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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the ff conditions are more likely to develop in a client who is relatively immobile for the rest of his or her life? Choose all that apply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Bladder infection. Immobility can lead to urinary stasis, causing bacteria to multiply in the bladder, leading to a higher risk of bladder infections.
B: Constipation can also occur due to immobility, but it is not directly related to the urinary system.
C: Calculus formation is more related to factors like diet and hydration, not immobility.
D: Bladder inflammation can be a result of infection but is not as directly linked to immobility as bladder infections.
Question 2 of 5
A total thyroidectomy is ordered following discovery of a cold nodule. In this case of hyperthyroidism versus malignancy, the nurse anticipates that the patient will have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A complete thyroidectomy also. In the case of a cold nodule, which indicates potential malignancy, a total thyroidectomy is warranted to remove the entire thyroid gland to prevent the spread of cancer. A partial thyroidectomy, as in choices B and C, would not be sufficient in addressing malignancy. Administering thyroid medication, as in choice D, would not be appropriate for treating malignancy.
Therefore, the correct approach is to perform a total thyroidectomy to ensure complete removal of the affected gland and to address both hyperthyroidism and potential malignancy.
Question 3 of 5
The multilumen pulmonary artery catheter allows the nurse to measure hemodynamic pressures at different points in the heart. When the tip enters the small branches of the pulmonary artery, the nurse can assess all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Pulmonary artery obstructive pressure (PACP). The multilumen pulmonary artery catheter measures hemodynamic pressures in the heart. When the catheter tip enters small branches of the pulmonary artery, it can assess Central Venous Pressure (
A), Pulmonary Artery Capillary Pressure (
B), and Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (
D). Pulmonary artery obstructive pressure is not a standard hemodynamic measurement and is not assessed using this catheter. It is crucial to differentiate between the various pressures measured to accurately assess the patient's cardiac status.
Question 4 of 5
A client has type1 diabetes. Her husband finds her unconscious at home and administers glucagons, 0.5 mg S.C. She awakens in 5 minutes .Why her husband offer a complex carbohydrate snack to her as soon as possible?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. After administering glucagon for hypoglycemia, the body may deplete its glycogen stores from the liver. Offering a complex carbohydrate snack will help restore liver glycogen, preventing secondary hypoglycemia. This is crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because offering a complex carbohydrate snack is primarily aimed at restoring liver glycogen to prevent further hypoglycemic episodes, not to address nausea/vomiting, stimulate appetite, or decrease glycogen levels.
Question 5 of 5
A 32 y.o. male patient is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. His legs are weak, and he is unable to walk without assistance. Which of the ff. is most likely responsible for this syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Autoimmune reaction. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. This is supported by the patient's presentation of weakness in the legs. Bacterial infection (
A) can trigger Guillain-Barre Syndrome, but it is not the root cause. High-fat diet (
B) and heredity (
C) are not associated with the development of this syndrome. In summary, autoimmune reaction is the primary mechanism underlying Guillain-Barre Syndrome, resulting in the patient's muscle weakness and inability to walk.