HESI Pharmacology Practice Test Questions and Answers Graded A

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 administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side effects should the nurse assess thr client during the initial dose? A. Bradykinesia B. Dystonia C. Somatization D. Akathisia B While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the nurse report to the health care provider concerning the OTC medication?