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What pathophysiological action supports the expected outcome for a client with chronic cancer pain who is treated with imipramine (Tofranil), a tricyclic antidepressant? Increases pain threshold by stimulating opiate receptors in the CNS to release of endogenous enkephalins. Decreases perception of pain by blocking opiate receptors in the brain and descending inhibitory nerves. Decreases transmission of pain impulses by altering serotonin and norepinephrine activity at nerve synapses. Increases pain tolerance through relief of depression by increasing the amounts of norepinephrine in the brain. - Answer Decreases transmission of pain impulses by altering serotonin and norepinephrine activity at nerve synapses. A client with chronic schizophrenia illness is admitted after taking risperidone (Risperdal) 10 mg/day for three months. The nurse implements a daily assessment using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS). What findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Cogwheel rigidity. Drowsiness and dizziness. Tremors and muscle twitching. Dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. - Answer Tremors and muscle twitching.

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HESI PHARMACOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE 2
LATEST EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 100% TOP
RATED

,HESI PHARMACOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE 2 LATEST
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 100%
TOP RATED
What pathophysiological action supports the expected outcome for a client with chronic cancer
pain who is treated with imipramine (Tofranil), a tricyclic antidepressant?



Increases pain threshold by stimulating opiate receptors in the CNS to release of endogenous
enkephalins.

Decreases perception of pain by blocking opiate receptors in the brain and descending inhibitory
nerves.

Decreases transmission of pain impulses by altering serotonin and norepinephrine activity at
nerve synapses.

Increases pain tolerance through relief of depression by increasing the amounts of
norepinephrine in the brain. - Answer>>> Decreases transmission of pain impulses by altering
serotonin and norepinephrine activity at nerve synapses.

A client with chronic schizophrenia illness is admitted after taking risperidone (Risperdal) 10
mg/day for three months. The nurse implements a daily assessment using the Abnormal
Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS). What findings should the nurse report to the healthcare
provider?



Cogwheel rigidity.

Drowsiness and dizziness.

Tremors and muscle twitching.

Dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. - Answer>>> Tremors and muscle twitching.

, Which findings should the nurse identify in an adult client with possible chronic salicylate
intoxication?



Tinnitus and hearing loss.

Photosensitivity and nervousness.

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding and anorexia.

Hyperventilation and central nervous system effects. - Answer>>> Tinnitus and hearing loss.

A client is taking cyclosporine for renal allograft rejection prevention. After 9 months of drug
therapy, the nurse reviews laboratory data and notes that the blood urea nitrogen level is 36
mg/dl. What additional finding should the nurse identify?



Hypotension.

White blood cell count 10,000.

Creatinine 28 mg/dl.

Anaphylactic reaction. - Answer>>> Creatinine 28 mg/dl.

The nurse receives a unit of blood from the blood bank for a postoperative client who is currently
in the X-ray department. What action should the nurse implement?



Return the blood to the blood bank for refrigeration within 30 minutes.

Hang the blood transfusion as soon as the client returns to the unit.

Store the blood bag in the nursing unit's refrigerator until the client returns.

Take the unit of blood to the X-ray department to initiate the transfusion. - Answer>>> Return
the blood to the blood bank for refrigeration within 30 minutes.

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