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Question 1 of 5

A toddler is displaying signs/symptoms of weakness and muscle atrophy. The pediatric neurologist suspects it may be a lower motor neuron disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The client's family asks how he got this. The nurse will respond:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited disorder, often autosomal recessive, that affects lower motor neurons.

Question 2 of 5

A male patient is being treated with testosterone gel for hypogonadism. What important instruction should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Testosterone gel should be applied to the chest or upper arms and allowed to dry completely before dressing to avoid transfer to others.

Question 3 of 5

A male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax). What is the primary therapeutic effect of this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to improved urinary flow and reduced symptoms of BPH.

Question 4 of 5

A patient has been diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which of the following drugs would be ineffective in the treatment of this disease?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Patients taking anticoagulants should avoid combined oral contraceptives due to the increased risk of thromboembolism.

Question 5 of 5

A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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