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Core Concepts of Patient Family Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What cardiovascular medication is often prescribed for persons suffering from opioid withdrawal, side effects of clozapine, or ADHD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Clonidine (Catapres). Clonidine is often prescribed for opioid withdrawal as it helps with symptoms like anxiety and agitation. It is also used for managing side effects of clozapine such as drooling and sedation. Additionally, Clonidine can be beneficial for individuals with ADHD by improving focus and impulsivity. Valium (B) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety, not specifically for these conditions. Thyroid function (C) and fatigue (D) are not medications and are unrelated to the conditions mentioned.
Question 2 of 5
When providing instructions to a patient who has just been prescribed Isocarboxazid (Marplan), it is important for the nurse to include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Isocarboxazid is an MAOI, which can have dangerous interactions with other medications resulting in serious side effects. It is crucial for the nurse to educate the patient about potential drug interactions to prevent harm. Choice B is incorrect as Isocarboxazid does not require a tyramine-free diet like other MAOIs such as phenelzine. Choices C and D are unrelated side effects of Isocarboxazid and not the key information that needs to be communicated to the patient.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows the lithium, a naturally-occurring salt that is excreted by the kidneys, has the potential to adversely affect:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Renal function. Lithium is excreted by the kidneys, and its accumulation can lead to renal toxicity, affecting renal function. The other choices are incorrect because lithium primarily affects the kidneys, not the thyroid (B), ECG (C), or causes polyuria (D). Lithium toxicity is commonly associated with renal impairment, making A the most appropriate choice.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are risk factors for pathological gambling?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
In the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) / MMed(Family Medicine) modular course, in which unit is the topic of depression in the elderly covered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.