ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been prescribed Pyridium. What side effects are possible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridium (phenazopyridine) (A) can cause yellowing of skin/eyes (mimicking jaundice) as a side effect.
Question 2 of 5
What people are at risk of developing diarrhea due to a food allergy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celiac (A) and lactose intolerance (B) cause diarrhea; peanuts (C) less commonly do. D is correct.
Question 3 of 5
What may be observed in a case in which a patient has progressive esophageal dysphagia that entails a mechanical obstruction produced by the consumption of solid food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive dysphagia with solids (B) suggests esophageal cancer.
Question 4 of 5
What is not effective in the treatment of symptoms relating to PMS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caffeine (A) can worsen PMS symptoms like anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
The effects of anemia can be reduced by adding what to one's diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron (A) corrects iron-deficiency anemia.