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HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

A nurse caring for a patient who is undergoing a third round of chemotherapy is preparing to administer ondansetron (Zofran) 30 minutes before initiation of the chemotherapy. The patient tells the nurse that the ondansetron did not work as well the last time as It had the first time. What will the nurse do? A) Administer the ondansetron at the same time as the chemotherapy. B) Contact the provider to suggest using high-dose intravenous dolasetron (Anzemet). C) Request an order to administer...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Exam 2024 Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? -Answer-Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? -Answer-Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? -Answer-Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient sh...

a nurse is caring for a client who's receiving mechanical ventilation when the low-pressure alarm sounds. which of the following situations should the nurse recognize as a possible cause of the alarm? A.) Excess secretions B.) Kinks in the tubing C.) Artificial airway cuff leak D.) Biting on the endotracheal tube - Answer-artificial airway cuff leak rationale: An artificial airway cuff leak interferes with oxygenation and causes the low-pressure alarm to sound. a nurse is providing dis...

RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM TESTBANK 400+ QS & ANS ALL EXAMS DONE 2020-2023 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS /ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM TESTBANK |AGRADE (WITH RATIONALES) 1. A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? A. Instruct the client to defecate into the toilet bowl -incorrect: The nurse should have the client defecate into a bedpan or a containe...

1/ A 5-week-old infant who developed projectile vomiting over the last two weeks is diagnosed with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement? A. Instruct the mother to give the child sugar water only. B. Offer the infant oral rehydration solution every 2 hours. C. Provide Pedialyte feedings via the nasogastric tube. D. Maintain intravenous fluid therapy per prescription. 2/ A client with myasthenia gravis (MG) is receiving immunosuppressive therap...

Which term describes the study of the function of components of the body? - Answer-Physiology Which type of tissue produces chemicals and fluid that digests food in the stomach? - Answer-Epithelial Which layer of serous membrane lines the walls of cavities? - Answer-Parietal Which of the following is the anatomical name for the neck area? - Answer-Cervical Eight chemical elements constitute 3.6 percent of total body mass. What are these chemical elements called? - Answer-Lesser chemical ele...

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter into a client's arm prior to initiating IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection A) thread the IV catheter so that the hub rests at the insertion site B) shave the excess hair from around the insertion site C) cleanse the site with hydrogen perioxide prior to IV cath insertion D) palate the site carefully just before inserting the IV catheter A (COPY) When initiating an IV inse...

What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge? -***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? -0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? -***D) Contact the anesthesi...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Questions & Answers Version 1 2023 Update 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? Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the treatment of tetany, w...