1. A 55 year-old female asks a nurse the following, 'Which mineral/vitamin is the most important to prevent progression of osteoporosis. The nurse should state:
A) Potassium B) Magnesium C) Calcium D) Vitamin B12
2. A patient has recently been diagnosed with symptomatic bradycardia. Which of the following medications is the most recognized for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia?
A) Questran B) Digitalis C) Nitroglycerin D) Atropine
3. A patient has recently been prescribed Lidocaine Hydrochloride. Which of the following symptoms may occur with over dosage?
A) Memory loss and lack of appetite B) Confusion and fatigue C) Heightened reflexes D) Tinnitus and spasticity
4. A patient has recently been prescribed Albuterol. Which of the following changes are not associated with Albuterol?
A) Tachycardia B) Hypertension C) Bronchodilation D) Sensory changes
5. Which of the following arterial blood gas values indicates a patient may be experiencing a condition of metabolic acidosis?
A) PaO2 (90%) B) Bicarbonate 159 C) CO(2) 47 mm Hg D) pH 7.34
1. Right Answer: C Explanation: Calcium is the most recognized osteoporosis treatment.
2. Right Answer: D Explanation: Atropine encourages increased rate of conduction in the AV node.
3. Right Answer: B Explanation: Lidocaine Hydrochloride can cause fatigue and confusion if an over dosage occurs.
4. Right Answer: D Explanation: Tachycardia, hypertension, and bronchodilation can all occur with Albuterol.
5. Right Answer: B Explanation: The bicarbonate value is below normal, indicating a condition of metabolic acidosis.
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