HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXIT EXAM

HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXIT EXAM REAL EXAM SCREENSHOTS 55 QUESTIONS The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? - Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals The nurse is discharging a patient with a new prescription for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching? - Thrombolytic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP) may occur A patient is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) and asks the nurse what the purpose of taking this medication is. Which is the nurse's best response? - The medication is used to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa The nurse is caring for a patient with a new order for an oral laxative. Which is a contraindication in administering an oral laxative? - Abdominal pain of unknown origin The nurse is studying antacids that contain magnesium and calcium for the pharmacology exam. The student nurse remembers the these antacids should be used with caution in patients with which condition? - Peptic ulcer dz A patient asks the nurse how to best prevent constipation. Which class of laxative would the nurse recommend to this patient? - Stimulant laxatives The nurse is caring for the patient with short term persistent diarrhea. Which class of medication would the nurse anticipate giving? - Probiotics The nurse is creating community education about over-the-counter (OTC) antacids. Which information about calcium antacids would be important to include? - They cause decreased gastric acid production The nurse is administering an aluminum-based antacids to a patient. Which side effect of this drug should the student consider? - Rebound hyperacidity The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) at home for several weeks. During the morning assessment, the nurse notices the patient has blue gums while doing the oral assessment. Which action would the nurse take? - Call the healthcare provider and report the blue gums The nurse is caring for patient with severe constipation. Which laxative will produce the most rapid response? - Magnesium hydroxide A patient on the oncology unit is experiencing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. Which drug will decrease nausea for this patient? - Ondanestron (Zofran) The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient taking an antihistamine antiemetic. Which information would be important to include? - Driving should be avoided due to the possibility for drowsiness The nurse is caring for an older adult who has been taking sodium bicarbonate several times a day for the past month. The nurse will assess for which potential problem that may occur with overuse of sodium bicarbonate? - metabolic alkalosis