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Leukaemia is a cancer of:

1. AThe thyroid gland
2. BThe skin
3. CThe lining of the stomach and small bowel
4. DThe blood-forming cells of the bone marrow

An ileostomy is an opening onto the abdominal wall from the:

1. AColon (large intestine)
2. BIleum (small intestine)
3. CBladder
4. DStomach

What does the INR measure?

1. AThe level of white cells in the blood
2. BThe amount of iron stored in the body's liver and bone marrow
3. CThe number of platelets circulating in the blood
4. DHow long the blood takes to clot, compared with a standard

Which instruction is correct for taking weekly alendronic acid (alendronate)?

1. ATake it with an antacid to protect the stomach
2. BTake it with a glass of milk at bedtime and then lie down straight away
3. CChew the tablet with breakfast and a cup of milky tea
4. DTake it with plain water on an empty stomach and stay upright for 30 minutes

A patient has lost more than 10% of their body weight without trying over the last few months and has a low BMI. What is the most appropriate action?

1. ARefer to the dietitian and start a nutrition care plan with food charts
2. BWeigh the patient again in six months and review at that point
3. CRestrict fluids to encourage appetite and give a low-protein diet instead
4. DEncourage a low-calorie diet

A rising serum creatinine most often indicates:

1. ADehydration of the skin only
2. BReduced kidney function
3. CIncreased muscle strength
4. DImproved liver function

A patient with a small leg wound has severe pain out of proportion to the skin changes, rapidly spreading redness and signs of sepsis. What should be suspected?

1. ASimple cellulitis that will settle with oral antibiotics
2. BAn allergic reaction to the dressing
3. CA superficial bruise
4. DNecrotising fasciitis

A nurse teaches a patient with asthma about a new inhaled steroid "preventer". Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll keep my reliever inhaler with me."
2. B"I will only use it when I'm wheezy."
3. C"I will rinse my mouth after using it."
4. D"I will use it every day even when I feel well."