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Question 1 of 5

Which row shows the correct order of reactivity for the elements?

A. silver, calcium, carbon, potassium

B. silver, carbon, calcium, potassium

C. sodium, hydrogen, zinc, gold

D. sodium, zinc, hydrogen, gold

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: sodium, zinc, hydrogen, gold

Question 2 of 5

Neostigmine is a drug useful in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, but it causes parasympathomimetic effects unless another drug is given first. This drug is:

A. Atropine

B. Epinephrine

C. Isoproterenol

D. Edrophonium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atropine

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements about anticholinesterase drugs is WRONG:

A. They can be divided into reversible and irreversible types

B. They include neostigmine and physostigmine

C. They can produce miosis and lacrimation

D. They are useful bronchodilators

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are useful bronchodilators

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is obtaining the drug history of an older client before his diagnostic examination. Which of the following aspects is essential while obtaining the drug history?

A. Consulting the physician

B. Consulting a family member or the caregiver to confirm the client's diet history

C. Consulting the institution's procedure manual

D. Consulting a family member or the caregiver to confirm drugs the client is taking

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Consulting a family member or the caregiver to confirm drugs the client is taking

Question 5 of 5

Mr. B, diagnosed with hypothyroidism, is being discharged after starting thyroid hormone therapy. Which of the following would indicate that the treatment is effective?

A. A decrease in weight

B. Normal serum thyroid hormone levels

C. Relief of fatigue

D. Increased appetite

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Normal serum thyroid hormone levels

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