HESI Pharmacology 2023 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . 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 penicilli...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS 2023 (55 Q&A)

The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of high dose aspirin therapy for an 88-year-old client with arthritis. The client reports hearing non-stop ringing in the ears. Which action should the nurse implement? A. Refer the client to an audiologist for evaluation of her hearing. B. Advise the client that this is a common side effect. C. Notify the healthcare provider of the finding immediately. D. Face the client directly and speak in a low, monotone voice. - ANS C. Notify the health...

HESI Pharmacology Practice Test questions and answers. Graded A masterpiece,. 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 - A The nurse is administ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR FINAL. Rationale answers provided for all multiple choices. Graded A+ A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct - Catapres ...

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam Questions with 100 % accurate answers, Graded A+ 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% - A. nitroglycerin ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM. Questions and answers with rationale. GradedA+ What are the 5 rights of medication administration? - Right Patient Right Drug Right Route Right Time Right Dose How do you safely prepare medication? - Have good lighting & work alone. Check medication label 3 times (When you grab the medication, Before dispensing medication, & When you replace medication.) Don't use anything without a label. Bottles with bad labels need to be returned to the pharmacy. Ne...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice questions with Rationaled answers.245 questions Download to score A+ 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? 1. Milk 2. Water 3. Apple juice 4. Orange juice - 4. Orange juice Rationale: Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should be instructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit...

HESI Pharmacology 2021/2022. Questions and answers. Graded A+ A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? - Take the medication with food. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? - Blood pressure. A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedul...

Pharmacology HESI Version 2. Question with marking scheme answers. 100% proven pass rate Isotretinoin (Accutane) is prescribed for a client to treat severe cystic acne. The nurse tells the client that the length of the usual prescribed course of treatment is: a. 1 month b. 4 to 8 weeks c. 15 to 20 weeks d. 1 year - c. 15 to 20 weeks A clinic nurse provides instructions to a client who will be taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe cystic acne. Which statement by the client indicates...

a client comes to an ambulatory clinic and announces with great enthusiasm, "I am an expert at all things medical as they apply to me, and I require zolpidem." The clients pupils are dilated and his heart rate and blood pressure elevated. Been there should suspect intoxication with which of the following substances? a. Alcohol b. Cocaine c. Barbiturates d. Heroin - ANSWERS-b. Cocaine .a client has been taking digoxin for one month. Then there should recognize with The following as a...

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