Hesi Pharmacology Exam Study Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Already Graded A+
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Hesi Pharmacology Exam Study
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Which clinical finding would the nurse anticipate if a client who sustained
severe burns over 40% of the surface area of the body develops water
intoxication? - Disorientation with twitching
Rationale: Excess e...
Which clinical finding would the nurse anticipate if a client who sustained
severe burns over 40% of the surface area of the body develops water
intoxication? - ✔✔Disorientation with twitching
Rationale: Excess extracellular fluid moves into cells (water intoxication).
Intracellular fluid excess in sensitive brain cells causes altered mental
status; other signs include twitching, anorexia, nausea, vomiting,
sleepiness, and convulsions.
Test-taking tip: the present of absolute words and phrases can help you
determine the correct answer. There are not many things in the world that
are absolute, especially in nursing. Only a guideline.
Which opthalmic solution is contraindicated for clients with glaucoma? -
✔✔Atropine
, Rationale: Atropine, a mydriatic opthalmic solution, is contraindicated for
clients with glaucoma because it dilates the pupil, increasing intraocular
pressure.
How does sodium biphosphate, prescribed for a client before a
colonoscopy, accomplish its therapeutic effect? - ✔✔Increases osmotic
pressure in intestines.
Rationale: Sodium biphosphate is a saline (hypertonic) cathartic that
increases osmotic pressure within the intestine so that body fluids are
drawn into the bowel, stimulating bowel stretching peristalsis, and
defecation.
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a client about
potassium chloride effervescent tablets? - ✔✔Take the medication with
food.
Rationale: Eating food when taking the medication will decrease
gastrointestinal irritation. Side effects of this medication include abdominal
cramps, diarrhea, and ulceration of the small intestine.
Which intervention is indicated for treatment of a client admitted to the
hospital with a diagnosis of acute salmonellosis? - ✔✔Electrolytes
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