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Question 1 of 5

A client is instructed to take levothyroxine (Synthroid). The medication should be taken:

A. With food

B. At lunchtime

C. On an empty stomach

D. At bedtime with a snack

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: On an empty stomach

Question 2 of 5

A client has been prescribed cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Which food item should the client avoid based on the medication's interaction?

A. Red meats

B. Orange juice

C. Grapefruit juice

D. Green, leafy vegetables

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Grapefruit juice

Question 3 of 5

Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. A healthcare provider reinforces instructions for the client and advises them to avoid which of the following while taking this medication?

A. Alcohol

B. Organ meats

C. Whole-grain cereals

D. Carbonated beverages

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Alcohol

Question 4 of 5

A healthcare provider is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client. Before administering the medication, the healthcare provider should:

A. Measure the client's blood pressure.

B. Check the client's heart rate.

C. Assess the client's respiratory rate.

D. Check the client's oxygen saturation level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the client's heart rate.

Question 5 of 5

A client is being taught about the use of enoxaparin (Lovenox) for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. Inject the medication subcutaneously.

B. Avoid massaging the injection site after administration.

C. Administer the medication at the same time each day.

D. Do not expel the air bubble from the syringe before injection.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer the medication at the same time each day.

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