HESI RN Pharmacology Practice Test/ Latest 2022/ Questions & Answers

The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most important for the nurse to assess? A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods B. Reports of nausea or vomiting C. Therapeutic serum drug levels D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose - ansA The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side effects should the nurse assess thr client during the initial dose? A. Bradykinesia B. Dystonia C. Somatization D. Akathisia - ansB While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the nurse report to the health care provider concerning the OTC medication? (Select all that apply) A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) B. Closed angle glaucome C. Chronic hypertension D. Rheumatoid arthritis E. Crohn's disease - ansB,C A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia after using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement first?