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Question 1 of 5

Therapeutic uses of dobutamine include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Cardiogenic shock

B. Heart failure

C. Bronchial asthma

D. Hypotensive states

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bronchial asthma

Question 2 of 5

A patient is given a new medication and reports nausea within an hour after taking the drug. The nurse consults the drug information manual and learns that nausea is not an expected adverse effect of this drug. When the next dose is due, what will the nurse do?

A. Administer the drug and tell the patient to report further nausea

B. Hold the drug and notify the provider of the patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s symptoms

C. Report the symptoms of nausea to the MEDWATCH program

D. Request an order for an antiemetic to counter this drugÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s effects

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer the drug and tell the patient to report further nausea

Question 3 of 5

A patient who is complaining of anxiety and difficulty sleeping has asked what prescription medications would assist in getting to sleep. What would be appropriate responses?

A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

B. Valerian root

C. Ramelteon (Rozerem)

D. Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following drugs would be appropriate for systemic antifungal treatment of this patient?

A. Amphotericin B

B. Caspofungin

C. Piperacillin

D. Metronidazole

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Caspofungin

Question 5 of 5

Interactions with other drugs of calcium is:

A. Ethanol: decreases absorption

B. Loop diuretics: increase renal excretion

C. Glucocorticoids: stimulate renal excretion

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Loop diuretics: increase renal excretion

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