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The nurse cares for a client receiving vancomycin for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. After reviewing the list of medications that the client is taking concurrently, which drug interactions concern the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. Polyethylene glycol 2. NSAIDs 3. Aminoglycosides 4. Cyclosporine 5. Acetaminophen correct answers 2, 3, 4 The nurse cares for a client who has a history of congestive heart failure. The client has prescriptions of furosemide and gentamicin fo...

A client who has Trichomonas vaginalis receives a prescription for metronidazole. Which instruction should the nurse provide during client education? Do not ingest with dairy products. Notify the clinic if the urine changes color. Obtain liver function tests every 3 months. Avoid over-the-counter antitussives correct answers Avoid over-the-counter antitussives. Metronidazole can produce a disulfiram-like reaction when combined with products containing alcohol, such as over-the-counter ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS,ACTUal exam 100% GRADED A+ 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 - ANS-- -D rationale the nurse...

Methadone correct answers pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned into sobriety Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) correct answers Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal) correct answers Muscle Relaxant Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms correct answers tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall) correct answers used to help sympt...

Digoxin (Lanoxin) - positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? correct answers Always take apical pulse for one full minute Client with a long hx of daily digoxin and fourosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity because correct answers Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity What can happen when Digoxin is taken with Dronedarone (Multaq), which is another anti-dysrhythmic ...

2024 HESI Pharmacology (Pharm) Exam Version 1 (V1) Questions & Answers with rationales

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...

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam with Verified Answers 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 mycoca...

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. ...

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 th...