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1. Postpartum depression screening can be done with the: A. Apgar score B. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale C. Glasgow Coma Scale D. Denver II Correct Answer: B. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Rationale: EPDS. 2. Maternal mortality includes deaths: A. Only during delivery B. During pregnancy or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy from pregnancy-related causes C. Only from accidents D. Up to 5 years after birth Correct Answer: B. During pregnancy or within 42 days of the ...

1. The 10 Essential Public Health Services (revised 2020) place which concept at the center? A. Profit B. Hospital care C. Pharmaceutical access D. Equity Correct Answer: D. Equity Rationale: Center of the wheel. 2. Utilitarianism in public health ethics emphasizes: A. The greatest good for the greatest number B. Individual rights above all C. Following duty regardless of outcomes D. Virtue only Correct Answer: A. The greatest good for the greatest number Rationale: Consequentialist...

1. Social justice in public health means: A. Distribution based on ability to pay B. Market-based health care only C. Fair distribution of resources and burdens so all can achieve health D. Equal treatment regardless of need always Correct Answer: C. Fair distribution of resources and burdens so all can achieve health Rationale: Core PH value. 2. The Minnesota Public Health Intervention Wheel describes: A. 10 essential services only B. 3 core functions only C. Hospital nursing tasks D...

1. Model calibration means: A. Generating uniform random numbers B. Running only one replication C. Adjusting model parameters so model output agrees with real-system data D. Removing all randomness Correct Answer: C. Adjusting model parameters so model output agrees with real-system data Rationale: Iterative with validation. 2. For an M/M/1 queue, the expected number in system L equals: A. rho^2/(1 - rho) B. 1/(mu - lambda) squared C. lambda times mu D. rho/(1 - rho) Correct Answer...

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1. The hypergeometric distribution models: A. Draws with replacement B. Successes in draws without replacement from a finite population C. Time between arrivals D. Continuous measurements Correct Answer: B. Successes in draws without replacement from a finite population Rationale: Finite population. 2. The Weibull distribution is commonly used to model: A. Number of arrivals B. Coin flips C. Discrete counts only D. Time to failure (reliability) Correct Answer: D. Time to failure (rel...

1. Additive CNS depression is a major risk when combining: A. Acetaminophen with water B. Antacids with food C. Opioids with benzodiazepines or alcohol D. Vitamins Correct Answer: C. Opioids with benzodiazepines or alcohol Rationale: Respiratory depression. 2. The therapeutic index is: A. The drug's half-life B. The ratio of toxic dose to effective dose (TD50/ED50) C. The bioavailability D. The dose per kilogram Correct Answer: B. The ratio of toxic dose to effective dose (TD50/ED...

1. A drug with a high first-pass effect, such as nitroglycerin, is often given: A. Orally in high doses only B. Rectally only C. Sublingually or transdermally to bypass the liver D. Never Correct Answer: C. Sublingually or transdermally to bypass the liver Rationale: Route. 2. A CYP3A4 inhibitor will generally: A. Increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 B. Decrease levels C. Have no effect D. Increase excretion Correct Answer: A. Increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 ...

1. Oral semaglutide should be taken: A. With a large meal B. At bedtime with milk C. On an empty stomach with no more than 4 oz water, 30 minutes before food or other meds D. With antacids Correct Answer: C. On an empty stomach with no more than 4 oz water, 30 minutes before food or other meds Rationale: Absorption is limited. 2. The 15-15 rule for conscious hypoglycemia means: A. Give 15 units insulin and wait 15 minutes B. Give glucagon 15 mg C. Fast for 15 hours D. Give 15 g fast ...

1. Most drugs are excreted primarily by the: A. Lungs B. Skin C. Sweat glands D. Kidneys Correct Answer: D. Kidneys Rationale: Renal. 2. Serotonin syndrome can occur when combining: A. SSRIs with acetaminophen B. ACE inhibitors with diuretics C. Statins with aspirin D. SSRIs with tramadol, triptans, linezolid or MAOIs Correct Answer: D. SSRIs with tramadol, triptans, linezolid or MAOIs Rationale: Serotonergic. 3. Steady state is typically reached after about: A. 1 half-life B. 10...

1. The parasympathetic nervous system primarily uses which neurotransmitter at effector organs? A. Acetylcholine B. Norepinephrine C. Dopamine D. Serotonin Correct Answer: A. Acetylcholine Rationale: Muscarinic. 2. Glycopyrrolate is used to: A. Increase salivation B. Treat urinary retention C. Treat glaucoma D. Reduce secretions Correct Answer: D. Reduce secretions Rationale: Anticholinergic. 3. Hydralazine may cause: A. Bradycardia B. Hyperkalemia C. Reflex tachycardia, fluid ...

1. Trough levels are drawn: A. Immediately after a dose B. Just before the next dose C. At peak D. After 24 hours always Correct Answer: B. Just before the next dose Rationale: Lowest. 2. A CYP inducer added to a regimen may: A. Increase toxicity always B. Have no effect C. Decrease effectiveness of drugs metabolized by that enzyme (e.g., oral contraceptives) D. Increase absorption Correct Answer: C. Decrease effectiveness of drugs metabolized by that enzyme (e.g., oral contraceptiv...

1. Periumbilical pain migrating to the RLQ is classic for: A. Cholecystitis B. Diverticulitis C. Appendicitis D. Pancreatitis Correct Answer: C. Appendicitis Rationale: Migration. 2. Jaundice with dark urine and pale stools suggests: A. Hemolysis B. Gilbert syndrome C. Cholestatic (obstructive) jaundice D. Normal Correct Answer: C. Cholestatic (obstructive) jaundice Rationale: Biliary obstruction. 3. The Carnett sign helps distinguish: A. Gallstones from ulcer B. Hernia from lipo...

1. A hypertonic IV solution such as 3% NaCl is used for: A. Dehydration with hypernatremia B. Routine maintenance C. Severe symptomatic hyponatremia D. Burns only Correct Answer: C. Severe symptomatic hyponatremia Rationale: Pulls water from cells. 2. Clients taking digoxin are at greater risk for toxicity if they have: A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypernatremia C. Hypokalemia D. Hypercalcemia only Correct Answer: C. Hypokalemia Rationale: Low K increases toxicity. 3. Normal adult urine outp...

1. Hypernatremia is often associated with: A. Fluid overload B. SIADH C. Excess water intake D. Dehydration and thirst Correct Answer: D. Dehydration and thirst Rationale: Water deficit. 2. Lactated Ringer's solution is: A. Hypotonic B. Hypertonic C. Colloid D. Isotonic Correct Answer: D. Isotonic Rationale: Isotonic crystalloid. 3. Clients at risk for hypocalcemia include those who: A. Take calcium supplements B. Have bone cancer C. Have had thyroid or parathyroid surgery D...

1. Signs of upper GI bleeding include: A. Hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis and black tarry stools B. Bright red stool always C. Clay-colored stool D. Green stool Correct Answer: A. Hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis and black tarry stools Rationale: Upper GI. 2. Pancreatic enzymes should be taken: A. At bedtime only B. With meals and snacks C. Without food D. Once a week Correct Answer: B. With meals and snacks Rationale: Digestion. 3. Cholecystitis pain is often: A. Right upper q...

1. A client with a sodium of 125 mEq/L and confusion should first be placed on: A. Fluid bolus of hypotonic solution B. High-potassium diet C. Seizure and safety precautions D. Bed rest only Correct Answer: C. Seizure and safety precautions Rationale: Safety. 2. Intake and output measurements include: A. Only oral fluids B. Only urine C. All fluids taken in and all output such as urine, drainage and emesis D. Only IV fluids Correct Answer: C. All fluids taken in and all output such a...

1. Third spacing refers to: A. Fluid shifting into interstitial spaces where it is not usable B. Fluid in blood vessels C. Fluid in cells D. Urine output Correct Answer: A. Fluid shifting into interstitial spaces where it is not usable Rationale: e.g., ascites. 2. Chvostek's sign is elicited by: A. Inflating a BP cuff on the arm B. Checking deep tendon reflexes C. Tapping the facial nerve in front of the ear and observing twitching D. Pressing on the eyeball Correct Answer: C. Tap...