Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

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Question 1 of 5

Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A. “Take this medication in the evening.” B. “Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables, and dates.” C. “If you experience weight gain, such as 5 pounds or more per week, be sure to tell your physician during your next routine visit.” D. “Be sure to change positions slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying so as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood pressure changes.”

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

An antagonist is a substance that:

A. Binds to the receptors and initiates changes in cell function, producing maximal effect B. Binds to the receptors and initiates changes in cell function, producing submaximal effect C. Interacts with plasma proteins and doesn’t produce any effect D. Binds to the receptors without directly altering their functions

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following local anesthetics is more water-soluble?

A. Tetracaine B. Etidocaine C. Procaine D. Bupivacaine

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following cholinomimetics is commonly used in the treatment of glaucoma?

A. Pilocarpine B. Lobeline C. Acethylcholine D. Neostigmine

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

Nondepolarisation neuromuscular blocking agents:

A. Block acetylcholine reuptake B. Prevent access of the transmitter to its receptor and depolarization C. Block transmission by an excess of a depolarizing agonist D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

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

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