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1. What negative effects does immobilization have on the musculoskeletal system? 
a. Demineralization of bone 
b. Increase in aerobic capacity 
c. Increased muscle oxidation 
d. Lengthening of muscle fibers 
ANS: A 
Immobilization has negative effects on the musculoskeletal system such as demineralization 
of bone, a decrease in aerobic capacity, a decrease in muscle oxidation, and shortening of 
muscle fibers. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 192 OBJ: 1 
TOP: Effects of Immobility K...
1. The nurse is assessing a patient who is complaining of hearing voices. What is this patient 
experiencing? 
a. Delusions 
b. Flight of ideas 
c. Disorganized thinking 
d. Hallucinations 
ANS: D 
Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions that are experienced without an external stimulus 
but seem real to the patient. Auditory hallucinations are prominent in a schizophrenic patient. 
Additional sensory hallucinations include those of touch, sight, smell, and body sensation. 
Delusions are fa...
1. What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder? 
a. Varying degrees of sadness 
b. Distinct episodes of elation 
c. Suicide 
d. Psychomotor retardation 
ANS: B 
Mania is characterized by distinct episodes of euphoria and elation. Sadness is characteristic 
of depression. Suicide is not generally associated with mania; it is more commonly associated 
with depression. Psychomotor retardation is not associated with mania. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 230 OBJ: 1 
TOP: N...
1. What is the recommended time over which antianxiety medications must be gradually tapered 
before discontinuation? 
a. 1 week 
b. 1 month 
c. 6 months 
d. 1 year 
ANS: B 
Withdrawal from medication should be done under a health care provider’s supervision. 
Withdrawal usually takes 4 weeks and requires a gradual reduction in dosage and greater 
intervals between medication administrations. One week is an inadequate interval for 
cessation of antianxiety medication therapy. Six months to 1 y...
1. A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 would be considered to be in which weight 
category? 
a. Underweight 
b. Normal weight 
c. Overweight 
d. Obese 
ANS: C 
A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered 
normal weight. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 to 34.9 is 
considered obesity, class I; 35 to 39.9 is considered obesity, class II; and more than 40 is 
considered extreme obesity. 
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF...
1. Which drug will be administered to a patient being admitted with severe digoxin intoxication? 
a. Amiodarone (Cordarone) 
b. Spironolactone (Aldactone) 
c. Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind) 
d. Digitalis glycoside 
ANS: C 
The antidote for digoxin intoxication is digoxin immune Fab (Digibind). Amiodarone is an 
antidysrhythmic and would not treat digoxin intoxication. Spironolactone is a diuretic and 
does not treat digoxin intoxication. Giving more of the same type of drug does not treat drug 
i...
1. The nurse is assessing the patient’s leg for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and is unable to 
palpate the pedal pulse in either foot. Which action will the nurse take first? 
a. Contact the health care provider for further orders. 
b. Request x-ray studies of the lower extremities. 
c. Request that the patient lie flat. 
d. Obtain a Doppler ultrasound device for auscultation. 
ANS: D 
The Doppler ultrasound device may aid in determining peripheral blood flow. This is not a 
sufficient ca...
1. Which medication is used in the treatment of gastric reflux esophagitis and diabetic 
gastroparesis? 
a. Metoclopramide 
b. Misoprostol 
c. Pantoprazole 
d. Ranitidine 
ANS: A 
Metoclopramide is a gastric stimulant used to relieve the symptoms of gastric reflux 
esophagitis and diabetic gastroparesis, aid in small bowel intubation, and stimulate gastric 
emptying and intestinal transit of barium after radiologic examination of the upper 
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Misoprostol is used to pre...
1. A patient who has just begun taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor calls 
the nurse and reports feeling very dizzy when standing up and asks if the medication should 
be discontinued. What is the nurse’s best response? 
a. “Stop taking the medication immediately.” 
b. “Rise to a sitting or standing position slowly; your symptoms will resolve.” 
c. “I will schedule you to visit the health care provider today.” 
d. “Cut the pill in half and take a reduced dosag...
1. What would the nurse anticipate if a patient with a history of type 2 diabetes is prescribed a 
thiazide diuretic? 
a. No change in the antidiabetic regimen 
b. Decreased need for antidiabetic medication 
c. Increased blood sugar levels 
d. Less frequent monitoring of blood sugar level 
ANS: C 
The thiazides may induce hyperglycemia and aggravate cases of preexisting diabetes mellitus. 
Regular assessment for glycosuria is indicated. Dosages of oral hypoglycemics and insulin 
may need adjustm...