Hesi pharmacology 2015 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

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NUR MISC: FOCUS ON ADULT HEALTH REVIEW TEST . ID: . A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. Which findings denote adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply. A. Constipation B. Tall T waves Correct C. Hyporeflexia D. Shallow respirations E. Prolonged PR interval Correct F. Hyperactive bowel sounds Correct . Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Potassium-sparing diuretics can cause hyperkalemia. C...

NURSING 240 EXAM REVIEW Q&A A home care nurse is instructing a client with hyperemesis gravidarum about measures to ease the nausea and vomiting. The nurse tells the client to: A Eat foods high in calories and fat B Lie down for at least 20 minutes after meals C Eat carbohydrates such as cereals, rice, and pasta Correct D Consume primarily soups and liquids at mealtimes Incorrect □ Rationale: Low-fat foods and easily digested carbohydrates such as fruit, breads, cereals, rice, and pas...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY 2015 SPECIALTY Q&A 1.ID: A nurse notes that the site of a client’s peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous near the insertion point of the catheter. On the basis of this assessment, the nurse first: Removes the IV catheter Correct Slows the rate of infusion Notifies the healthcare provider Checks for loose catheter connections Rationale: Phlebitis is an inflammatory process in the vein....

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The nurse is caring for a woman who is starting medroxyprogesterone injections for birth control. What statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A. “I may experience some weight gain.” Incorrect B. “I may not have regular periods while taking this medication.” C. “I should return in approximately 6 months for my next injection.” Correct D. “Because it is highly effective, I can use this medication for many years.” Corr...

1. Questions A client reports for a scheduled electroencephalogram (EEG). Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional preparation for the test? A. “I didn’t shampoo my hair.” Correct B. “I ate breakfast this morning.” C. “I didn’t take my anticonvulsant today.” D. “It was hard not to drink coffee this morning, but I knew that I couldn’t, so I didn’t.” Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. 2. 2.ID: 9 A client who just returned...

NURSING NCLEX MODULE 9 EXAM. 1. Questions 1. 1.ID: 8 A client who has undergone abdominal surgery calls the nurse and reports that she just felt “something give way” in the abdominal incision. The nurse checks the incision and notes the presence of wound dehiscence. The nurse should take which immediate action? A. Document the findings B. Contact the health care provider C. Place the client in a supine position with the legs flat D. Cover the abdominal wound with a sterile dressin...

A home care nurse is instructing a client with hyperemesis gravidarum about measures to ease the nausea and vomiting. The nurse tells the client to: Eat foods high in calories and fat Eat carbohydrates such as cereals, rice, and pasta Correct! Lie down for at least 20 minutes after meals Consume primarily soups and liquids at mealtimes 12/30/21, 7:46 PM Session 4 Exam 3 - Focus on Maternity Exam: NCLEX Remediation Course Nov 2021 Rationale: Low-fat foods and easily digested carbohydrates...

A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) with fat emulsion (lipids) piggybacked to the TPN solution. For which signs of an adverse reaction to the fat emulsion should the nurse monitor the client? Select all that apply. A. Chest and back pain Correct B. Nausea and vomiting Correct C. Chills Correct D. Headache Correct E. Pallor F. Subnormal temperature Rationale: Signs of an adverse reaction to fat emulsion include chest and back pain, chills, fever, dyspnea, cyanosis, di...