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Question 1 of 5

When planning care for a cardiac patient, the nurse knows that in response to an increased workload, cardiac myocardial cells will:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cardiac hypertrophy occurs when myocardial cells increase in size to compensate for an increased workload.

Question 2 of 5

A patient is being administered chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. Which of the following blood cells will be stimulated by the colony-stimulating factors in response to the effects of the chemotherapy?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High blood pressure is a significant contraindication for the use of combined oral contraceptives due to the increased risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.

Question 3 of 5

A patient is starting on alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis. What specific instructions should the nurse provide to ensure proper administration?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alendronate should be taken with a full glass of water, and patients should remain upright for at least 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation and ensure proper absorption.

Question 4 of 5

A 50-year-old woman has had a relapse of her multiple sclerosis (MS) after several years of being symptom-free. Which of the following factors is most likely to have contributed to her relapse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Physical overexertion can contribute to an MS relapse, triggering symptoms to reappear.

Question 5 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.

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A patient has been diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which of the following drugs would be ineffective in the treatment of this disease?
A patient is starting on alendronate (Fosamax) for the treatment of osteoporosis. What instructions should the nurse provide to ensure the effectiveness of the medication?
A 55-year-old man presents with a history of fatigue, weight loss, and night sweats. He reports recent onset of a productive cough and hemoptysis. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A male patient receiving androgen therapy is concerned about side effects. What is the most serious adverse effect the nurse should monitor for during this therapy?
In the ICU setting, a client transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his or her core temperature measured by:

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