1.Dễ
Using American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria, a fasting plasma glucose of 100–125 mg/dL (5,6–6,9 mmol/L) is classed as:
- AType 1 diabetes mellitus
- BPrediabetes (impaired fasting glucose)
- CNormal fasting glucose for an adult
- DMild hypoglycemia (low glucose)
2.Dễ
What is the main role of platelets?
- ATo form a plug at the site of vessel injury
- BTo break down old red cells in the spleen
- CTo carry oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
- DTo produce antibodies against bacteria and viruses
3.Dễ
What is the effect of insulin on serum potassium?
- AIt has no effect on potassium in any amount
- BIt makes the kidneys keep more potassium in the blood
- CIt moves potassium into cells, lowering the serum level
- DIt moves potassium out of cells, raising the serum level
4.Trung bình
A patient on a heparin infusion has blood in the urine and an aPTT far above the target. The nurse stops the infusion and informs the provider. Which antidote should the nurse anticipate?
- AProtamine sulfate
- BNaloxone
- CCalcium gluconate
- DVitamin K (phytonadione)
5.Trung bình
Why is a baseline platelet count taken before starting heparin therapy?
- ABecause heparin increases the platelet count to dangerous levels
- BSo a later fall from heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is detected
- CSo that the INR can be calculated from the platelet count later
- DBecause heparin is given at a dose based on the platelet count
6.Trung bình
A patient with diabetes also takes propranolol. Why is regular glucose monitoring especially important?
- AThe drug blocks the insulin injection site
- BThe drug causes very high glucose in all patients
- CThe drug stops the meter from reading correctly
- DThe drug can mask warning signs of hypoglycemia
7.Khó
A patient on hemodialysis receives epoetin, but the hemoglobin has not risen in 2 months. Which results should be checked first?
- AFerritin and transferrin saturation
- BTroponin and creatine kinase
- CAmylase and lipase levels
- DTSH and the free T3 level
8.Khó
A patient on lithium has had vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days and has been taking ibuprofen. They now have a coarse tremor and confusion. The lithium level is 2,2 mEq/L. What is the best interpretation and action?
- ALithium toxicity; hold lithium and report urgently
- BA normal level; continue lithium as prescribed
- CIbuprofen side effects only; give it with food
- DA low level; ask for the lithium dose to be raised
Đáp án
- 1. B · Prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose)
- 2. A · To form a plug at the site of vessel injury
- 3. C · It moves potassium into cells, lowering the serum level
- 4. A · Protamine sulfate
- 5. B · So a later fall from heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is detected
- 6. D · The drug can mask warning signs of hypoglycemia
- 7. A · Ferritin and transferrin saturation
- 8. A · Lithium toxicity; hold lithium and report urgently
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