water).

D. Take at bedtime.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take with plenty of fluid (water).

Question 5 of 5

Common side/adverse effects of the anticonvulsants include:

A. diarrhea, change in taste, tooth infection.

B. ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness.

C. increased potassium, chloride and carbon dioxide blood levels.

D. excessive saliva production, urinary retention and lack of taste.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness.

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