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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following drugs are used in patients who have acute and chronic pulmonary disorders exacerbated by large amounts of secretions?

A. Mucolytics

B. Glucocorticoids

C. Beta adrenergic antagonists

D. Antihistamines

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mucolytics

Question 2 of 5

Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel includes:

A. Do not take any herbal products without first discussing this with the provider.

B. Monitor urine output closely and contact the provider if it decreases.

C. Clopidogrel can be constipating; use a stool softener if needed.

D. The patient will need regular anticoagulant studies while on clopidogrel.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not take any herbal products without first discussing this with the provider.

Question 3 of 5

Patients who are being treated with epoetin alfa need to be monitored for the development of:

A. Thrombocytopenia

B. Neutropenia

C. Hypertension

D. Gout

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypertension

Question 4 of 5

A pediatric nurse is treating an 8-year-old boy who was admitted through the ER with symptoms of hallucinations, incoordination and seizures. Based on the patient's clinical presentation, the nurse correctly concludes acute toxicity with

A. antihistamines

B. decongestants

C. mucolytics

D. acetaminophen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: antihistamines

Question 5 of 5

The first laboratory value indication that vitamin B12 therapy is adequately treating pernicious anemia is:

A. Hematocrit levels start to rise.

B. Hemoglobin levels return to normal.

C. Reticulocyte count begins to rise.

D. Vitamin B12 levels return to normal.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reticulocyte count begins to rise.

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