HESI Pharmacology 2023

A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea ...

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 s...

Digoxin level correct answers 0.5-2.0 mg/mL Lithium level correct answers 0.8-1.5 mEq/L Dilantin level correct answers 10-20 mcg/dL Theophylline level correct answers 10-20 mcg/dL Peak level correct answers 1/2 after dose is give trough correct answers 1/2 before next dose INR leve...

A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction? correct answers Take the medication with food. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?...

A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers correct answers B. ...

Spiriva correct answers First long-acting inhaled -cholinergic drug for treatment of COPD. Treat for bronchospasms associated with COPD. Inhale contents of 1 capsule daily. Pregnancy C category. Respiratory Inhalers correct answers Nebulizers deliver a very fine sized particle spray of medication...

A client is prescribed phenobarbital sodium (Luminal) for a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. Based on this half-life, the medication will most likely be prescribed A. once a day. B. twice a day. C. three times a day. D. four times a day. correct answers ANS: A Me...

149.) A client taking fexofenadine (Allegra) is scheduled for allergy skin testing and tells the nurse in the health care provider's office that a dose was taken this morning. The nurse determines that: 1. The client should reschedule the appointment. 2. A lower dose of allergen will need to be...

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) correct answers Myelosuppression is the highest priority complication that can potentially affect clients managed with carbamazepine (Tegretol) therapy. The client requires close monitoring for this condition by weekly laboratory testing. Gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin...

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. ...