1.简单
In many US nursing references, what is the commonly cited therapeutic range for serum lithium in maintenance therapy?
- AAbout 2.0–3.0 mEq/L
- BAbout 0.6–1.2 mEq/L
- CAbout 10–20 mEq/L
- DAbout 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
2.简单
A tuberculin skin test (TST) is read as positive. What does this mean?
- AThe person has been infected with TB bacteria at some point
- BThe person is fully immune and can never develop TB
- CThe person has never been exposed to TB bacteria
- DThe person definitely has active, contagious pulmonary TB
3.简单
Why can bilirubin appear in the urine in obstructive jaundice but not in hemolytic jaundice?
- AUnconjugated bilirubin is broken down in the bladder
- BHemolysis stops the kidneys making any urine at all
- COnly conjugated bilirubin is water soluble and filtered
- DThe kidneys are always damaged in obstructive jaundice
4.中等
A patient with chronic kidney disease receives an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent such as epoetin alfa. Which assessments are most important?
- ASerum amylase and lipase
- BLiver enzymes and bilirubin
- CSerum glucose and ketones
- DHemoglobin and blood pressure
5.中等
A patient with joint aches has a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test. Which statement is correct?
- AA positive ANA supports lupus but does not diagnose it alone
- BA positive ANA rules out all other autoimmune diseases
- CA positive ANA means the patient has a viral infection
- DA positive ANA proves the patient has rheumatoid arthritis
6.中等
A patient with HIV on antiretroviral therapy has an undetectable viral load. What does this mean?
- AThe CD4 count must now be dangerously low too
- BThe treatment is suppressing the virus very well
- CThe treatment can now be stopped without any risk
- DThe virus has been completely cured and removed
7.困难
A patient on stable digoxin starts amiodarone. A week later, the patient has nausea and visual changes, and the digoxin level is above the range. What is the most likely explanation?
- AAmiodarone has raised the digoxin level
- BAmiodarone has lowered potassium only
- CDigoxin has raised the amiodarone level
- DThe patient has started a viral illness
8.困难
A patient with a large, fast-growing lymphoma will start chemotherapy tomorrow. Which plan best prevents tumor lysis syndrome?
- ANo special measures, because the risk starts only after a week
- BIV hydration, a uric acid-lowering drug and frequent electrolytes
- CCalcium supplements and a high-phosphate diet during treatment
- DFluid restriction and a high-potassium diet before the treatment
答案
- 1. B · About 0.6–1.2 mEq/L
- 2. A · The person has been infected with TB bacteria at some point
- 3. C · Only conjugated bilirubin is water soluble and filtered
- 4. D · Hemoglobin and blood pressure
- 5. A · A positive ANA supports lupus but does not diagnose it alone
- 6. B · The treatment is suppressing the virus very well
- 7. A · Amiodarone has raised the digoxin level
- 8. B · IV hydration, a uric acid-lowering drug and frequent electrolytes
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