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BSN 235 Week 1 Antacid Therapy Quiz 2024 Graded A

The nurse recognizes that which intervention is unlikely to facilitate effective communication between a dying client and family? a. The nurse encourages the client and family to identify and discuss feelings openly. b. The nurse assists the client and family in carrying out spiritually meaningful practices. c. The nurse maintains a calm attitude and one of acceptance when the family or client expresses anger. d. The nurse makes decisions for the client and family to relieve them of unneces...

A nurse is preparing to administer the antibiotic for a hospitalized patient who acquired a Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus (MRSA) infection. Based on the nurses' knowledge of antibiotics for the treatment of MRSA, which medication may be ordered? Vancomycin Neomycin Cefazolin Ceftaroline Metronidazole Piperacillin Correct Answer Answer: Vancomycin and ceftaroline Rationale: Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus(MRSA), highly resistant bacteria, are resistant to all penic...

NGR 6172 PHARM FINAL WITH ANSWERS Question 1 A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert cautions against using antacids while taking the drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may: A. alter drug absorption. B. alter drug distribution. C. lead to drug toxicity. D. increase stomach upset. 0.3 points Question 2 A patient will begin taking tw...

Exam 1: NR293/ NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) -Chamberlain Q: A nurse is assisting with the administration of an IV injection to a client. For which of the following reasons should the nurse inject the medication slowly? A. to reduce toxicity risk B. to improve the absorption pattern C. to prevent medication dilution D. to protect against embolism Answer: A. to reduce toxicity risk Q: A nurse is ...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

HESI LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REAL EXAM While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client, who takes Coumadin daily, has added a ginger supplement on the advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to this client? - "Your health care provider is interested in all medications and herbs you take." A client with diabetes mellitus takes insulin daily and is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). Which information...

A.) Ask the Caller for verification of their identity correct answersA nurse working on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call requesting the status of a client from an individual who identifies themself as the client's parent. Which of the following actins should the nurse take? A.)Ask the caller for verification of their identity B.) Give the caller limited information about the client C.) transfer the phone call to the client's room D.) Inform the caller that they should ob...

Which option initiates hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction? correct answer: alveolar hypoxia Pulmonary hypertension is defined as PAP of at least? correct answer: 25mmHg and a PAOP of no more than 15mmHg When properly placed the distal tip of the LMA sits at the? correct answer: cricopharyngeus muscle (upper esophageal sphincter) When properly placed, the ProSeal LMA allows a positive ventilation pressure of? correct answer: 30cm H2O In which circumstances is supplemental oxygen L...

95. Alan, age 54, notices a bulge in his midline every time he rises from bed in the morning. You tell him it is a ventral hernia, also known as: A. inguinal hernia B. epigastric hernia C. umbilical hernia D. incisional hernia 96. A 58-year-old man is diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus after an endoscopy. He has no known allergies. Which of the following medications is MOST appropriate to treat this patient's disorder? A. Omeprazole B. Ranitidine C. An antacid D. None of the above ...