Pathophamacology Proctored Exam (Examplify)

Which statement about monoamine oxidase inhibitors is inaccurate?

A client who was placed on a medication for depression 7 days ago is concerned that he is not experiencing any change in his symptoms. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client with a history of hypertension has a urine analysis ordered. Which finding would warrant additional assessment?

A nurse is caring for a client who sustained significant crush injuries and is being treated for acute renal injury. What is the pathophysiology behind the development of this renal injury?

A nurse is preparing to discharge an obese client after abdominal surgery. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize to promote wound healing and prevent complications?

Which statement best describes how physiologic doses of glucocorticoids are used?

A client with type 1 diabetes is receiving insulin therapy. The nurse observes the patient experiencing symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and confusion. What is the nurse’s first action?

A client with chronic kidney disease has a low red blood cell count. What is the best response by the nurse?

Which patient below is at greatest risk for developing gout?

What is the mechanism of action of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2 inhibitors)?

A client who has been diagnosed with bladder cancer is scheduled for an ileal conduit. Which statement by the nurse to the client accurately describes the ileal conduit?

A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed glipizide, a sulfonylurea. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential adverse effects?

A client with type 2 diabetes who has been prescribed metformin. The client asks the nurse how the medication will affect their kidneys. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?

Which client is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?

Which client presenting in the clinic most likely reveals manifestation(s) of rheumatoid arthritis?

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes significant joint pain. The client reports that they take prednisone daily at home and occasionally take ibupro

Which client is at greatest risk of acute intra-renal kidney injury?

Which statement about Crohn’s disease is accurate?

The client has been ordered allopurinol (Zyloprim) and is preparing for discharge. What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports periods of exacerbations and remissions of bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. A recent X-ray indicated a continuous pattern of lesions in the large bowel.

The client states they are experiencing constipation. What tool would not be included in the assessment of this condition?

Which lab result would be consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

The client has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been prescribed Humulin R insulin. The patient will take the dose at 0900. When should the client be sure to have a snack or meal?

Which statement about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) should be included in a client education workshop?

The health care provider recommends daily fiber supplements for an elderly client who is experiencing frequent constipation. What statement is important for the nurse to include when educating a clien