BSN 315 HESI V1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Pharmacology II (Nightingale College)
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1. The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidn
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ey injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effec
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tive? Reference Range:
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Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]
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Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/L)] hb hb hb hb hb hb hb hb
Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/_))hb hb hb hb hb hb hb hb
Ammonia [10 to 80 g/dL (6 to 47 umol/aL)l
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A Serum ammonia level of 30 pg/dL (17.62 pmol /dL).
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B Serum glucose level of 120 mg/dL (c.7 mmol/L).
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C Serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L).
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D Hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL (135 g/L).
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2. NGN : The thiazide diuretic works to decrease the client's blood pressure by
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reducing stroke volume. and the angiotensin converting enyzme (ACE) inhibitor work
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s to decrease the client's blood pressure by reduce stroke volume and systemic
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3. The nurse is teaching a client how to use an inhaler device. Which client statem
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ent indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
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A Caffeinated beverages should be limited to two cups per day.
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B The inhaler will be used before bed each night.
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C Rinsing the mouth with water should be done after each use.
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D To mask taste of the medication, inhaler can be used during meals.
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4. The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol's solution, a
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strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse schedul
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e the administration of these medications?
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• A Give parental dose once every 24 hours.
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• B offer both drugs together with a meal.
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• C Schedule both medications at bedtime.
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• D Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
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5. A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoi
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ng assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness
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of the medication?
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B Body mass index (BMI).
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C Daily calorie count.
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D Serum protein levels
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ANSWERS
Pharmacology II (Nightingale College)
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1. The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidn
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ey injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effec
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tive? Reference Range:
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Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]
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Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/L)] hb hb hb hb hb hb hb hb
Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/_))hb hb hb hb hb hb hb hb
Ammonia [10 to 80 g/dL (6 to 47 umol/aL)l
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A Serum ammonia level of 30 pg/dL (17.62 pmol /dL).
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B Serum glucose level of 120 mg/dL (c.7 mmol/L).
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C Serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L).
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D Hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL (135 g/L).
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2. NGN : The thiazide diuretic works to decrease the client's blood pressure by
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reducing stroke volume. and the angiotensin converting enyzme (ACE) inhibitor work
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s to decrease the client's blood pressure by reduce stroke volume and systemic
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vascular resistance. hb
3. The nurse is teaching a client how to use an inhaler device. Which client statem
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ent indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
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A Caffeinated beverages should be limited to two cups per day.
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B The inhaler will be used before bed each night.
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C Rinsing the mouth with water should be done after each use.
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D To mask taste of the medication, inhaler can be used during meals.
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4. The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol's solution, a
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strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse schedul
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e the administration of these medications?
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• A Give parental dose once every 24 hours.
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• B offer both drugs together with a meal.
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• C Schedule both medications at bedtime.
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• D Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
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5. A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoi
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ng assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness
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of the medication?
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ADepression screening. hb
B Body mass index (BMI).
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C Daily calorie count.
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D Serum protein levels
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