NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 34 Endocrine Medications
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- 1.A patient adrenal insufficiency is to be discharged and is given Prednisone as a home medication. The nurse instruct the patient the following. except?
- A.
To avoid aspirin-containing products.
- B.
To avoid foods rich in potassium.
- C.
To avoid caffeinated drinks.
- D.
To avoid individuals with respiratory infections.
- 2.Sildenafil (Viagra) is given to a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which of the following history is contraindicated with the medication?
- A.
Blurred vision.
- B.
Neuralgia.
- C.
Use of vitamins.
- D.
Use of nitroprusside.
- 3.Glipizide (Glucotrol) is prescribed to a patient with diabetes mellitus. The nurse instruct the patient to avoid which of the following?
- A.
Soft drinks.
- B.
Whole grain cereals.
- C.
Alcohol.
- D.
Organ meats.
- 4.A nurse is teaching a patient on how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions. if performed by the patient . indicates the need for further teaching?
- A.
Withdraws regular insulin first.
- B.
Withdraws NPH insulin first.
- C.
Injects an amount of air equivalent to the desired dose of insulin.
- D.
Injects air into the NPH insulin first.
- 5.A patient is taking insulin glargine injection daily. The nurse instruct the client that the onset of action will likely happen?
- A.
2-4 hours after administration.
- B.
4-12 hours after administration.
- C.
6-12 hours after administration.
- D.
18-24 hours after administration.
- 6.A private nurse visits a client who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily. The client asks the nurse on how is the storage of the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse tells the client to:
- A.
Store it at room temperature.
- B.
Store it in the freezer.
- C.
Store it in the refrigerator.
- D.
Keep the insulin in a sunlight. dry place.
- 7.A client with diabetes mellitus type I was prescribed with Exenatide (Bydureon). The nurse will take which of the following appropriate actions?
- A.
Withdraw the insulin from the prefilled pen into an insulin syringe.
- B.
Monitor for signs of nausea. vomiting. and gastric upset.
- C.
Administer the medication twice a day during pre-meals.
- D.
Hold the medication and call the physician to question the prescription.
- 8.Which of the following insulin cannot be mixed with any other type of insulin?
- A.
Insulin glargine.
- B.
Insulin aspart.
- C.
Insulin isophane.
- D.
Insulin lispro.
- 9.Which of the following medications causes hypoglycemia. except?
- A.
Salicylates.
- B.
Oral contraceptives.
- C.
Sulfonamides.
- D.
Anticoagulants.
- 10.A nurse is providing instruction to a client who is prescribed with Repaglinide (Prandin). All of which is true regarding this medication. except?
- A.
Do not skip the dose when a meal is not taken.
- B.
Dizziness may occur while taking it.
- C.
Has quicker and shorter duration of action.
- D.
Use to treat type II diabetes mellitus.
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