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Question 1 of 5

The client with cancer has an order for Adriamycin. Which of the following untoward effects is of particular concern to the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Adriamycin (doxorubicin) is cardiotoxic, and dysrhythmias are a serious concern. Alopecia, fatigue, and nausea are common but less life-threatening.

Question 2 of 5

A 3 year-old child diagnosed as having celiac disease attends a day care center. Which of the following would be an appropriate snack?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Children with celiac disease should eat a gluten free diet. Potato chips are naturally gluten-free, unlike the other options which contain wheat-based ingredients.

Question 3 of 5

An adult has experienced significant vomiting and diarrhea for the past 24 hours. Her chloride level is 90 mEq/L. What would the nurse expect to find when interpreting her sodium level?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Vomiting and diarrhea cause sodium loss, likely resulting in a low sodium level, consistent with a low chloride level.

Question 4 of 5

A client who is diagnosed with cystitis has been given a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium). She asks the nurse why she has been given this medication. What should the nurse reply?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract anesthetic, relieving pain and burning during urination until antibiotics resolve cystitis. It's not an antibiotic, analgesic, or kidney protectant.

Question 5 of 5

The greatest threat during the immediate post-burn period results from burn shock. Which of the following statements best describes why burn shock occurs?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Burn shock occurs due to histamine release causing vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, leading to fluid loss from the vascular to interstitial space.

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