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HESI Pharmacology Exam Review| 2023/ 2024 Update| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers | 1) The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication? a. Glucose level b. Calcium level c. Potassium level d. Prothrombin time ~ Answer: b. Calcium level 2) A nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin. Select the adverse effect...

The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) correct answer: A. Fluids and symptomatic care Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies. A. oral terbutaline B. prednisone C. inhaled cort...

ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal Exam (Answered with Rationales) A nurse is assessing a client who had a right hemisphere stroke. Which of the following neurologic deficits should the nurse expect? A. Aphasia B. Right-sided neglect C. Impulsive behavior D. Inability to read The nurse should expect clients who had a right hemispheric stroke to demonstrate impulsive behavior, poor judgment, and lack of awareness of neurologic deficits. Aphasia Clients who had a left...

The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) A. Fluids and symptomatic care Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies. A. oral terbutaline B. prednisone C. inhaled corticosteroids (b...

A 30-year-old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms, but denies difficulty swallowing or breathing. She reports a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate? A. Obtain a complete and thorough history B. Recommend an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID C. Give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly stat D. Call 911 A) Obtain a complete and thorough history Before prescribing med...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

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Barkley DRT 1 Practice Exam - Questions, Answers and Explanations Which of the following terms refers to the occlusion of a cerebral vessel, most often by a blood clot but also by infectious particles, fat, air, or tumor fragments? embolism thrombosis arterial hypertension herniation Embolism refers to the occlusion of a cerebral vessel, most often by a blood clot but also by infectious particles, fat, air, or tumor fragments. Embolism is often associated with heart disease that results in bact...

MULTIPLE CHOICE • When giving dextromethorphan, the nurse understands that this drug suppresses the cough reflex by which mechanism of action? • Causing depression of the central nervous system • Anesthetizing the stretch receptors • Having direct action on the cough center • Decreasing the viscosity of the bronchial secretions ANS: C Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex through a direct action on the cough center. The other options are incorrect. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL...

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