MN553 UNIT 4 EXAM STUDY GUIDE / QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2025 GRADED A+ (BEST FOR REVISION ) !!!

1. Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started ANSWER Question options ANSWER Loratadine Diphenhydramine Ipratropium Albuterol ANSWER Albuterol 2. When educating patients who are starting on inhaled corticosteroids, the provider should tell them that ANSWER Question options ANSWER They need to get any live vaccines before starting the medication. Inhaled corticosteroids need to be used daily during asthma exacerbationsto be effective. Patients should rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent thrush. They can triple the dose number of inhalations of medication during colds to prevent needing systemic steroids. ANSWER Patients should rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent thrush. 3. Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are pre- scribed for seasonal allergies because they are ANSWER Question options ANSWER More effective than first-generation antihistamines Less sedating than the firstgeneration antihistamines Prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance 3 / 8 Able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alco- hol ANSWER Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines 4. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? Question options ANSWER High-dose colchicine Low-dose colchicine High-dose aspirin Acetaminophen with codeine ANSWER Low-dose colchicine 5. Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for ANSWER Question options ANSWER Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention ANSWER Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease 6. Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity. An early sign of aspirin toxicity is ANSWER Question options ANSWER Black tarry stools Vomiting Tremors Tinnitus ANSWER Tinnitu