Pharmacology hesi 315 With complete solution | Newest 2024/25

Pharmacology hesi 315 With complete
solution | Newest 2024/25
The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new
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prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
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A. Liver function laboratory results
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B. Family history of mental illness
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C. Recent use of other antidepressants
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D. Weight change in the last month
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Answer: A. Liver function laboratory result - A. Liver function laboratory results
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The nurse is preparing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and a
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chronic productive cough for discharged home.Which prescribed medication should nurse
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reviews with the client to manage this symptoms?
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A Tiotropium.
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B Prednisone
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C Guaifenesin.
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D Salmeterol. - C Guaifenesin.
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The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
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is now performing discharge teaching with this patient. What should the nurse include in
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the teaching about breathing techniques?
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Use diaphragmatic breathing.
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Make inhalation longer than exhalation. - Use diaphragmatic breathing.
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Before administering a newly prescribed dose of terbinafine HCI to a client with fungal
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infection toenail infection, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to
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address?
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a. White blood cell count of 8,500/mm3 or 85x10/l(SI)
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b. Employed as a construction worker.
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c. Toenails appear thick and yellow.
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d. Reported history of alcoholism. - Reported history of alcoholism
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A client with bipolar disorder admitted with severe depression and suicidal ideation
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receives a prescription for lithium carbonate. Which instruction should the nurse provide to
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the client?
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a) Notify healthcare provider prior to dental procedure
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b) Avoid consuming all foods that contain iodine.
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c) Monitor blood glucose levels daily.
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, d) Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs). - d) Eliminate of
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nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs).
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A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a prescription for
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epoetin alfa tow months ago . Which client finding best indicates that the medication is
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1effective?
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a) Reports of increased energy levels and decreased fatigue
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B) Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods.
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C) Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
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D) Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dl (120mmol/L). - Hemoglobin level increased
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to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
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After taking lactulose (cholac) for several days. What therapeutic response for a patient
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with hepatic encephalopathy?
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a) reduce liquid stools
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b) improve mental status
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c) increase urine output
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d) ability to ambulate independently - improve mental status
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A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is
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prescribed. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
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A Replace salt with a salt substitute.
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B Monitor skin for excessive bruising.
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C Cover your skin before going outside.
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D Limit intake of high-potassium foods. - Limit intake of high-potassium foods.
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Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a client about self-
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administration of a bulk-forming laxative. ll ll ll ll



A Avoid the intake of dairy products while using the medication.
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B Take the medication one hour after meals and other medications.
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C Follow medication administration with an additional glass of water.
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D Remain upright for thirty minutes following drug administration. - Follow medication
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administration with an additional glass of water.
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A client diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C receiving ribavirin in combination with alfa-
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infection reports the onset of extreme fatigue and dyspriea on exertion. It is most important
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for the nurse to monitor which serum laboratory value?
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A Sodium
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B Glucose
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C Hemoglobin
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D Potassium - Hemoglobin
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A client who receives multiple antihypertensive medication experiences syncope due to a
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drop in blood pressure to 70/40 mm Hg. Which is the rationale for the nurse decision to
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hold the client's scheduled antihypertensive medications?
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