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Question 1 of 5

The physician has prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) for a client with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Esomeprazole (Nexium) a proton pump inhibitor is most effective when taken 30 minutes before breakfast to suppress acid production before meals. Taking it with or after meals or at bedtime is less optimal for gastritis treatment.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following interventions will be useful for the patient with Alzheimer's dementia who exhibits prosopagnosia?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize faces. Labeled pictures of family and friends can help the patient identify familiar people improving social interaction and reducing confusion. The other options do not directly address face recognition.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of a heart failure is receiving Digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse should monitor the client for:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Digoxin toxicity can cause visual disturbances (e.g., yellow-green halos), requiring monitoring. Tachycardia, hypotension, and weight loss are less specific.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following nursing actions is essential to prevent drug-resistant tuberculosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Noncompliance with prescribed antituberculosis drug regimen is the primary cause of drug-resistant organisms. Noncompliance permits the mutation of organisms.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a history of hyperparathyroidism is admitted with complaints of fatigue. The nurse should expect the client to have:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases parathyroid hormone, leading to hypercalcemia, causing fatigue and other symptoms.

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