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Famotidine belongs to which drug class?

1. AH2 receptor antagonists
2. BProton pump inhibitors
3. CAntacids
4. DProstaglandin analogues

In the United States, what does a Schedule II controlled substance mean?

1. AA drug with accepted medical use but a high risk of abuse
2. BA drug available freely over the counter
3. CA drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
4. DA drug with almost no risk of abuse

What is the purpose of the Z-track technique for intramuscular injections?

1. ATo avoid the need to clean the skin
2. BTo allow a larger volume to be given than with a standard injection
3. CTo stop the drug leaking back into the subcutaneous tissue
4. DTo make the injection faster

A patient with heart failure starts furosemide. Which self-monitoring instruction is most useful?

1. ACheck the blood glucose before every meal
2. BWeigh daily at the same time on the same scales
3. CCount the respiratory rate each evening
4. DMeasure the temperature twice a day and record it in a diary

A patient wants to stop paroxetine suddenly. What should the nurse explain?

1. AStopping suddenly causes dangerous low blood sugar
2. BStopping suddenly causes the drug to work better for a while
3. CIt can be stopped at any time, as antidepressants cause no withdrawal effects
4. DIt can cause dizziness, "electric shock" feelings and irritability

A child is starting methylphenidate for ADHD. Which advice is appropriate?

1. AGive the last dose at bedtime to help the child sleep
2. BExpect weight gain as the main side effect
3. CGive doses early in the day and monitor appetite and growth
4. DGive the drug only at weekends

A patient with type 2 diabetes starts a high dose of prednisolone for a flare of COPD. Which change should the nurse expect?

1. AHigher blood glucose, so more frequent glucose checks are needed
2. BLower blood glucose, so the diabetes medicines should be stopped
3. CNo change in glucose, as steroids act only in the lungs
4. DLower potassium only, with no effect on glucose

A woman with chronic hypertension who takes lisinopril is now pregnant. What is the key concern?

1. ALisinopril works better in pregnancy, so the dose should be increased
2. BACE inhibitors harm fetal kidneys, so a safer drug is used
3. CLisinopril has no known fetal effects and should be continued
4. DAll antihypertensives must be stopped in pregnancy