Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Exam

Sample Questions:Methimazole (Tapazole) is ordered for a patient with hyperthyroidism. The nurse should instruct the patient toeat two to three servings of foods high in iodine each day. contact the doctor if a sore throat develops.

drink three liters of fluid daily. use a hard-bristled tooth brush when brushing the teeth. What is the best patient-advocate approach to a patient who wishes to discontinue chemotherapy because of complications of the treatment and recurrence of her cancer, but whose husband wants her to continue treatment.

Encourage the patient to discuss her feelings with youOffer to stay with the patient when she talks to her husband and doctor about her wishesTell the patient that she should continue with treatment for the sake of her husband and familyTalk to the physician about the conflict between the patient and her husbandWhich of the following nursing actions would be most effective when encouraging a depressed patient to be less socially isolated. Move the patient to a room closer to the nurses' stationAsk a more stable patient to accompany the patient to activitiesAssign a psychiatric technician to monitor the patient's activityExplain to the patient that continued isolation may delay dischargeThe nurse provides information to a depressed patient and his family about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching.

"The patient will have minimal muscle twitching during treatment. ""The patient must be in restraints following the treatment. ""The patient will remain awake and alert during treatment.