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9a A patient presents to the clinic with chronic insomnia. The nurse knows the prescriber will most likely order which medication to help the patient sleep? 

22a The nurse is caring for a six-year-old who has been experiencing cold intolerance, fatigue, hair loss, and constipation. The nurse anticipates that the child will be started on what medication? 

5a Which of the following hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? (Select all that apply).  Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices. 

21a The nurse receives an order to administer 200 mg of levothyroxine (Synthroid) IV. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? 

15a A nurse is educating a patient about what to do for a hypoglycemic episode. The nurse knows that the patient understands the instructions when they state: 

28a A transplant recipient has been prescribed the medication cyclosporine (Sandimmune). The nurse knows this medication is prescribed as: 

2a A patient with diabetes has been experiencing long-term peripheral neuropathy (burning and tingling in the hands and feet). Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to administer for this type of pain? (Select all that apply) All or nothing points 

33a The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient who has been taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which lab results would indicate the medication is working? 

35a The nurse could anticipate which of the following patient conditions after noting an ocreotide (Sandostatin) prescription? 

13a You are preparing to administer your patient’s morning medications who has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease. You notice that you are to administer two corticosteroids including fludrocortisone (Florinef) and prednisone (Rayos). What priority action should you take?