WGU D116 UNIT 6 OA REVIEW
Which vitamin B deficiency is associated with cheilosis, glossitis, vascularization of the
cornea, and itchy dermatitis of the scrotum and vulva? - Answers-Riboflavin (Vitamin
B2)
A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department
with ataxia and confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of the previous day.
The examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision.
Which vitamin should the provider order for this patient? - Answers-IV Thiamine (Vitamin
B1)
Alcoholics who are malnourished have a form of thiamine deficiency called Wernike-
Korsakoff syndrome: nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia, confusion, and short-term memory
loss
A patient appears malnourished. The patient's folic acid levels are low, and vitamin B12
levels are normal.
What should this patient's treatment include? - Answers-A diet high in folic acid
In pts who STILL HAVE A UTERUS, progestin is necessary to reduce risk of
endometrial carcinoma
An adolescent female patient with multiple sexual partners asks a nurse about birth
control methods. The patient tells the nurse she tried oral contraceptives once but often
forgot to take her pills.
The nurse should recommend discussing which contraceptive method with the
provider? - Answers-DMPA (Depo-Provera) and condoms
IUD not indicated for her because pts with multiple sexual partners who use IUDs are at
a greater risk for STDs
An adult male patient will begin androgen therapy for testicular failure.
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the treatment regimen? -
Answers-"My lipido may improve while I am taking this medication"
Which finding would indicate that terazosin has been effective for a patient with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - Answers-Improved urinary hesitation
Terazosin is an alpha1-adrenergic antagonist and relaxes the smooth muscles of the
bladder neck to improve urinary s/s
, A patient will begin taking iron supplements to treat anemia. The nurse practitioner will
recommend that the patient take the iron with which food to facilitate absorption? -
Answers-Orange juice
Vitamin C promotes iron absorption
A patient tells the NP that she is thinking about getting pregnant and asks about
nutritional supplements. What will the NP recommend? - Answers-400-1000 mcg of folic
acid per day
Folic acid deficiency can cause neural tube defects
A patient admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain tells the nurse
practitioner he has been taking kava kava. Which action is the nurse practitioner's
priority at this time? - Answers-Review liver function studies
Kava can cause severe liver injury
A nurse practitioner is performing a preoperative drug history on a patient who is
admitted to the hospital for surgery. To evaluate the risk of hemorrhage, the nurse
practitioner will ask the patient about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well
as which dietary supplement? - Answers-Ginkgo biloba
can suppress coagulation
A patient will begin taking immunosuppressant drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse
practitioner will caution this patient to avoid which dietary supplement? - Answers-
Echinacea
Can suppress immune function
The nurse practitioner is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of St.
John's wort in addition to prescription drugs. Which effect of this dietary supplement is
most concerning? - Answers-It accelerates the metabolism of some drugs
can increase serotonin effects as well
A patient who is at risk for osteoporosis will begin taking the selective estrogen receptor
modulator raloxifene. Which statement will the nurse practitioner include when teaching
this patient about the medication? - Answers-Vasomotor symptoms are a common side
effect of this drug
A patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient's initial laboratory results reveal
megaloblastic anemia. The patient complains of tingling of the hands and appears
confused.
Which vitamin B deficiency is associated with cheilosis, glossitis, vascularization of the
cornea, and itchy dermatitis of the scrotum and vulva? - Answers-Riboflavin (Vitamin
B2)
A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department
with ataxia and confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of the previous day.
The examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision.
Which vitamin should the provider order for this patient? - Answers-IV Thiamine (Vitamin
B1)
Alcoholics who are malnourished have a form of thiamine deficiency called Wernike-
Korsakoff syndrome: nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia, confusion, and short-term memory
loss
A patient appears malnourished. The patient's folic acid levels are low, and vitamin B12
levels are normal.
What should this patient's treatment include? - Answers-A diet high in folic acid
In pts who STILL HAVE A UTERUS, progestin is necessary to reduce risk of
endometrial carcinoma
An adolescent female patient with multiple sexual partners asks a nurse about birth
control methods. The patient tells the nurse she tried oral contraceptives once but often
forgot to take her pills.
The nurse should recommend discussing which contraceptive method with the
provider? - Answers-DMPA (Depo-Provera) and condoms
IUD not indicated for her because pts with multiple sexual partners who use IUDs are at
a greater risk for STDs
An adult male patient will begin androgen therapy for testicular failure.
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the treatment regimen? -
Answers-"My lipido may improve while I am taking this medication"
Which finding would indicate that terazosin has been effective for a patient with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - Answers-Improved urinary hesitation
Terazosin is an alpha1-adrenergic antagonist and relaxes the smooth muscles of the
bladder neck to improve urinary s/s
, A patient will begin taking iron supplements to treat anemia. The nurse practitioner will
recommend that the patient take the iron with which food to facilitate absorption? -
Answers-Orange juice
Vitamin C promotes iron absorption
A patient tells the NP that she is thinking about getting pregnant and asks about
nutritional supplements. What will the NP recommend? - Answers-400-1000 mcg of folic
acid per day
Folic acid deficiency can cause neural tube defects
A patient admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain tells the nurse
practitioner he has been taking kava kava. Which action is the nurse practitioner's
priority at this time? - Answers-Review liver function studies
Kava can cause severe liver injury
A nurse practitioner is performing a preoperative drug history on a patient who is
admitted to the hospital for surgery. To evaluate the risk of hemorrhage, the nurse
practitioner will ask the patient about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well
as which dietary supplement? - Answers-Ginkgo biloba
can suppress coagulation
A patient will begin taking immunosuppressant drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse
practitioner will caution this patient to avoid which dietary supplement? - Answers-
Echinacea
Can suppress immune function
The nurse practitioner is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of St.
John's wort in addition to prescription drugs. Which effect of this dietary supplement is
most concerning? - Answers-It accelerates the metabolism of some drugs
can increase serotonin effects as well
A patient who is at risk for osteoporosis will begin taking the selective estrogen receptor
modulator raloxifene. Which statement will the nurse practitioner include when teaching
this patient about the medication? - Answers-Vasomotor symptoms are a common side
effect of this drug
A patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient's initial laboratory results reveal
megaloblastic anemia. The patient complains of tingling of the hands and appears
confused.
