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Question 1 of 5

A patient taking a benzodiazepine says to the nurse, “I really like this pill because if I just take an extra one when I get really anxious, I always feel a lot better.” What is the nurse’s best response?

A. “That isn’t the way the medication is to be taken. I think you need to talk to your doctor so something more effective can be prescribed for you.”
B. “Let’s review the way you use this medication. Remember to try the coping measures that we discussed to help manage your nervousness.”
C. “You are not taking the medication as the doctor ordered. I think the doctor will be very concerned that you are abusing your medication.”
D. “You really shouldn’t be adjusting your medication dosage like that. You need to take the medication only as it was originally prescribed by your physician.”

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: “Let’s review the way you use this medication. Remember to try the coping measures that we discussed to help manage your nervousness.”

Question 2 of 5

Commercially available analogs of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (calcitriol) are:

A. Doxercalciferol (Hectoral)
B. Paricalcitol (Zemplar)
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 3 of 5

The drug is a potassium-sparing diuretic that blocks Na+ channels in the collecting tubules:

A. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
B. Amiloride (Midamor)
C. Furosemide (Lasix)
D. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amiloride (Midamor)

Question 4 of 5

Milrinone is an example of

A. Phosphodiesterase I inhibitor
B. Phosphodiesterase II inhibitor
C. Phosphodiesterase III inhibitor
D. Phosphodiesterase IV inhibitor

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Phosphodiesterase III inhibitor

Question 5 of 5

Intravenous injections are more suitable for oily solutions:

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. All
D. None

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: FALSE

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