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Question 1 of 5

A patient has been diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which of the following drugs would be ineffective in the treatment of this disease?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Patients taking anticoagulants should avoid combined oral contraceptives due to the increased risk of thromboembolism.

Question 2 of 5

On the advice of his brother, a 53-year-old man has made an appointment to request a prescription for Viagra. The nurse who works at the clinic is reviewing the man's medical history and would recognize what health problem as being prohibitive to this treatment?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nitroglycerin is contraindicated with Viagra due to their combined effects on lowering blood pressure, which can result in a severe drop and potentially life-threatening complications. Using both medications together can lead to hypotension, putting the patient at risk. Therefore, the presence of angina treated with nitroglycerin would make prescribing Viagra unsafe. Choices A, B, and D are not directly contraindicated with Viagra and can be managed concurrently with this treatment.

Question 3 of 5

A physician is noting the recent vital signs for several clients on an acute medical ward of a hospital. Which hospital client with a noninfectious diagnosis would be most likely to have a fever?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pulmonary emboli can produce fever, even without infection.

Question 4 of 5

A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Question 5 of 5

A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Immune insufficiency is a possible cause of recurring respiratory infections in a 5-month-old child.

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