HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT /PHARMACOLOGY RN
HESI EXIT ALL VERSIONS AND PRACTICE EXAMS
QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan?
Ans>> Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan
Ans>> Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan
Ans>> Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli)
Ans>> For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Oily stool and flatulence
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,Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is
in diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water?
Ans>> Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives
Ans>> Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment
Ans>> Last BM and characteristics, abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary
and fluid intake.
2
,With laxative use the nurse should
Ans>> Encourage fluids, fiber and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in
Ans>> Lack of bowel tone which can lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran)
Ans>> antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for?
Ans>> Prevention of N/V associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran?
Ans>> PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns
3
, Ans>> 5 aminosalicylates; mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work?
Ans>> They decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine)
Ans>> Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff
Ans>> Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff
Ans>> Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax?
Ans>> An antibiotic
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HESI EXIT ALL VERSIONS AND PRACTICE EXAMS
QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan?
Ans>> Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan
Ans>> Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan
Ans>> Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli)
Ans>> For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Oily stool and flatulence
1
,Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is
in diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli)
Ans>> Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water?
Ans>> Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives
Ans>> Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment
Ans>> Last BM and characteristics, abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary
and fluid intake.
2
,With laxative use the nurse should
Ans>> Encourage fluids, fiber and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in
Ans>> Lack of bowel tone which can lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran)
Ans>> antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for?
Ans>> Prevention of N/V associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran?
Ans>> PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns
3
, Ans>> 5 aminosalicylates; mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work?
Ans>> They decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine)
Ans>> Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff
Ans>> Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff
Ans>> Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax?
Ans>> An antibiotic
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