NURSING EXAMS AND STUDY MATERIALS

HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(2023/2024)A+ GRADED 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 to 10.0 mg/dL. Thi...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Assess AP for a full minute; if its below 60 or above 100 then hold the drug. - CORRECT ANSWER-What do you do before administering Digoxin? Postive & negative - CORRECT ANSWER-Digoxin has a _______ inotrope &_________ chronotrope. Positive inotrope - CORRECT ANSWER-increases force of contraction Negative chronotrope - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases HR Digoxin toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PRACTICE TEST (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 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 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is ...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2023/2024 A+ GRADED Create a high risk of digoxin toxicity if taken long-term and daily - CORRECT ANSWERDigoxin and Furosemide (Lasix) Dangers associated with Lasix - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypokalemia leading to digoxin toxicity Normal Digoxin levels - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5 - 2 ng/ml Normal serum potassium levels - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5 to 5 mEq/L Low potassium or magnesium levels may increase risk for what toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Digoxin toxicity Signs an...

DOSAGE CALCULATIONS PRACTICE EXAM, HESI PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 2023/2024 A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - CORRECT ANSWER11.3 First, convert pounds to kg, 220 lb : X = 2.2 lb : ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PRACTICE 2023/2024 A+ GRADED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as c...