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Which antibiotic is contraindicated for the treatment of infections in infants and
young children?
A. E-Mycin (erythromycin)
B. Amoxil (amoxicillin)
C. Cefotan (cefotetan)
D. Tetracyn (tetracycline) ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option D:
Tetracycline is contraindicated for use in infants and young children because it
stains the teeth and arrests bone development.
The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The
major complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus is:
A. Meningitis
B. Nephritis
C. Cardiomegaly
D. Desquamation ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option B: Systemic
lupus erythematosus is a form of lupus and an autoimmune disease in which the
antibodies attack the body's own cells and tissue causing inflammation and
,damage to organs such as the kidneys resulting in complications such as
nephritis.
Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?
A. High protein, simple carbohydrates
B. High fat, refined carbohydrates
C. Low carbohydrates, complex proteins
D. Low protein, complex carbohydrates ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Option B: A diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates increases the risk
of colorectal cancer. High-fat content results in an increase in fecal bile acids,
which facilitate carcinogenic changes. Refined carbohydrates increase the
transit time of food through the gastrointestinal tract and increase the exposure
time of the intestinal mucosa to cancer-causing substances.
The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the
infant, the nurse should avoid:
A. Offering sterile water
B. Holding the infant
C. Offering a pacifier
D. Providing a mobile ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option C: The nurse
should avoid giving the infant a pacifier or bottle for 10 days to allow time for
healing, and prevent injury to the site. The child can be fed using a cup or the
side of a spoon to drop fluids and food into the mouth.
,The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with
esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
A. Giving the medication as ordered
B. Providing extra water with the medication
C. Requesting an alternate form of the medication
D. Giving the medication with an antacid ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Option C: The client with esophageal varices can develop spontaneous bleeding
from the mechanical irritation caused by taking capsules; therefore, the nurse
should request the medication in a suspension.
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with hemochromatosis.
Which food items should the client consume, except?
A. Grains
B. Coffee
C. Lamb
D. Legumes ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option C: Hemochromatosis
is an iron disorder where the body absorbs too much iron. Diet
recommendations for this disease include reducing the consumption of red
meat. Red meat contains the most easily absorbable form of iron called heme
iron.
, The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease ways to prevent curvatures
of the spine associated with the disease. The nurse should tell the client to:
A. Sleep on either side but keep his back straight
B. Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
C. Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position
D. Rest in supine position with his head elevated ------------Correct Answer-----------
---------Option B: Periodically lying in a prone position without a pillow will help
prevent the flexion of the spine that occurs with Parkinson's disease.
The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of
pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
A. Low calorie, low carbohydrate
B. High fiber, low fat
C. High protein, high fat
D. Low protein, high carbohydrate ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option
B: The pancreas produces digestive enzymes during digestion wherein these
enzymes help break down fats, protein, and carbohydrates. A client recovering
from pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) needs a diet that is low in fat
so that it would give the organ time to rest. While a high diet will decrease the
risk of gallstone formation and elevated levels of triglycerides both of which are
the common causes of acute pancreatitis.
A client with hypothyroidism frequently complains of feeling cold. The nurse
should tell the client that she will be more comfortable if she:
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Which antibiotic is contraindicated for the treatment of infections in infants and
young children?
A. E-Mycin (erythromycin)
B. Amoxil (amoxicillin)
C. Cefotan (cefotetan)
D. Tetracyn (tetracycline) ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option D:
Tetracycline is contraindicated for use in infants and young children because it
stains the teeth and arrests bone development.
The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The
major complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus is:
A. Meningitis
B. Nephritis
C. Cardiomegaly
D. Desquamation ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option B: Systemic
lupus erythematosus is a form of lupus and an autoimmune disease in which the
antibodies attack the body's own cells and tissue causing inflammation and
,damage to organs such as the kidneys resulting in complications such as
nephritis.
Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?
A. High protein, simple carbohydrates
B. High fat, refined carbohydrates
C. Low carbohydrates, complex proteins
D. Low protein, complex carbohydrates ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Option B: A diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates increases the risk
of colorectal cancer. High-fat content results in an increase in fecal bile acids,
which facilitate carcinogenic changes. Refined carbohydrates increase the
transit time of food through the gastrointestinal tract and increase the exposure
time of the intestinal mucosa to cancer-causing substances.
The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the
infant, the nurse should avoid:
A. Offering sterile water
B. Holding the infant
C. Offering a pacifier
D. Providing a mobile ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option C: The nurse
should avoid giving the infant a pacifier or bottle for 10 days to allow time for
healing, and prevent injury to the site. The child can be fed using a cup or the
side of a spoon to drop fluids and food into the mouth.
,The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with
esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
A. Giving the medication as ordered
B. Providing extra water with the medication
C. Requesting an alternate form of the medication
D. Giving the medication with an antacid ------------Correct Answer--------------------
Option C: The client with esophageal varices can develop spontaneous bleeding
from the mechanical irritation caused by taking capsules; therefore, the nurse
should request the medication in a suspension.
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with hemochromatosis.
Which food items should the client consume, except?
A. Grains
B. Coffee
C. Lamb
D. Legumes ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option C: Hemochromatosis
is an iron disorder where the body absorbs too much iron. Diet
recommendations for this disease include reducing the consumption of red
meat. Red meat contains the most easily absorbable form of iron called heme
iron.
, The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease ways to prevent curvatures
of the spine associated with the disease. The nurse should tell the client to:
A. Sleep on either side but keep his back straight
B. Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
C. Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position
D. Rest in supine position with his head elevated ------------Correct Answer-----------
---------Option B: Periodically lying in a prone position without a pillow will help
prevent the flexion of the spine that occurs with Parkinson's disease.
The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of
pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
A. Low calorie, low carbohydrate
B. High fiber, low fat
C. High protein, high fat
D. Low protein, high carbohydrate ------------Correct Answer--------------------Option
B: The pancreas produces digestive enzymes during digestion wherein these
enzymes help break down fats, protein, and carbohydrates. A client recovering
from pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) needs a diet that is low in fat
so that it would give the organ time to rest. While a high diet will decrease the
risk of gallstone formation and elevated levels of triglycerides both of which are
the common causes of acute pancreatitis.
A client with hypothyroidism frequently complains of feeling cold. The nurse
should tell the client that she will be more comfortable if she:
