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Question 1 of 5

Tick the group of antibiotics having an antimalarial effect:

A. Aminoglycosides
B. Tetracyclins
C. Carbapenems
D. Penicillins

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tetracyclins

Question 2 of 5

Selective COX-2 inhibitors are safer than nonselective COX-1 inhibitors but without loss of efficacy. This consideration is:

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. None
D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: TRUE

Question 3 of 5

A pregnant patient is admitted to the hematology department with moderately severe hemolytic anemia. After thorough workup, the only positive finding is a history of treatment with an antihypertensive drug since 2 months. The most likely cause is:

A. Atenolo
B. Captopril
C. Hydralazine
D. Methyldopa

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Methyldopa

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following alfa receptor antagonists is useful in reversing the intense local vasoconstriction caused by inadvertent infiltration of norepinephrine into subcutaneous tissue during intravenous administration?

A. Propranolol
B. Phentolamine
C. Tamsulosin
D. Ergotamine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Phentolamine

Question 5 of 5

A client who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) as prescribed for 2 days is close to discharge. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client has an understanding of important discharge teaching?

A. “I cannot drink any alcohol with this medication.”
B. “It is going to take 2 to 3 weeks in order for me to begin to feel better.”
C. “This drug causes physical dependence and I need to strictly follow doctor’s orders.”
D. “I can’t take this medication with food. It needs to be taken on an empty stomach.”

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: “It is going to take 2 to 3 weeks in order for me to begin to feel better.”

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