A nurse is giving an enteral medication. The patient asks why this method is preferable for this drug. How will the nurse reply?

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A nurse is giving an enteral medication. The patient asks why this method is preferable for this drug. How will the nurse reply?

A. This route allows more rapid absorption of the drug.' B. This route is safer, less expensive, and more convenient.' C. This route is the best way to control serum drug levels.' D. This route prevents inactivation of the drug by digestive enzymes.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient is brought to the emergency department in a state of extreme, uncontrolled anxiety. Why would an IV (Intravenous) benzodiazepine be the drug of choice in this situation?

A. It has a rapid onset of action B. There is no risk of physical dependence C. This is a drug category shown to cure the disorder D. It also helps treat associated depression

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The prescriber orders atenolol (Tenormin) 25 mg to be given orally once a day to control a patient’s high blood pressure. The nurse takes the patient’s vital signs and finds that the blood pressure is $128 / 80 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ and the heart rate is 60 beats per minute. What does the nurse do first before giving this drug?

A. Check the order for prescriber specific instructions on when the drug should be given B. Notify the prescriber and ask if the drug should be given C. Reassess the blood pressure and heart rate D. Give the drug exactly as prescribed

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

All the statement is true EXCEPT:

A. Cholinergic receptors located on skeletal muscle (or neuromuscular junction) are nicotinic receptors B. Norepinephrine (NE), epinephrine (Epi) and dopamine are broken down by monoamine oxidase (MAO) and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) C. Botulinum toxin causes respiratory paralysis by blocking the release of Norepinephrine (NE) D. Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) and cocaine increase sympathetic response by preventing norepinephrine from being pumped back to cell

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient with chronic pain calls the provider’s office to request a refill on their oxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?

A. Fax an order to the pharmacy B. Schedule an appointment with the patient C. Verify the patient’s adherence to drug regimen D. Determine the patient’s current medication dosage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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