Pharmacology HESI

Pharmacology HESI Practice Exam The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding the new medication? A. Take the medication at bedtime. B. Report presence of increased bruising. C. Check pulse before taking medication. D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. -D. Rise slowly when getting o...

increases force of contraction Correct Answer-What is the positive inotrope for Digoxin do? decreases heart rate Correct Answer-What is the negative chronotrope for Digoxin do? take apical pulse for one full minute Correct Answer-How do you assess for the positive inotrope and negative chronotrope of digoxin? Normal digoxin level Correct Answer-0.5-2 ng/mL Normal serum potassium (K+) level Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 mEq/L YES Correct Answer-Do low potassium or magnesium levels increase the ris...

Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure Correct Answer- 2 A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine Correct Answer- 2 Which first line me...

Assess AP for a full minute; if its below 60 or above 100 then hold the drug. Correct Answer- What do you do before administering Digoxin? Postive & negative Correct Answer- Digoxin has a _______ inotrope &_________ chronotrope. Positive inotrope Correct Answer- increases force of contraction Negative chronotrope Correct Answer- decreases HR Digoxin toxicity Correct Answer- Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to what toxicity? dig toxicity Correct Answer- A client with longterm hx ...