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HESI MILESTONE #1 Practice Exam Questions with complete solutions
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- HESI MILESTONE
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- Herzing University
HESI MILESTONE #1 Practice Exam Questions with complete solutions
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23 Multiple choice questionsTerm
The inhalation route of beta2-adrenergic agonists is used to treat which of the following?
Peptic ulcer disease
Asthma attacks
Acetaminophen toxicity
Heart failure1 of 23
Term
Which information should the nurse be aware of when administering prescribed medications to
older adult clients?
Adverse drug reactions rarely occur in the older adult.
Older adults are often more sensitive to medications.
Medication effects are often shortened because of reduced liver function in the older
adult.
The older adult will usually need a higher dose than a younger adult.2 of 23
Term
Which information should the nurse have when assessing a client for therapeutic effects of a
prescribed medication?
The client's previous experience with medication.
The client's baseline before taking the medication.
Expected side effects of the medication.
Expected response of the medication.3 of 23 Term
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and the client's spouse about
medication treatment. Which information should the nurse include?
"The medication will reverse the symptoms for as long as you take the medication."
"Moderate to severe stages of the disease are prevented by the medication."
"You will not become confused and forgetful if you take the medication daily."
"The decline in functioning from the disease will be slowed from the medication."4 of 23
Term
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which medication would be used
for treatment?
methimazole (Tapazole)
levothyroxine (Levothroid)
dexamethasone
iodine-1315 of 23
Term
Which medication is the first-line medication for treating a migraine attack?
methadone (Methadose)
morphine
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
caffeine6 of 23 Term
Muscle relaxants cause which adverse effect?
Decreased gastrointestinal motility
Nephrotoxicity
Dysrhythmias
Central nervous system depression7 of 23
Term
The nurse is administering prescribed tetracycline. Which client would be appropriate to receive
the medication?
A female client who is pregnant and has a skin infection.
A 6-year-old client with an ear infection.
A teenager with severe acne on the back.
A 12-month-old with an eye infection.8 of 23
Term
Alpha-adrenergic antagonist medications can produce which therapeutic effect?
Bronchodilation
Improved cardiac output
Vasodilation
Nasal decongestion9 of 23
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