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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assigned to a client with polymyositis. Which expected outcome in the plan of care relates to a potential problem associated with polymyositis?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: I'm sorry, but it seems like the correct answer (E) is missing from the question. Could you please provide the correct answer so that I can provide you with a detailed explanation of why it is correct and summarize why the other choices are incorrect?
Question 2 of 5
What should a male client over age 50 do to help ensure early identification of prostate cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Have a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PS
A) test done yearly. This is because regular screening with both tests can help detect prostate cancer early. The digital rectal exam allows the doctor to feel for any abnormalities in the prostate gland, while the PSA test measures the levels of a specific protein produced by the prostate gland. If there are any concerning findings, further diagnostic tests can be done to confirm prostate cancer.
Choice B is incorrect because transrectal ultrasound is not a recommended screening test for prostate cancer.
Choice C is incorrect as testicular self-examinations are for detecting testicular cancer, not prostate cancer.
Choice D is incorrect as CBC, BUN, and creatinine levels are not specific tests for prostate cancer screening.
Question 3 of 5
A client was brought to the emergency room with complains of difficulty of breathing. What can lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Step-by-step rationale for choice C being correct:
1. Restlessness: Indicates increased work of breathing and hypoxia.
2. Suprasternal retractions: Sign of respiratory distress.
3. paO2 of 62: Indicates severe hypoxemia, common in ARDS.
Summary:
A: Enlarged heart on x-ray does not directly indicate ARDS.
B: Thick green sputum suggests infection, not specific to ARDS.
D: Wheezes and slow respirations are not typical of ARDS, and pCO2 is normal in ARDS.
Question 4 of 5
Five girls were victims of wasp and bee bites. Emergency treatment for these includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because a poultice of sodium bicarbonate and water can help neutralize the venom and reduce pain from wasp and bee bites. Sodium bicarbonate has alkaline properties that can counteract the acidic venom. Option B is incorrect as household ammonia can cause skin irritation and should not be applied to insect bites. Option C is incorrect because only option A is a safe and effective treatment for wasp and bee bites. Option D is incorrect as there is a suitable emergency treatment available.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following blood types would the nurse identify as the rarest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (A
B). AB blood type is the rarest because it is a result of inheriting both A and B alleles, making it less common in the population. AB individuals can only receive blood from other AB individuals due to their unique antigens. Blood types A, B, and O are more common in the population, with O being the most common as it is the universal donor. Blood type A and B are more common than AB since they only require one allele for their respective antigens. Thus, the rarity of AB blood type is due to the inheritance of both A and B alleles, making it the least common among the choices provided.