PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM 1 HESI STUDY GUIDE

PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM 1 HESI STUDY GUIDE The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client with heart block. The LPN should evaluate the client for which physical response? a)thirst and dry mucous membranes b)decrease in gastric motility c)increased heart rate d)bronchoconstriction - CORRECT ANSWER-c a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (lioresal). what nursing action should the practical nurse implement? A) provide continuous telemetry monitoring B) monitor for signs of respiratory arrest C) administer prescribed naloxone (narcan) D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside - CORRECT ANSWER-b a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adderall). which side effect should the practical nurse explain is commonly experienced? A) difficulty sleeping B) increased fatigue C) improved appetite D) decreased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-A the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnoses with high blood pressure. to improve client understanding, the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? A) verapamil (calan) B) captopril (capoten) C) clonidine (catapres) D) nifedipine (procardia) - CORRECT ANSWER-B the practical nurse should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which group of women? A) women who smoke B) multigravidous women C) monogamous women D) women with an intrauterine device - CORRECT ANSWER-A a female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the lpn review for this client? a) creatinine clearance