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A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

REAL HESI PHARM Version 1&2 EXAM– Q&A(s)! (I scored 1362!!!) SAMPLE QUESTION/PREVIEW #4 – I put 200 @chrisjay HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY 2022 V2 – (ADDED FEW NOTES) @chrisjay 1. Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's...

A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol (anti-psychotic, 1st gen). Which of the following clinical findings is the nurse’s priority? a. Headache b. Insomnia (sedation) c. Urinary hesitancy (Complication → ANTIcholinergic effects) d. High fever (Complication → agranulocytosis) Other complications: Acute dystonia, Pseudoparkinsonism, Akathisia, Tardive dyskinesia, Neuroendocrine effects (Gynecomastia, Weight...

NRNP 6635 MIDTERM APRIL 2023 with Correct Questions and Answers 1. What is the most IMMEDIATE consideration in assessing depression in adolescents? 1 points QUESTION 2 1. Select the neurotransmitter that is most involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. NRNP 6635 MIDTERM 2022/2023 Latest Questions and Answers All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY 1 points QUESTION 1 A Sleep . B Safety . C Appetit . e D Anger . A Norepinephri . ne B Dopam...

LMR - Georgette's flashcard 2023/2024 LMR - Georgette's flashcard 2023/2024 Terms in this set (526) What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism? Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 Heat intolerance What are 5 primary symptoms of Agitation, Anxiety, Irr...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d.The p...

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 risk for toxicity because there is a narrow...

Exam 3: NUR208/ NUR 208 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Nursing| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what three symptoms are strongly suggestive of opioid overdose? Answer: coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression Q: This drug is used for alcohol withdrawal Answer: Ativan (lorazepam) Q: Disulfiram (Antabuse) is used as an effective tx for chronic alcoholism by discouraging alcohol consumption. Clients will exp...

Exam 2: NUR2488/ NUR 2488 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Bipolar disorder Answer: Wide spectrum of behaviors. Most common are Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Bipolar cause serious impairment of work and social functioning. Symptoms: -Excessive and constant motor activity -Poor judgement -Lack of rest and sleep -Poor nutritional intake -Loud, profane, hostile, combative, aggressive behaviors -Rage ...

REAL HESI PHARM Version 1&2 EXAM– Q&A(s)! (I scored 1362!!!) SAMPLE QUESTION/PREVIEW #4 – I put 200 @chrisjay HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY 2022 V2 – (ADDED FEW NOTES) @chrisjay 1. Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's...