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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing patient teaching about an erectile dysfunction drug. One of the drugs potential side effects is prolonged, painful erection of the penis without sexual stimulation, which is known as:

A. Orchitis.

B. Strictur

C. Priapism.

D. Phimosis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Priapism.

Question 2 of 5

A patient with HIV-AIDS being treated with combined antiviral drugs and * immunosuppressive agents, develops an opportunistic infection caused by Pneumocystis caranii. Which of the following drugs most likely be used in the treatment of pulmonary infection caused by P, caranii?

A. Metronidazole

B. Carbenicillin

C. Trimthoprim /Sulfametoxazole

D. Penicillin G

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Trimthoprim /Sulfametoxazole

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following organism is notorious for developing antimicrobial resistance rapidly?:

A. Streptococcus pyogenes

B. Meningococcus

C. Treponema pallidum

D. Escherichia coli

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Escherichia coli

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following diuretics needs close monitoring with use of * potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone?

A. Furosemide

B. Captopril

C. Verapamil

D. Hydrochlorothiazid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Furosemide

Question 5 of 5

A 55 year old man with kidney stones has been placed on a diuretic to decrease calcium excretion. However after a few weeks, he develops an attack of gout. Which diuretic is he taking?

A. Furosemide

B. Spironolactone

C. Hydrochlorothiazide

D. Triamterene

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hydrochlorothiazide

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