Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Complete Questions
& Verified Answers | Grade A+
A child has been diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. The nurse is
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reading this child's endocrinologist prescription, indicating the appropriate
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administration of insulin. Which of the following insulin regimen is best
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for children with diabetes mellitus?
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A. The dose is dependent solely on age
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B. Rapid-acting insulin must be injected intramuscularly two times a day b b b b b b b b b
C. The dose is administered in the vastus lateralis muscle
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D. The dose is determined individually ..........ANSWER. ..... Answer: D. The
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dose is determined individually
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Currently, there is a recommendation for the individual treatment of
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diabetes mellitus. Each client has a unique genetic makeup, meaning
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different people are likely to respond differently to the same drug regimen.
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For some, it may be effective, while for others, it may not be as beneficial.
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Although age does play a factor in insulin dosing, it is not the sole factor—
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other factors include weight, blood glucose levels, activity levels, lifestyle,
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diet, etc.
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It is also common to mix different types of insulins to get the best results.
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bShort-acting insulin has a quick onset of action, a duration of only a
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bcouple of hours, and can be administered multiple times per day.
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Long-acting insulin has a slower onset of action, a duration of up to 24
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hours, and is usually administered once daily. The regime, including the
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type and frequency of insulin administration, depends on the client's blood
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glucose levels.
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,A client arrives to the ER with a blood glucose of 32 mmol/L. What are the 3
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polys of Type diabetes mellitus?
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A. Polyuria, polyopia, polycystic b b
B. Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyarthritis b b
C. Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia b b
D. Polyuria, polycythemia, polyarthritis ..........ANSWER. ..... Polyphagia,
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polyuria, polydipsia b
Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) develops when the body can no longer
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produce insulin due to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas
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responsible for insulin production. Lack of insulin production leads to poor
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control of blood glucose levels. Polyphagia, polyuria, and polydipsia are
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known as the cardinal signs of diabetes. They develop faster in clients with
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type I DM.
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Polydipsia refers to increased thirst caused by high blood sugar levels that
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make the blood more concentrated.
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Polyuria is the medical term for increased frequency of urination and
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passage of high volumes of urine, followed by the excess intake of fluids.
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Polyphagia refers to increased appetite which occurs because of excess loss
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of glucose in the urine, making the body crave food.
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Which of the following drugs is the most effective when it comes to easing
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the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
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A. Acyclovir
B. Baclofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Diclofenac ..........ANSWER. .....Answer: D. Diclofenac b b b
,Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat
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generalized pain, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and osteoarthritis. It
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works by inhibiting the activity of COX-1 and COX-2, which are
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responsible for the production of lipid compounds that are essential in
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pain response and inflammation.
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Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant drug.
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Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
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Which statement about the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus
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(HIV) infection is true?
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A. Treatment is difficult because antivirals are unsafe for the population
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B. Asymptomatic individuals do not need to be treated b b b b b b b
C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client b b b b b b
D. Only one drug is required to treat all clients with HIV
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..........ANSWER. ......Answer: C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client b b b b b b b b
HIV is also known as the human immunodeficiency virus. Failure to treat
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infection due to this virus can develop autoimmune deficiency syndrome
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(AIDS) which is a life-threatening condition. Symptoms include fever,
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swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and weight loss. The treatment for HIV is
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called antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. It involves the use of a combination of
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antiviral drugs. The specifications of the drug therapy for HIV are different
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for each individual because the treatment is supposed to blend in with other
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medications that the client must take, which depends on many factors such
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as comorbidities, nutrition, and immune status.
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The answer option A is incorrect because many antiviral drugs work well.
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The answer option B is also wrong because even asymptomatic clients
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with HIV require treatment. Treating HIV starting from the early stages is
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better since it may help reduce the mortality rate. The answer option D is
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also
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, incorrect because the treatment usually involves a combination of antiviral
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bdrugs
A client will be undergoing day surgery. The nurse told him to hold his
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daily aspirin for three days before the surgery. What is the rationale for
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this direction?
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A. It has anti-inflammatory effects
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B. It has antithrombotic effects
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C. It has analgesic effects
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D. It has antipyretic effects ..........ANSWER. .... Answer: B. It has
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antithrombotic effects b
Aspirin is a drug used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It also has an
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antithrombotic effect which means it may interfere with clot formation.
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Thus, clients scheduled for surgery are told not to take this drug as early as
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seven days before the procedure since this may cause excessive bleeding and
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harm the client.
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What system would be a priority to assess on a client taking
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fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair)?
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A. Circulatory system b
B. Hepatobiliary system b
C. Respiratory system b
D. Neurological System ..........ANSWER...... Answer: 3. Respiratory system
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Advair is a medication containing fluticasone (a corticosteroid) and
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salmeterol (a B2 adrenergic receptor agonist that promotes
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bronchodilation). These two drugs are used in combination when treating
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symptoms of asthma
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