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Eosinophils, neutrophils, and T cells contain the type of histamine receptors referred to as: a. H1 b. H2 c. H3 d. H4 correct answer: d. H4 Some 1st generation antihistamines are used to treat a. as stimulants b. to prevent motion sickness c. as anticonvulsants d. as laxatives correct answer: b. to prevent motion sickness 2nd generation antihistamines are preferred for treating which patient category? a. children b. women c. patients with hypertension d. patients with ...

HESI PHARM 2024 (PHARMACOLOGY) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals - SOLUTIONS-D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient ...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM TESTBANK REAL (13 VERSIONS) (2023/2024), VERIFIED, 100 %CORRECT SOLUTIONS  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need t...

Hypokalemia and lasix - If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or m...

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A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) sees a patient who is concerned about constipation. The NP learns that the patient has three to four bowel movements per week with occasional hard stools but no straining with defecation. The NP should recommend: a. increased intake of fluids and fiber. b. docusate sodium (Colace) as needed. c. psyllium (Metamucil) on a daily basis. d. polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) as needed. correct answer: ANS: A The objective definition of constipation is two o...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM REAL 13 LATEST VERSIONS GRADEDA+ 100% SUCCESS GUARENTEED  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need to return to surg...

Test Bank Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th Edition by Jacqueline Burchum, Laura Rosenthal |Test Bank| Chapter 1-112|Complete Guide A+ Table of Contents UNIT I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Orientation to Pharmacology Chapter 2. Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice Chapter 3. Drug Regulation, Development, Names, and Information UNIT II: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY Chapter 4. Pharmacokinetics Chapter 5. Pharmacodynamics Chapter 6. Drug Interactions Chapter 7. Adverse Drug Re...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? a. Enalapril b. Doxycycline c. Azithromycin d. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to s...

Anti-infective drugs (antibiotics) correct answers Piperacillin/tazobactam, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, cefazolin, vancomycin, cefepime, gentamicin, tobramycin, cetriaxone, clindamycin and azithromycin Penicillins (PCN) drug names correct answers Amoxicillin, Ampicillin Augmentin, Nafcillin Sodium, Pipercillin sodium, Penicillin G (aqueous), Penicillin VK, Trimox, Unasyn Use of Penicillins correct answers Tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and infections o...