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HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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HESI
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Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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Definition


A client receives a new prescription for pentazocine (Talwin), a
mixed opioid agonist-antagonist, after an opioid agonist is
discontinued. What is the advantage for the client when the new
prescription is implemented?


A. tolerance does not occur
B. less agitation is experienced
C. The analgesic ceiling is higher
D. Respiratory depression is less



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D C




A B


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Definition



A client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone
acetate (deop-provera). Which physical finding should the nurse
instruct the client is an expected side effect of the medication?


A. leg or calf pain

HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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,HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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B headaches or visual changes
C. Vaginal bleeding or spotting
D. Jaundice or angioedema


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D B




A C


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Definition


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
infections. How should the nurse respond when considering the
actions of cephalosporins?


A. Cefazolin (Ancef) is another IV antibiotic that can be prescribed
B. Cefaclor (Ceclor) is a good alternative to suggest to the
healthcare provider
C. Cefadroxil (Duricef) is usually prescribed when the IV is
discontinued
D. Cefotaxime (Claforan) provides therapeutic CNS concentrations



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HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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, HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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C D




B A


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Definition


A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) asks the nurse how the medication will help.
Which is the best explanation to provide the client?


A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
C. It will improve esophageal peristalsis
D. It will neutralize gastric secretions



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A D




C B


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HESI
HESI
HESI
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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