18a A patient presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with severe abdominal pain.  The patient has been scheduled for a STAT CT Scan with intravenous (IV) dye. Which medication are you most concerned about regarding this order? 

19a A patient is taking the drug somatropin (Humatrope/Nutropin) IM. The nurse will monitor for signs of a therapeutic response by: 

5a Which of the following hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? (Select all that apply).  Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices. 

31a A patient was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) six months ago. Their initial treatment was to take NSAIDs and glucocorticoids for flare-ups. Despite this treatment, the patient continues to have significant RA symptoms and follows back up with their doctor. What medication does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for this patient? 

15a A nurse is educating a patient about what to do for a hypoglycemic episode. The nurse knows that the patient understands the instructions when they state: 

22a The nurse is caring for a six-year-old who has been experiencing cold intolerance, fatigue, hair loss, and constipation. The nurse anticipates that the child will be started on what medication? 

16a The nurse is taking care of a diabetic patient. When the nurse enters their room to administer their lispro (Humalog) insulin the patient appears anxious and states that they are shaky and dizzy. What should the nurse do first? 

26a A patient who is undergoing treatment for active tuberculosis has been prescribed the medication ethambutol (Myambutol) as part of their drug regimen. The nurse’s priority is to: 

10a The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which condition is this medication prescribed for? 

20a The nurse is providing education to a patient who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has been prescribed thyroid replacement therapy. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates an understanding of the medication?