2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 – Questions 1 through 100
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that
the client's
... [Show More] serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the
nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
1. Calcium gluconate
2. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
3. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin
(Miacalcin) Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride
are medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a
result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin
D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases the
plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the
serum calcium concentration.
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron
deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron
with which best food item?
1.Milk
1. Water
2. Apple juice
3. Orange juice 4. Orange
juice Rationale:
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should
be instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a juice
that is high in vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will
not assist in absorption. Orange juice contains a greater amount of
vitamin C than apple juice.
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis.
The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would
indicate the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
1.Diarrhea
2.Constipation
3. Decreased respirations 1.
Tinnitus Rationale:Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic toxicity
(salicylism) can result. Symptoms include tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea,
and psychological disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not
associated with salicylism.
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if
they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that
chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
1. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
2. Immediately before exposure to the sun
3. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun 4. At least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes before
exposure to the sun so that they can penetrate the skin. All sunscreens
should be reapplied after swimming or sweating.
5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn
injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local
discomfort and burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate [Show Less]