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A patient taking baclofen (Lioresal) for muscle spasticity reports they stopped taking the medication abruptly and are now experiencing agitation, tremors, and hallucinations. What is the MOST appropriate interpretation?

A patient is scheduled to receive radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy. Which statement indicates the patient understands the teaching?

Which type of pain is MOST consistent with tissue injury such as a sprained ankle?

What is the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for an adult with normal liver function?

A postoperative patient using a PCA morphine pump has family members pressing the button when the patient is asleep “to stay ahead of the pain.” What should the nurse do FIRST?

A 52-year-old male patient reports severe postoperative pain rated 9/10, lasting for more than 2 hours after abdominal surgery. Which statement BEST describes this pain?

A patient prescribed a combined oral contraceptive such as ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (Yaz) asks why her provider recommended it even though she is not sexually active. Which response by the nurse is MOST accurate?

Which statement about semaglutide (Ozempic) is TRUE?

A 20-year-old female asks the nurse which type of birth control is the most effective for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Which of the following is the BEST response? 

RDJ is a 50-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is taking metformin (Glucophage) and sitagliptin (Januvia). His blood glucose is well-controlled at this time. He is scheduled for a CT scan of the abdomen with IV contrast. Which of these actions is MOST appropriate?