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HESI PHARM 315 — Pharmacology ExamHESI
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315 — Pharmacology ExamHESI
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315 — Pharmacology Exam Review (High-Yield).pdf




HESI PHARM 315
— Pharmacology
Exam Review
(High-Yield)




HESI PHARM 315 — Pharmacology ExamHESI
Review
PHARM
(High-Yield).pdf
315 — Pharmacology ExamHESI
Review
PHARM
(High-Yield).pdf
315 — Pharmacology Exam Review (High-Yield).pdf

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A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased A. Muscle tenderness.
serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The
nurse should assess the client for the onset of
which problem?
A. Muscle tenderness.
B. Nausea and vomiting.
C. Excessive bruising.
D. Peripheral edema.


An increase in which serum laboratory value C. HDL (High-density lipoprotein)
indicates to the nurse that a prescription
for atorvastatin is having the desired effect for a
client at risk for coronary artery disease?
A. LDL (Low-density lipoprotein)
B. Triglycerides (Type of fat)
C. HDL (High-density lipoprotein)
D. VLDL (Very low-density lipoprotein)




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NGN - Patient Data Potential Condition:
History and Physical: Methemoglobinemia
The client is a 36-year-old female with moderate Actions to Take:
persistent asthma. She takes fluticasone/salmeterol 1. Draw blood for a complete blood count
250 mcg/50 mcg 1 inhalation twice daily and 2. Administer methylene blue
albuterol 90 mcg/inhalation 2 inhalations every 4-6 Parameters to Monitor:
hours as needed. 1. Methemoglobin level
Nurses notes: 2. Heart rate and rhythm
The client states that she has had more severe
asthma symptoms than usual in the past week. Her
forced expiratory volume has been 60-65% even
with multiple doses of albuterol for several days in
a row. She came to the hospital feeling dizzy,
lightheaded, and complaining of “heart
palpitations”. Upon assessment, no wheezes were
found. Her oxygen saturation is 99%.
Review H and P, and nurse’s note. Identify from the
choices below which condition the client is most
likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should
take to address that condition, and two
parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the
client’s progress.


The nurse provide discharge instructions to a client B. Gastric irritation
who has been prescribed gabapentin 300 mg by
mouth three times a day for post herpetic
neuralgia. Which symptoms should the nurse tell
the client to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Sexual dysfunction
B. Gastric irritation
C. Rapid weight gain
D. Photosensitivity




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A client with chronic lower back pain has been C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory
(NSAID) drug ibuprofen by mouth twice a day for
several months. Which assessment is most
important for the nurse to complete?
A. Assess back pain using numeric scale
B. Palpate volume of pedal pulses
C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
D. Evaluate ongoing sleep patterns


The nurse administers risedrineate to a client A. Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water with the
with osteoporosis at 0700. The client asks for a medication.
glass of milk to drink with the medication. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client that it is necessary to take
nothing but water with the medication.
B. Assign an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
to bring the client a glass of low fat milk.
C. Withhold the medication until the client's
breakfast tray is available on the unit.
D. Consult with a pharmacist about scheduling the
dose one hour after the client eats.


Which action should the nurse implement to assess D. Measure the clients blood pressure
the effectiveness of calcium channel
blocker amlodipine?
A. Note the clients serum calcium levels
B. Monitor the clients serum electrolytes
C. Review the clients intake and output
D. Measure the clients blood pressure




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