Question 1 (5 points)
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Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:
Question 1 options:
Iron is best taken on an empty stomach with juice.
Antacids such as Tums may help an upset stomach caused by iron therapy.
Take the iron with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach.
Double the dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels.
Question 2 (5 points)
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Anemia due to chronic renal failure is treated with:
Question 2 options:
Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
Vitamin B12
Ferrous sulfate
Hydroxyurea
Question 3 (5 points)
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What should be monitored when vitamin B12 therapy is started?
Question 3 options:
Serum calcium
Serum potassium
C-reactive protein
Ferritin
Question 4 (5 points)
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For patients taking warfarin, international normalized ratios (INRs) are best drawn:
Question 4 options:
In the morning if the patient takes their warfarin at night
Three times a week throughout therapy
Monthly throughout therapy
Two hours after the last dose of warfarin to get an accurate peak level
Question 5 (5 points)
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, A patient has been prescribed aspirin 320 mg per day for their atrial fibrillation. They also take
aspirin four or more times a day for arthritis pain. What are the symptoms of aspirin toxicity for
which they would need to be evaluated?
Question 5 options:
Photosensitivity
Diarrhea
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Question 6 (5 points)
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Breastfed infants should receive iron supplementation of:
Question 6 options:
6 mg/kg per day
1 mg/kg per day
3 mg/kg per day
Breastfed babies do not need iron supplementation.
Question 7 (5 points)
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Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions include:
Question 7 options:
Avoid foods high in vitamin K .
Avoid any food containing vitamin K.
Eat 35 grams of fiber daily.
Increase intake of iron-containing foods.
Question 8 (5 points)
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An adult female has been prescribed iron to treat her anemia. Education of patients prescribed
iron would include:
Question 8 options:
Take the iron with milk if it upsets her stomach.
Iron is best tolerated if it is taken at the same time as her other medications.
Increase fluids and fiber to treat constipation.
Antacids may help with the nausea and gastrointestinal (GI) upset caused by iron.
Question 9 (5 points)
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Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:
Question 1 options:
Iron is best taken on an empty stomach with juice.
Antacids such as Tums may help an upset stomach caused by iron therapy.
Take the iron with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach.
Double the dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels.
Question 2 (5 points)
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Anemia due to chronic renal failure is treated with:
Question 2 options:
Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
Vitamin B12
Ferrous sulfate
Hydroxyurea
Question 3 (5 points)
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What should be monitored when vitamin B12 therapy is started?
Question 3 options:
Serum calcium
Serum potassium
C-reactive protein
Ferritin
Question 4 (5 points)
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For patients taking warfarin, international normalized ratios (INRs) are best drawn:
Question 4 options:
In the morning if the patient takes their warfarin at night
Three times a week throughout therapy
Monthly throughout therapy
Two hours after the last dose of warfarin to get an accurate peak level
Question 5 (5 points)
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, A patient has been prescribed aspirin 320 mg per day for their atrial fibrillation. They also take
aspirin four or more times a day for arthritis pain. What are the symptoms of aspirin toxicity for
which they would need to be evaluated?
Question 5 options:
Photosensitivity
Diarrhea
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Question 6 (5 points)
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Breastfed infants should receive iron supplementation of:
Question 6 options:
6 mg/kg per day
1 mg/kg per day
3 mg/kg per day
Breastfed babies do not need iron supplementation.
Question 7 (5 points)
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Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions include:
Question 7 options:
Avoid foods high in vitamin K .
Avoid any food containing vitamin K.
Eat 35 grams of fiber daily.
Increase intake of iron-containing foods.
Question 8 (5 points)
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An adult female has been prescribed iron to treat her anemia. Education of patients prescribed
iron would include:
Question 8 options:
Take the iron with milk if it upsets her stomach.
Iron is best tolerated if it is taken at the same time as her other medications.
Increase fluids and fiber to treat constipation.
Antacids may help with the nausea and gastrointestinal (GI) upset caused by iron.
Question 9 (5 points)
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