HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice

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?

A.	Calcium chloride 	C. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

B.	Calcium gluconate 	D. Large doses of vitamin D

 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron wit...