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Pharmacology Exit HESI Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic Narrow therapeutic index The nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives a medication that has which characteristic? • Low bioavailability • Rapid onset of action • Short half life • Narrow therapeutic index. • Rationale: A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has a high risk for toxicity because there is a narrow...

The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack b. instruct the client regarding the need for the covering c. reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice d. ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin - Answer: a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack Rationale: the first action taken by the nurse should be...

PC 707 Module 6 Exam - Respiratory & ENT Q & A What are peak flow readings? -measures amount of expelled air (Liters/minute) -this is an important tool for asthmatics to use in order to determine when to use their SABA or when to seek help* -part of the asthma action plan monitoring system* If using a metered dose inhaler and 2 doses are needed, how long must you wait in between inhalations? -at least 1 minute What SABA may be as effective as albuterol with less side effects? -levalbuterol (Xo...

PSYCH EXAM 2 - CHAPTERS 6-8 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Anya was taking some medicine that upset her stomach. Later that day, when she drank orange juice, she became violently ill. Since then, Anya feels sick to her stomach if she even thinks about orange juice. One day when Anya is out with friends, the waitress puts a glass of grapefruit juice near her. Anya immediately feels sick to her stomach. Anya's nausea in response to the grapefruit juice is most likely the result of A. Stim...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Document Content and Description Below NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain func tion. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the b...

NURS 6521 / NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam A patient with bronchial asthma is prescribed a sustained-release preparation of theophylline. To help minimize the adverse effects of t he drug, which of the following should the nurse suggest? Selected Answer: Take it on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals Selected Answer: Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Bismuth A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the Nurse Practitioner that he is having adverse effects f...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. - 4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is experienc...

When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen B- Dilate the eyes and retest C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist D- Document this as a normal finding. Question 2 The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorder fifth edition (DMS-5) describes Munchausen Syndrome by proxy as A- A self-inflicted injur...

Medical Surgical Nursing I (SCR 210) Detailed Answer Key Final Exam Version Spring 20231. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Dysrhythmias Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are a risk for clients taking haloperidol and other conventional antipsychotic medications. The client should be monitored for changes in vital si...

Exam 1: NR226/ NR 226 Fundamentals Patient Care Exam Practice| Questions and Verified Answers (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain QUESTION Which of the following are examples of data validation? (Select all that apply.) A. The nurse assesses the patient's heart rate and compares the value with the last value entered in the medical record. B. The nurse asks the patient if he is having pain and then asks the patient to rate the severity. C. The nurse observes a patient reading...