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A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?

A)	Penicillins.

B)	Aminoglycosides.

C)	Erythromycins.

D)	Sulfonamides.



A) Penicillins.



Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise precaution before admin...
HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY V2 COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALE 2023 UPDATED GRADED A+ 2023.
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A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?

A)	Penicillins.

B)	Aminoglycosides.

C)	Erythromycins.

D)	Sulfonamides.



A) Penicillins.



Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise precaution before admin...
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2022/2023 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 (v1) exit exam – Brand New Q&As! Guaranteed Pass A+ Actual Screenshots Questions & Answers (Verified Answers by Expert)
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Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved?

A. Client states chest pain is relieved

B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90

C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% Correct Answer- A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardi...
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Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved?

A. Client states chest pain is relieved

B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90

C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% Correct Answer- A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardi...
HESI Pharmacology Latest 2021 with Complete Solutions

A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? Correct Answer- Take the medication with food.

A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? Correct Answer- Blood pressure.

A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. Wha...
HESI Pharmacology Latest 2021 with Complete Solutions
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HESI Pharmacology Latest 2021 with Complete Solutions

A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? Correct Answer- Take the medication with food.

A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? Correct Answer- Blood pressure.

A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. Wha...
HESI Pharmacology Practice Questions and Answers Latest 2022 A+ Test (Aid for students 100% verified)

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?

1. Calcium chloride

2. Calcium gluconate

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D Correct Answer- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

Rationale:

The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 ...
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HESI Pharmacology Practice Questions and Answers Latest 2022 A+ Test (Aid for students 100% verified)

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?

1. Calcium chloride

2. Calcium gluconate

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D Correct Answer- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

Rationale:

The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 ...
HESI Pharmacology (ACTUAL) Questions with Complete Solutions

Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment?

a-Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas

b-assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed

c-evaluate the client's ability to recognize the urge to defecate d-determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements Correct Answer- D

rationale

the nurse should ensure that ...
HESI Pharmacology (ACTUAL) Questions with Complete Solutions
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HESI Pharmacology (ACTUAL) Questions with Complete Solutions

Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment?

a-Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas

b-assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed

c-evaluate the client's ability to recognize the urge to defecate d-determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements Correct Answer- D

rationale

the nurse should ensure that ...
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