NURS 613 advanced pharmacology EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Pharmacology Hesi 2 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPL ms ms ms ms ms ms ms




ETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (BF9BA)
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QUESTION 1 ms




A client receives a prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium) for heartburn. Which findi
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ng in the client's history should the nurse report to the healthcare provider before ad
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ministering the prescription? Eats spicy food three times a week. History of deep vein
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thrombosis. Drinks 2 alcoholic beverages on weekends. Family history of diabetes mel
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litus.
ANSWER

History of deep vein thrombosis.
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QUESTION 2 ms




A client with Paget's disease is started on calcitonin (Calcimar) 500 mcg subcutaneous
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ly daily. During the initial treatment, what is the priority nursing action? Assess the in
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jection site for inflammation. Evaluate the client's level of pain. Monitor the client's al
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kaline phosphatase levels. Observe the client for signs of hypersensitivity.
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ANSWER

Observe the client for signs of hypersensitivity.
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QUESTION 3 ms




A client is taking cyclosporine for renal allograft rejection prevention. After 9 months
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of drug therapy, the nurse reviews laboratory data and notes that the blood urea nitr
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ogen level is 36 mg/dl. What additional finding should the nurse identify? Hypotensio
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n. White blood cell count 10,000. Creatinine 28 mg/dl. Anaphylactic reaction.
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ANSWER

Creatinine 28 mg/dl. ms ms

, QUESTION 4 ms




Which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving dexamethaso
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ne (Decadron) following neurosurgery? (Select all that apply.) Select all that apply Mo
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od swings. Decreased appetite. Increased weight gain. Serum glucose level of 65 mg/dl
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. Delayed incisional wound healing. Serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl.
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ANSWER

Mood swings. Increased weight gain. Delayed incisional wound healing. Serum hemoglobin level of 9
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mg/dl.
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QUESTION 5 ms




A client is taking danazol (Danocrine) for endometriosis and calls the clinic nurse to c
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omplain of a dark, swollen, and painful leg. What instructions should the nurse provid
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e the client? Wear support stockings. Elevate both legs and apply heat. Proceed to the
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closest emergency room. Walk for 20 to 30 minutes to reduce muscle cramps.
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ANSWER

Proceed to the closest emergency room.
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QUESTION 6 ms




A c lient is receiving fentanyl via an epidural infusion. Which side effect should the nu
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rse anticipate in the first 24 hours of epidural analgesia ? Headache. Agitation. Urinar
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y retention. Abdominal cramping and diarrhea.
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ANSWER

Urinary retention. ms




QUESTION 7 ms




Which route should the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider prior to administer
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ing a drug with a high first-pass effect? Oral. Buccal. Sublingual. Intravenous.
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ANSWER

Oral.



QUESTION 8 ms




The therapeutic effect of insulin in treating Type 1 diabetes mellitus is based on whic
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h physiologic action? Facilitates transport of glucose into the cells. Stimulates function
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of beta cells in the pancreas. Increases intracellular receptor site sensitivity. Delays ca
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rbohydrate digestion and absorption. ms ms ms