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10 The nurse is preparing to give a patient 5% normal saline (a hypertonic crystalloid). What is the rationale for this order?   

26 A patient has been prescribed topical nitroglycerin (Nytrol) ointment for chest pain. Which of the following regarding topical nitroglycerin is correct?   

18 Which of the following medications would the nurse be most concerned about when asking George, who takes sumatriptan (Imitrex) regularly? 

28 A patient has been prescribed nitroglycerin (Nytrol) patches.  Which of the following is correct? Select all that apply, all or nothing points 

20 A patient has been diagnosed with epilepsy and will be started on antiepileptic therapy. What information will the nurse include in their teaching? 

32 The patient in room 12 on the Medical Surgical Unit has recently been diagnosed with C-Diff. Which of the following medications/treatments ordered by the resident would the charge nurse question?

2 A patient is taking the antacid calcium carbonate (Tums) for heartburn. This antacid works by: (Select all that apply). Partial points will be awarded.

13 A patient has been prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) to help reduce their cholesterol. The nurse knows this medication works by: 

29 The nurse is performing follow up call on a patient newly started on furosemide.  Which of the following statements by the patient would cause the nurse the most concern?

5 The nurse is educating a patient about the potential side effects of diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Which of the following side effects would the nurse include in their teaching? (Select all that apply) All or nothing points