Sam is diagnosed with having a myocardial infarction after experiencing chest pain and pain radiating to his arms, jaw, and back. He asks what a myocardial infarction is. You respond by saying

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Sam is diagnosed with having a myocardial infarction after experiencing chest pain and pain radiating to his arms, jaw, and back. He asks what a myocardial infarction is. You respond by saying

A. You had a heart attack. B. Your aortic valve was malformed at birth, causing a disruption in blood flow. C. All patients who are as overweight as you will have a heart attack D. One or more arteries that supply blood to your heart are blocked, thereby preventing blood from flowing to your cardiac muscles.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A patient with a history of pulmonary embolism asks how to lower the risk of experiencing another pulmonary embolism. You respond by saying

A. Take vitamin K with heparin. B. Avoid confined spaces. C. Avoid sitting and standing for too long and do not cross your legs. D. Jog 5 miles each day.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

Following a bone marrow transplant, the patient has an increased risk for

A. Bleeding. B. Infection. C. Clot formation. D. Nausea and vomiting.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

Mary is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. You need to teach Mary to

A. Avoid coffee, tea, and other caffeine-containing beverages. B. Take histamine 2 blockers, such as ranitidine, as directed. C. Avoid acidic foods such as citrus or tomato. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

You have been caring for a patient with osteomyelitis. In preparing the patient for discharge, you include teaching about

A. The importance of multiple-week treatment with antibiotics. B. The side effects and interactions of the medications. C. Symptoms that necessitate a call to the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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

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