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Question 1 of 5

A home health care nurse observes that a client with Parkinson's syndrome is experiencing increased tremors and difficulty in movement. What should the nurse do in response to this finding?

A. Report the observed finding to the healthcare provider right away

B. Arrange a medical evaluation so the medication dose can be adjusted

C. Schedule a return home visit in 2 weeks to monitor

D. Explain that this is an expected progression of Parkinson's

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Arrange a medical evaluation so the medication dose can be adjusted

Question 2 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed sertraline. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?

A. Nausea

B. Drowsiness

C. Insomnia

D. Headache

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nausea

Question 3 of 5

A client with an exacerbation of asthma is prescribed albuterol. The nurse should assess the client for which common side effect of this medication?

A. Tremors

B. Nausea and vomiting

C. Insomnia

D. Dry mouth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tremors

Question 4 of 5

How does omeprazole work in treating a peptic ulcer?

A. Increasing the production of gastric acid

B. Neutralizing stomach acid

C. Coating the stomach lining

D. Reducing gastric acid secretion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reducing gastric acid secretion

Question 5 of 5

A healthy 68-year-old client asks the practical nurse (PN) whether they should take the pneumococcal vaccine. Which statement should the PN offer to the client that provides the most accurate information about this vaccine?

A. The vaccine is given annually before the flu season to those older than 50 years.

B. The immunization is recommended for children younger than 2 years old and all adults 65 years or older.

C. The vaccine is for all ages and is given primarily to those traveling overseas to areas of infection.

D. The vaccine will prevent the occurrence of pneumococcal pneumonia for up to 5 years.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The immunization is recommended for children younger than 2 years old and all adults 65 years or older.

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