FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT HESI:PHARMACOLOGY

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT HESI:PHARMACOLOGY

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-Guarantee passing score -62 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood.increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood.increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the thyroid.inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.

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inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.Question 2: While taking a nursing history, the client states, "I am allergic to penicillin." What related allergy to another type of antiinfective agent should the nurse ask the client about when taking the nursing history?Aminoglycosides.Cephalosporins.Sulfonamides.Tetracyclines.

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Cephalosporins.

Question 3: Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved?Client states chest pain is relieved.Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90.Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90.Client's SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96%.

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Client states chest pain is relieved.Question 4: A 43-year-old female client is receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a thyroidectomy. What adverse effects associated with thyroid hormone toxicity should the nurse instruct the client to report promptly to the healthcare provider?Tinnitus and dizziness.Tachycardia and chest pain.Dry skin and intolerance to cold.Weight gain and increased appetite.

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Tachycardia and chest pain.Question 5: An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to decrease production of gastric secretions.produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer.maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.decrease gastric motor activity.

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maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.Question 6: A client with coronary artery disease who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) receives a new prescription for atorvastatin (Lipitor). Two weeks after initiation of the Lipitor prescription, the nurse assesses the client. Which finding requires the most immediate intervention?Heartburn.Headache.Constipation.Vomiting.

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Vomiting.Question 7: Which nursing diagnosis is important to include in the plan of care for a client receiving the angiotensin-2 receptor antagonist irbesartan (Avapro)?Fluid volume deficit.Risk for infection.Risk for injury.Impaired sleep patterns.

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Risk for injury.Question 8: A client is receiving digoxin for the onset of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).Which laboratory finding should the nurse identify that places this client at risk?Hypokalemia.Hyponatremia.Hypercalcemia.Low uric acid levels.

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Hypokalemia.Question 9: Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a controlled-release oxycodone prescription?As needed.Every 12 hours.Every 24 hours.Every 4 to 6 hours.

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Every 12 hours.Question 10: A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy.What is the optimum time for the nurse to obtain the trough level?Sixty minutes after the antibiotic dose is administered.Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.When the next blood glucose level is to be checked.Thirty minutes before the next antibiotic dose is given.

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Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.

Question 11: The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis (Digoxin) for a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the digoxin?Observe respiratory rate and depth.Assess the serum potassium level.Obtain the client's blood pressure.Monitor the serum glucose level.

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Assess the serum potassium level.Question 12: A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly prescribed for a client with which condition?Glaucoma.Hypertension.Heart failure.Asthma.

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Heart failure.Question 13: A P asks the nurse if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral insulin. Which response should the N provide?"Yes, it is an oral insulin and has the same actions and properties as intermediate insulin." "Yes, it is an oral insulin and is distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the same manner as insulin." "No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present." "No, it is not an oral insulin, but it is effective for those who are resistant to injectable insulins."

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"No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present." Question 14: A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for niacin (Niaspan). Which client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide?Expected duration of flushing.Symptoms of hyperglycemia.Diets that minimize GI irritation.Comfort measures for pruritis.

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Expected duration of flushing.