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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine.
The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?

Creatinine.5 mg/dL.

Potassium 4.2 mEq/L.

BUN 18 mg/dL.

Sodium 139 mEq/L.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication that can have nephrotoxic effects.

A creatinine level of.5 mg/dL is above the normal range and may indicate impaired kidney function.

The nurse should report this value to the provider for further evaluation.

Choice B is wrong because Potassium 4.2 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for potassium levels in the blood.

Choice C is wrong because BUN 18 mg/dL, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for blood urea nitrogen levels.

Choice D is wrong because Sodium 139 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for sodium levels in the blood.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Methimazole is an antithyroid medication that controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone in Graves’ disease.

One of the symptoms of Graves’ disease is difficulty sleeping due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

After taking methimazole for 2 months, the client’s thyroid hormone levels should decrease, leading to an improvement in sleep.

Choice A is wrong because weight loss is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to weight gain.

Choice B is wrong because warmer skin is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to cooler skin.

Choice C is wrong because an increase in pulse rate is a symptom of Graves’ disease due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Methimazole controls the overproduction of thyroid hormone and may lead to a decrease in pulse rate.

A. Ibuprofen. B. Morphine. C. Acetaminophen. D. Aspirin.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Opioids such as morphine are used to relieve moderate to severe pain in cancer patients.

Choice A is wrong because ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that may be used to relieve mild pain, not moderate pain.

Choice C is wrong because acetaminophen may be used to relieve mild pain, not moderate pain.

Choice D is wrong because aspirin is an NSAID that may be used to relieve mild pain, not moderate pain.

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine.
The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?