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Question 1 of 5

A patient who is taking albendazole reports experiencing fatigue, nausea, and dark urine. The nurse observes a yellowing of the patient’s skin and sclera. Which laboratory result should the nurse review?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Albendazole can cause hepatotoxicity, indicated by fatigue, nausea, dark urine, and jaundice. Reviewing liver function tests (
B) assesses damage. Thyroid (
A), renal (
C), and metabolic panels (
D) are unrelated to these symptoms.

Question 2 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. What 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 other beverages, to ensure optimal absorption. Milk (
B) contains calcium, reducing absorption. Delaying until breakfast (
C) violates timing requirements. Consulting a pharmacist (
D) is unnecessary, as administration guidelines are clear.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate treats hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium for potassium. A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (
A) indicates effectiveness (normal range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Hemoglobin (
B), glucose (
C), and ammonia (
D) are unrelated to its action.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with stage 4 cancer who has a prescription for a subcutaneous morphine sulfate patch for pain. The client is short of breath and difficult to arouse. During a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse finds four patches on the client’s body. What should be the nurse’s first action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Four morphine patches suggest overdose, causing respiratory depression and sedation. Removing the patches (
C) stops further absorption. Naloxone (
A) or oxygen (
B) may follow, but removal is first. Blood pressure monitoring (
D) is secondary.

Question 5 of 5

A client with type I diabetes mellitus has been prescribed a glucagon emergency kit for home use. When should the nurse instruct the client and family to administer glucagon?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This question is identical to Question 25. Glucagon is for severe hypoglycemia (
B), not hyperglycemia (
A), sick days (
C), or ketoacidosis (
D). Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.

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