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Question 1 of 5

A client with schizophrenia has been taking Thorazine (chlorpromazine) 200 mg four times a day. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of chlorpromazine, requiring immediate reporting.

Question 2 of 5

Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Desferal (deferoxamine) is the chelating agent used to treat iron toxicity by binding and removing excess iron.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse has a client complaining of chest pain. Where should the nurse place the V5 lead for a 12-lead EKG?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The V5 lead is placed in the left anterior axillary line at the fifth intercostal space for a 12-lead EKG.

Question 4 of 5

A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to test a client who has the herpes virus. Which of the following tests should the nurse perform?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Tzanck test is used to diagnose herpes virus infections by examining cells from a lesion for characteristic changes.

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