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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Final Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain 1. When is it okay for a patient to have an A1C goal of 6.5%? ~ Answer: When there are no hypoglycemic events and the patient can handle it. 2. A person comes in with an A1C of 10% and a fasting glucose of >300, what are the next steps for the provider? ~ Answer: Combination injectable therapy immediately. IF 9% can start at step 2 with dual therap...

Exam 1: NSG320 / NSG 320 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Adult Health Nursing I Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: A1C levels that indicate the person does have diabetes Answer: above 6.5% fasting glucose is above 125mg/dL Question: sick day management of diabetes Answer: may require more insulin, check blood sugar every 4 hours Question: treatment for increased phosphate Answer: - decrease intake of phosphate-rich foods: red...

Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what does nitrofurantoin do to the urine? Answer: turns it brown Q: what urine test will the dr order for a urine protein count? Answer: 24 hour urine Q: therapies for high potassium levels Answer: -calcium glutinate IV -dietary restriction -hemodialysis -patiromer -regular insulin IV -sodium ...

Exam 4: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Hyperthyroidism Findings Answer: Low TSH High T3 High T4 Hyperactivity Tremors Q: What to do if a patient with myxedema has chest pain Answer: Do a pain assessment Q: What med is contraindicated for Alzheimer's disease and renal failure? Answer: Memantine Q: Why is a patient given Carbidopa AND Levodopa? A...

MN551 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 32-year-old man is complaining of burning, itching, photophobia, and severe pain in his right eye after swimming in the ocean. To determine that the eye condition is corneal rather than a conjunctival disease, which of the following would be the distinguishing symptom? A.) Burning B.) Itching c.) photophobia D.) Severe pain - Answer- Severe pain A woman with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been ordered by her primary care provider ...

Test Bank For Lehne’s Pharmacology For Nursing Care 10th Edition by Burchum Version 2023 (A+). Chapter 1: Orientation to Pharmacology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Cli...

NURS 534 Final Exam 2024/2025 With 100%Verified Answers. What are the medical treatments for hot flashes? - ANSWER -Estrogen- principal treatment -progestins- can be used if contraindicated for estrogen BUT increased RISK for BREAST CA - Clonidine- centrally acting alpha agonist - SSRI and SNRI -Gabapentin- decrease HF b 50-80% what factors lower the menopause date? - ANSWER smoking, nulliparity, menstrual regularity and shorter cycle length, family hx of early menopause, increased gala...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (NEW 2023) : Pharmacology for Professional Nursing-Rasmussen. 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...