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23 A patient with Parkinson’s Disease has been prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The nurse knows this drug combination has been prescribed because: 

24 The nurse is working in a detox center. A patient with a long history of alcohol abuse comes into the center highly intoxicated. Which medication will the nurse plan to administer? 

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.