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NR565 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - -Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - -Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Ske...

NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review| Chamberlain College 1. What adjunctive therapy can we prescribe to control symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - Beta blocker 2. Typically at what interval should thyroid levels be checked? - 6-8 weeks 3. Why doesn't the FDA recommend using PTU as a 1st line treatment for hyperthyroidism? - Risk for liver toxicity 4. What should be included in patient teaching for Levothyroxine? - Take in the morning at least 3...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PACK-BEST FOR 2022 EXAM REVIEW2 VERSIONS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is p...

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam GRADED A 2023 100 QUESTIONS AN ANSWERS Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - CORRECT ANSWER A. n...

NR565 Pharmacology Final Exam Latest Update 100% Solved Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Skeletal muscles may ...

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam GRADED A 2023 100 QUESTIONS AN ANSWERS Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - CORRECT ANSWER A. n...

PTU unit 4 pharmacologyDrugs and their interactions with the body - correct answer What is pharmacology the study of? Tablets - correct answer You receive the following prescription: Penicillin 500 mg tablets Take 1 tablet orally three times daily #30 2 refills Which part of the prescription is an example of the dosage form? Metabolism - correct answer Acetaminophen is converted to an inactive form. This process is called what? It's uses - correct answer What is a drug's indicatio...

HESI Pharmacology 2021 A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? - ANSWER Take the medication with food. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER Blood pressure. A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. ...

2023 HESI PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 2 nurs400 (100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE)|A GRADED|NEW!!  A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the actionof this drug is to A) decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood. B) increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood. C) increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the thyroid. D) inhibit synthes...