HESI RN EXIT PHARMACOLOGY 2023 EXAM /PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN EXAM 55 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
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A client receives a prescription for tetracycline (Sumycin). Which instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching? - ...ANSWER...Avoid diary products for 2 hours after taking the medication.
A client experiencing ventricular dysrhythmias is admitted to the intensive care unit status post a myocardial infarction. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe which medication? - ...ANSWER...Amiodarone.
A client who is recently diagnosised with myasthenia gravis receives a prescription for pyridostigmine (Mestinon), a cholinergic agent. Which information should the nurse instruct the client to implement when
taking this medication? - ...ANSWER...Take the medication at least 30 minutes before eating meals.
A mother of a child prescribed methylphenidate hydrochloride for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) informs the school nurse she administers the medication at bedtime. Which instructions should the nurse recommend? - ...ANSWER...Administer the medication at least six hours before bedtime.
A client prescribed risperidone 10 mg/day for the past three months is being admitted to the hospital. Which physical assessment findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? - ...ANSWER...Tremors and muscle twitching.
A client prescribed clindamycin hydrochloride intravenously asks the nurse why blood has to be drawn before the third dose and one hour after the completion of the administration of the medication. Which information should the nurse provide the client
to answer the question? - ...ANSWER...A small margin exists between safe and toxic plasma levels.
A pediatric client diagnosed with partial seizures receives a prescription for topiramate. Which information should the nurse provide to the child's parents? - ...ANSWER...Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
A male client with meningitis is prescribed cefotaxime (Claforan) IV and asks the nurse why he cannot receive an oral drug, such as cefaclor (Ceclor) or cefadroxil (Duricef), that he has taken before for infections. How should the nurse respond when considering the actions of cephalosporins? - ...ANSWER...Cefotaxime (Claforan) provides therapeutic CNS concentrations.
A client experiencing pain from metastatic cancer is prescribed morphine. Which route of administration should the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider
prior to administering the medication? - ...ANSWER...Oral.
Which statement by a client warrants further instruction by the nurse about the changing insulin needs of a diabetic client during pregnancy? - ...ANSWER..."I will increase my insulin dosage by 5 units each month during the first trimester."
A client with chronic gouty arthritis prescribed allopurinol is experiencing an acute attack of gouty arthritis. The healthcare provider prescribes concurrent low-dose colchicine. Which information should the nurse provide the client that best explains the action of the colchicine? - ...ANSWER...It reduces the inflammation at the affected site.
The healthcare provider prescribes oral antifungal therapy for a client with onychomycosis. Which information should the nurse provide the client? -
...ANSWER...The infection is difficult to eradicate and requires prolonged therapy for 3 to 6 months.
A client receives a prescription for sulfamethoxazoletrimethoprim (Septra) for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which instruction should the nurse provide the client? - ...ANSWER...Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
A client who is diagnosed with methillicin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus receives a prescription for vancomycin (Vancocin). Which assessment should the nurse perform to identify a potential adverse effect? - ...ANSWER...Whisper test.
A client with chronic pancreatitis receives a new prescription for pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in this client's teaching? - ...ANSWER...Take the medication when consuming food. [Show Less]