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Pharmacology Exam #5 Questions and Answers with
100% Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
A 37-year-old male presents at the emergency department
reporting severe vomiting for the past 48 hours. When
assessing skin turgor, the nurse will: - ANSWER gently pinch the
skin together over the sternum.
Which infection is often called the "disease of the diseased"
because it appears in debilitated patients? - ANSWER
Candidiasis
A patient who has heart failure and difficulty breathing is being
admitted. Which physical assessment(s) indicate(s) fluid volume
excess? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Rapid, bounding,
irregular pulse rate
-3+ pitting ankle edema
-Neck vein engorgement
-Shortness of breath
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Which premedication assessment(s) would the nurse obtain
prior to the initiation of bumetanide (Bumex)? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER -Serum potassium
-Answer Lung sounds
-Answer Orientation level
-Blood pressure
Which are common signs and symptoms of dehydration? (Select
all that apply.) - ANSWER -Furrowed tongue
-Decreased intake and output levels
-Mental confusion
Which nursing intervention(s) would be performed for a patient
who is on diuretic therapy? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -
Auscultation of lung sounds
-Assessment of skin turgor
-Answer Positioning techniques
-Monitoring of intake and output
Which sign(s) and/or symptom(s) of dehydration may occur as a
result of a diuretic? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Skin
remains peaked on turgor assessment
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-soft, sunken eyeballs
Which medical condition(s) may contribute to fluid volume
excess? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Hypertension
-Liver disease
-Pregnancy
-Use of corticosteroids
Individuals with which disorder(s) are particularly susceptible to
the development of electrolyte disturbances during diuretic
therapy? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -History of cardiac
disease
-History of renal disease
-History of hormonal disorders
-Massive trauma
-Serious burns
The nurse transcribes a new order for ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
on a patient with edema resulting from cirrhosis of the liver.
Which currently prescribed medication(s) should the nurse
report to the ordering healthcare provider? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER -Digoxin
Pharmacology Exam #5 Questions and Answers with
100% Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
A 37-year-old male presents at the emergency department
reporting severe vomiting for the past 48 hours. When
assessing skin turgor, the nurse will: - ANSWER gently pinch the
skin together over the sternum.
Which infection is often called the "disease of the diseased"
because it appears in debilitated patients? - ANSWER
Candidiasis
A patient who has heart failure and difficulty breathing is being
admitted. Which physical assessment(s) indicate(s) fluid volume
excess? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Rapid, bounding,
irregular pulse rate
-3+ pitting ankle edema
-Neck vein engorgement
-Shortness of breath
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Which premedication assessment(s) would the nurse obtain
prior to the initiation of bumetanide (Bumex)? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER -Serum potassium
-Answer Lung sounds
-Answer Orientation level
-Blood pressure
Which are common signs and symptoms of dehydration? (Select
all that apply.) - ANSWER -Furrowed tongue
-Decreased intake and output levels
-Mental confusion
Which nursing intervention(s) would be performed for a patient
who is on diuretic therapy? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -
Auscultation of lung sounds
-Assessment of skin turgor
-Answer Positioning techniques
-Monitoring of intake and output
Which sign(s) and/or symptom(s) of dehydration may occur as a
result of a diuretic? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Skin
remains peaked on turgor assessment
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-soft, sunken eyeballs
Which medical condition(s) may contribute to fluid volume
excess? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Hypertension
-Liver disease
-Pregnancy
-Use of corticosteroids
Individuals with which disorder(s) are particularly susceptible to
the development of electrolyte disturbances during diuretic
therapy? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -History of cardiac
disease
-History of renal disease
-History of hormonal disorders
-Massive trauma
-Serious burns
The nurse transcribes a new order for ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
on a patient with edema resulting from cirrhosis of the liver.
Which currently prescribed medication(s) should the nurse
report to the ordering healthcare provider? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER -Digoxin
