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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is concerned that a patient is moving into the manic phase of bipolar disorder when what is assessed?

A. Not sleeping

B. Losing weight

C. Sluggish activity

D. Complaints of muscle pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Not sleeping

Question 2 of 5

The generic name of a medication is one that:

A. is the same drug name regardless of the drug manufacturer.

B. is the commercial name the drug.

C. is the easiest to pronounce of the drug names.

D. is the drug name that chemically.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: is the same drug name regardless of the drug manufacturer.

Question 3 of 5

A 70-year-old female with osteoporosis is prescribed zoledronic acid. Zoledronic acid works by:

A. Inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

B. Promoting osteoblast activity

C. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestines

D. Increasing parathyroid hormone levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

Question 4 of 5

All of the following drugs demonstrate a prolonged effect, EXCEPT:

A. Penicillin G

B. Procain penicillin

C. Bicillin-1

D. Bicillin-5

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Penicillin G

Question 5 of 5

A 42-year-old woman with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea predominance presents to her primary care physician for treatment. The physician suggests an exercise regimen, dietary modifications, and a bulk laxative. The likely mechanism of action of this agent would involve which of the following?

A. Gel formation in the intestine

B. Neuromodulation of the S3 nerve root

C. Nonabsorbable salt

D. Osmotic laxative

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Gel formation in the intestine

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