An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:
A.
It does not require fitting and is easy to insert
B.
It is inserted once a week, eliminating the need to remember to take a daily pill
C.
Patients get a level of estrogen and progestin equal to combined oral contraceptives
D.
All of the above
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a. it does not require fitting and is easy to insert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that androgens may cause:
1.Peliosis hepatis
2.Orthostatic hypotension
3.Menstrual irregularities
4.Acne
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1. peliosis hepatis
The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis. What
information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL.
b. You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery.
c. You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin.
d. Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect.
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b. you may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. Allison's pre-meal BG at
11:30 a.m. is 130. She eats an apple and has a sugar-free soft drink. At 1 p.m. before
swimming her BG is 80. What should she do?
,a. proceed with the swimming class.
b. recheck her BG immediately.
c. eat a granola bar or other snack with CHO.
d. take an additional dose of insulin.
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c. eat a granola bar or other snack with CHO.
A patient who has osteoarthritis with mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about
taking over-the-counter ibuprofen (Motrin). What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. It may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects.
b. Unlike aspirin, there is no increased risk of bleeding with ibuprofen.
c. Take ibuprofen twice daily for maximum analgesic benefit.
d. Combine ibuprofen with acetaminophen for best effect.
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a. it may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects
Bart is a patient is a 67-year-old male with T2 DM. He is on glipizide and metformin.
He presents to the clinic with confusion, sluggishness, and extreme thirst. His wife tells
you Bart does not follow his meal plan or exercise regularly, and hasn't checked his
BG for 1 week. A random glucose is drawn and it is 500. What is a likely diagnosis
based on preliminary assessment?
a. diabetic keto acidosis (DKA)
b. hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)
c. infection
d. hypoglycemia
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b. hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)
Monitoring for a patient who is using androgens includes evaluation of:
1.Complete blood count and C-reactive protein levels
2.Lipid levels and liver function tests
3.Serum potassium and magnesium levels
4.Urine protein and potassium levels
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2. lipid levels and liver function tests
A 22-year-old woman receives a prescription for oral contraceptives. Education for
this patient includes:
1. Counseling regarding decreasing or not smoking while taking oral contraceptives
2. Advising a monthly pregnancy test for the first 3 months she is taking the
contraceptive
3. Advising that she may miss two pills in a row and not be concerned about
pregnancy
4. Recommending that her next follow-up visit is in 1 year for a refill and annual exam
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1. Counseling regarding decreasing or not smoking while taking oral
contraceptives
A.
It does not require fitting and is easy to insert
B.
It is inserted once a week, eliminating the need to remember to take a daily pill
C.
Patients get a level of estrogen and progestin equal to combined oral contraceptives
D.
All of the above
,Give this one a try later!
a. it does not require fitting and is easy to insert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that androgens may cause:
1.Peliosis hepatis
2.Orthostatic hypotension
3.Menstrual irregularities
4.Acne
Give this one a try later!
1. peliosis hepatis
The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis. What
information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL.
b. You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery.
c. You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin.
d. Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect.
Give this one a try later!
b. you may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. Allison's pre-meal BG at
11:30 a.m. is 130. She eats an apple and has a sugar-free soft drink. At 1 p.m. before
swimming her BG is 80. What should she do?
,a. proceed with the swimming class.
b. recheck her BG immediately.
c. eat a granola bar or other snack with CHO.
d. take an additional dose of insulin.
Give this one a try later!
c. eat a granola bar or other snack with CHO.
A patient who has osteoarthritis with mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about
taking over-the-counter ibuprofen (Motrin). What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. It may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects.
b. Unlike aspirin, there is no increased risk of bleeding with ibuprofen.
c. Take ibuprofen twice daily for maximum analgesic benefit.
d. Combine ibuprofen with acetaminophen for best effect.
Give this one a try later!
a. it may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects
Bart is a patient is a 67-year-old male with T2 DM. He is on glipizide and metformin.
He presents to the clinic with confusion, sluggishness, and extreme thirst. His wife tells
you Bart does not follow his meal plan or exercise regularly, and hasn't checked his
BG for 1 week. A random glucose is drawn and it is 500. What is a likely diagnosis
based on preliminary assessment?
a. diabetic keto acidosis (DKA)
b. hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)
c. infection
d. hypoglycemia
, Give this one a try later!
b. hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)
Monitoring for a patient who is using androgens includes evaluation of:
1.Complete blood count and C-reactive protein levels
2.Lipid levels and liver function tests
3.Serum potassium and magnesium levels
4.Urine protein and potassium levels
Give this one a try later!
2. lipid levels and liver function tests
A 22-year-old woman receives a prescription for oral contraceptives. Education for
this patient includes:
1. Counseling regarding decreasing or not smoking while taking oral contraceptives
2. Advising a monthly pregnancy test for the first 3 months she is taking the
contraceptive
3. Advising that she may miss two pills in a row and not be concerned about
pregnancy
4. Recommending that her next follow-up visit is in 1 year for a refill and annual exam
Give this one a try later!
1. Counseling regarding decreasing or not smoking while taking oral
contraceptives
