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1. A patient received the evening dose of Lispro subcutaneously at 16:30. What time will 
symptoms of hypoglycemia likely occur? 
a. 19:00 
b. 18:30 
c. 01:30 
d. 06:00 
ANS: B 
The most rapid-acting insulin, Lispro, peaks within 1 to 2 hours after administration. The peak 
time of insulin is when patients would most likely exhibit symptoms of hypoglycemia, 
particularly if they have inadequate dietary intake. The time of 19:00 would be past the peak 
of action and after signs of hypoglycemia wo...
1. Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism? 
a. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 
b. Liotrix (Thyrolar) 
c. Propylthiouracil (Propacil) 
d. Liothyronine (Cytomel) 
ANS: C 
Propylthiouracil is an antithyroid agent used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. 
Levothyroxine, liotrix, and liothyronine are used to treat hypothyroidism. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 577 OBJ: 2 
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity 
NOT: CONC...
1. The nurse is educating a patient with cancer about combination chemotherapy. Which is an 
accurate statement? 
a. “Combination chemotherapy is the administration of an antineoplastic drug that 
will be toxic during a specific phase of cellular growth.” 
b. “Combination chemotherapy is the administration of an antineoplastic drug that is 
active throughout the cell cycle.” 
c. “Combination chemotherapy is the administration of antineoplastic drugs that 
change the way the body respon...
1. What is the action of urinary antimicrobial agents? 
a. Reduce pain associated with bladder spasms caused by the infection 
b. Enhance output enough to flush out the infection from the urinary tract 
c. Eliminate urinary retention 
d. Have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract 
ANS: D 
Urinary antimicrobial agents have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract. 
Pyridium reduces pain associated with bladder spasms related to urinary tract infection (UTI). 
Anti...
1. What is the action of amiodarone (Cordarone), a class III agent used to treat cardiac 
dysrhythmias? 
a. It acts as a myocardial depressant by inhibiting sodium ion movement. 
b. It prolongs the duration of the electrical stimulation on cells and the refractory time 
between electrical impulses. 
c. It acts as a beta-adrenergic agent. 
d. It slows the rate of electrical conduction and prolongs the time between 
contractions. 
ANS: D 
Class I antidysrhythmic drugs act as a myocardial depressan...
1. A patient who has undergone a lengthy surgical procedure under general anesthesia is unable 
to breathe on his own following the procedure. Which drug will the nurse expect to be 
administered as an antidote to the neuromuscular-blocking agent? 
a. Dantrolene (Dantrium) 
b. Neostigmine methylsulfate (Prostigmin) 
c. Ether 
d. Baclofen (Lioresal) 
ANS: B 
Neostigmine methylsulfate is an antidote to neuromuscular-blocking agents. Additional 
measures to implement include artificial respirations...
1. A female patient has developed leukorrhea since being on oral broad spectrum antibiotics for 
the past week for a lower respiratory infection. Which organism causes leukorrhea? 
a. Herpes simplex 
b. Mycoplasma hominis 
c. Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
d. Candida albicans 
ANS: D 
Candida albicans infections of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, or vagina may develop as 
secondary infections during the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, such as penicillins, 
tetracyclines, and cephalosporins. H...
1. A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment of lupus 
erythematosus. In addition to monitoring electrolyte levels, which laboratory studies will the 
nurse monitor? 
a. Complete blood count 
b. Partial thromboplastin time 
c. Liver function panel 
d. Blood glucose levels 
ANS: D 
Corticosteroid therapy may induce hyperglycemia, particularly in prediabetic or diabetic 
patients. All patients must be monitored for the development of hyperglycemia, particularly 
duri...
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