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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions? a. Raynaud's phenomenon b. Ulcerative colitis c. Anemia d. Migraine headaches - Migraine headaches *RATIONALE* Ergotamine prevents or stops a migraine headache by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors in the cranial peripheral vascular smooth muscle, which causes vasoconstriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels....

Advantages of a saline flush immediately after the IV administration of iodinated contrast material include: 1. reduction in required contrast agent 2. reduction in the incidence of contrast induced nephrotoxicity 3. reduction of streaking artifact from dense contrast agent in the vasculature A: 1 only B: 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3 - correct answers D: 1, 2, and 3 Cardiac computed tomography (CT) applications include all of the following except: A. gated stress imaging ...

Pharmacology Hesi QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] What two medications can create a high risk of digoxin toxicity if taken long-term and daily? - CORRECT ANSWER Digoxin and Furosemide (Lasix) What dangers can Lasix cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypokalemia leading to digoxin toxicity Normal Digoxin levels - CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 - 2 ng/ml Normal serum potassium levels - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 to 5 mEq/L Cyclosporine can cause what...

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 cardioversion to c...

NURS 6521 / NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam | Graded A| Question and Answers | Latest 2022 / 2023 1. A female patient has follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is receiving thalidomide (Thalomid). It will be most important for the nurse to monitor this patient for which of the following? ~ Answer: Bleeding 2. A nurse has administered filgrastim to a diverse group of patients in recent months. Which of the following patients should the nurse observe for extremely eleva...

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Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: S...

Final Exam: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: Surfactant laxatives Answer: - ty...