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Question 1 of 5

The mother of a male child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that she hopes her son's children won't have the disease. The nurse is aware that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Most males with cystic fibrosis are sterile due to congenital absence of the vas deferens, significantly reducing the likelihood of having biological children.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse must administer 120 mg of amoxicillin oral suspension to a child. However, the only dosage available in the pharmacy is 200 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of suspension should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number only.

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale: Dose = 120 mg, concentration = 200 mg/5 mL = 40 mg/mL. Volume = 120 m/40 mg/mL = 3 mL.

Question 3 of 5

The floor nurse sees a new order in a client's chart for levothyroxine (Synthroid) 125 mcg PO every day. The pharmacy sends up Synthroid 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Calculate and fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 1.25

Rationale: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg. 0.125 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/tablet = 1.25 tablets.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food is a poor source of iron?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
Tomatoes are a poor source of iron compared to legumes, dried fruits, and nuts, which are rich in iron and recommended for iron-deficiency anemia.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse notes that a post-operative client's respirations have dropped from 14 to 6 breaths per minute. The nurse administers Narcan (naloxone) per standing order. Following administration of the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: After administering naloxone, the nurse should assess for pupillary changes, as reversal of opioid effects can cause sympathetic stimulation, affecting pupil size.

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