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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?

A patient prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis asks how to take the medication. Which instruction is MOST important?

Statement of Scholastic Honesty You are required to do your own work on this exam.  Any assistance you receive from another individual, or any assistance you give to another student will be considered unauthorized, and subject to penalties to be determined by the University of Minnesota’s Student Code of Conduct.   By answering True,  I certify that I: will not provide or receive any assistance while taking this exam. use only my course notes, downloaded PowerPoint slides, and a hand calculator. will not access any websites or other Canvas pages while taking the exam.  

The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a 39-year-old with a history of diabetes. The client is alert, oriented x 3, and moving all extremities spontaneously. Appropriate mood and affect. Strength is 5/5 upper and lower extremities bilaterally. The nurse notes that the client is unable to feel vibrations on the great toe or ankle bilaterally, but she can feel vibrations on both patellae. Identify the likely cause of this finding.