QUESTION A 53-year-old woman presents with complaints of gnawing and constant 6/10 abdominal pain that started the 1-2 days ago. She states she is afraid to eat anything for fear the pain will worsen. She reports an episode like this about 5 years ago after returning home from overseas travel. She recalls being told by a physician that she probably had food poisoning, being given […]

QUESTION Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined are the 12th leading cause of disability-adjusted life years in which population in high income countries? (Hoek) ANSWER Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa: Impact on Disability-Adjusted Life Years in High-Income Countries Introduction Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are serious mental health conditions with far-reaching consequences. These disorders not only affect an individual’s physical health but […]

QUESTION A patient presents who is 65 years of age. He has been treated for hypertension with lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene, and diltiazem. He complains of increasing dyspnea. You diagnose him with heart failure. You review his medication and decide one of the medications is contraindicated in HF. What change do you make? ANSWER Medication Management in Heart Failure: Making Informed Choices Introduction Heart failure is a […]

QUESTION 3 Critical Points, importance of each point, RN intervention, Expected client response. Precautions to prevent the spread of infection are classified into two tiers. Tier 1 consists of standard precautions that should be used to prevent disease transmission during any client care encounter. Elements of standard precautions include wearing gloves when contacting potentially infectious blood or body fluids, bagging contaminated linen, and performing hand […]

QUESTION A patient with a past medical history that includes asthma presents with atrial fibrillation. Which would be a poor choice of maintenance treatment for persistent afib? Group of answer choices Dronedarone Diltiazem Flecainide Propafenone ANSWER Selecting Maintenance Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient with Asthma Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common arrhythmia characterized by irregular and rapid heartbeats, which can significantly impact […]

QUESTION When recommending Niacin as an anti-lipid agent, what education should you provide the patient? Group of answer choices May cause hyperkalemia call immediately if you have palpitations If the patient experiences flushing, take the same time as an aspirin Take on an empty stomach Can be used to treat gout ANSWER Patient Education for Niacin Use as an Anti-Lipid Agent Introduction Niacin, also known […]

QUESTION Prolonged use of steroids by men can lead to gynecomastia, or enlargement of the prostate. enlargement of the breasts. severe acne on the back and shoulders. sustained and painful erections. ANSWER The Effects of Prolonged Steroid Use on Men’s Health Introduction Steroids, a class of synthetic hormones often used for various medical conditions, can have a range of effects on the male body when […]

QUESTION A nurse is finishing a shift on the pediatric unit. BecaThe nurse is admitting a client from the healthcare provider’s office. The orders read: Bedrest with bathroom privileges, IV 0.9% NSS run at 125mL/hr, MSO4 IV 5mg every 1 hour prn pain. What are the nurse’s best action(s)? Select all that applyuse the shift is ending, which intervention takes priority ANSWER Prioritizing Patient Care: […]

QUESTION 5. A client, Tom, presents to the clinic. He is 16 and starts talking about his feelings and he says, “I think I am gay.” As a student nurse, how would you respond? ANSWER Providing Support and Understanding: A Student Nurse’s Response to a Teenager Coming Out Introduction When a young client like Tom bravely opens up about their sexual orientation, it is crucial […]

QUESTION Same patient (Post MI) The patient was treated with PCI for his MI. You are writing his admission orders. What medications does he need to be started on to prevent thrombosis of the stent? Assuming the patient can tolerate all the medications you prescribe Group of answer choices Aspirin and ticagrelor for 6 months each Aspirin for six months, clopidogrel for 3 months, metoprolol […]