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RN Pharm 201 Pharmacology Exit HESI 2020 
Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives 
med that has what characteristic 
Narrow therapeutic index 
The nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a 
client receives amedication that has which characteristic? 
• Low bioavailability 
• Rapid onset of action 
• Short half life 
• Narrow therapeutic index. 
• Rationale: A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has a 
high risk for toxicity because th...
RN Pharm 201 Pharmacology Exit HESI_2020 
 
Pharmacology Exit HESI 
 
Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic 
Narrow therapeutic index 
The nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives a medication that has which characteristic? 
•	Low bioavailability 
•	Rapid onset of action 
•	Short half life 
•	Narrow therapeutic index. 
•	Rationale: A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has a high r...
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MENTAL HEA 404 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE/MENTAL HEA 404 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. 
what are the MOST COMMON side effects of ANTIPSYCHOTIC? 
 
-	anticholinergic effects 
 
-	sedation 
 
-	orthostatic hypotension 
 
-	weight gain 
 
-	reduction in seizure threshold especially with CLOZAPINE 
 
-	photosensitivity 
 
-	hyperglycemia and diabetes 
 
-	hormonal effects (gynecomastia, amenorrhea, low libido, retrograde ejaculation) 
 
-	EKG changes 
 
-	AGRANULOCYTOSIS especially with CLOZAPINE 
 
-	EXT...
NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Fundamentals Hesi Study Guide/NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Fundamentals Hesi Study Guide. 
Most important to implement when donning sterile gloves? Keep gloved hands above the elbow. 
 
Center of gravity for older adults is upper torso but for adults is hips. 
 
An important diet modification to lower cholesterol is lowering your intake of beef (saturated fat) to less than 4 ounces a week. 
 
Suctioning should not be continued for longer than ten to fifteen seconds, since the client...
Exam (elaborations) NURSING Fundamental (NURSING Fundamental ) NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Test 2 Study Guide. 
NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Test 2 Study Guide/NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Test 2 Study Guide. o A detrimental side effect may be referred to as an adverse drug effect. o The prothrombin time (PT), reported as an international normalized ratio (INR) value, is used to adjust Coumadin (warfarin) dosage. PT time is generally maintained at an INR of 2 to 3. o o o o o o o o o o Nitroglycerin tablets begin to ...
NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Test 2 Study Guide/NURSING FUNDAMENTA - Test 2 Study Guide. 
o	A detrimental side effect may be referred to as an adverse drug effect. 
 
o	The prothrombin time (PT), reported as an international normalized ratio (INR) value, is used to adjust Coumadin (warfarin) dosage. PT time is generally maintained at an INR of 2 to 3. 
 
 
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Nitroglycerin tablets b...
The mother of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse that her child hit her doll after the mother scolded her for picking the neighbors’ flowers. Which defense mechanism used by the child does the nurse identify in the mother’s report? · Displacement Correct · Sublimation · Identification · Projection Rationale: The defense mechanism of displacement involves the discharge of intense feelings for one person onto a substitute person or object that is less threatening to satisfy an impulse. Pro...
The mother of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse that her child hit her doll after the mother 
scolded her for picking the neighbors’ flowers. Which defense mechanism used by the 
child does the nurse identify in the mother’s report? 
· Displacement Correct 
· Sublimation 
· Identification 
· Projection 
Rationale: The defense mechanism of displacement involves the discharge of intense 
feelings for one person onto a substitute person or object that is less threatening to satisfy 
an imp...