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Question 1 of 5

A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the onset of which problem?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Elevated CK with atorvastatin indicates myopathy, causing muscle tenderness (
B) (matches 55-Q31). Edema (
A), nausea/vomiting (
C), and bruising (
D) are unrelated to CK.

Question 2 of 5

A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began using the herbal supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk with aspirin/NSAIDs (
C), a critical interaction (matches 55-Q39/52). Nausea/diarrhea (
A) and anxiety/headaches (
B) are less severe. Pregnancy restrictions (
D) are secondary unless applicable.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at 0700. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Risedronate, a bisphosphonate, must be taken with plain water on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before food or beverages (
A) to ensure absorption (matches 55-Q1/16). Milk (
B) contains calcium, reducing efficacy. Delaying until breakfast (
C) or post-meal dosing (
D) violates guidelines.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications. How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid, a uricosuric drug?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Probenecid increases uric acid excretion (
D) to treat gout. It doesn’t strengthen urine stream (
A), prevent kidney stones (
B), or reduce urinary pain (
C).

Question 5 of 5

A client with chemotherapy-induced nausea receives a prescription for metoclopramide. Which adverse effect is most important for the nurse to report?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Involuntary movements (
B), such as tardive dyskinesia, are a serious, potentially irreversible metoclopramide side effect (matches 55-Q5/12). Diarrhea (
A) and irritability (
D) are less severe. Nausea (
C) is the treated condition.

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