HESI PHARMACOLOGY EV OLVE /
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Question :
A client who is receiving chlorpromazine HCl to control his psychotic behavior also has a prescription for benztropine.When teaching the client and/or significant others about these medications, what should the nurse explain about the use of benztropine in the treatment plan for this client?(a) This medication will reduce the side effect of urinary retention.(b) This drug potentiates the effect of chlorpromazine HCl.(c) The benztropine is used to control extrapyramidal symptoms.(d) The combined effect of these drugs will modify psychotic behavior.
Correct Answer:
C
Question :
A 67-year-old client is discharged from the hospital with a prescription for digoxin, 0.25 mg daily. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan?(a) Take the medication in the morning before rising.(b) Take and record radial pulse rate daily.(c) Expect some vision changes caused by the medication.(d) Increase intake of foods rich in vitamin K.
Correct Answer:
B
Question :
A client being treated for an acute myocardial infarction is to receive the tissue plasminogen activator alteplase. The nurse would be correct in providing which explanation to the client regarding the purpose of this drug?(a) This drug is a nitrate that promotes vasodilation of the coronary arteries.(b) This drug is a clot buster that dissolves clots within a coronary artery.(c) This drug is a blood thinner that will help prevent the formation of a new clot.(d) This drug is a volume expander that improves myocardial perfusion by increasing output.
Correct Answer:
B
Question :
A client with mild parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine. Which statement accurately describes the action of this medication?(a) Viral organisms that provide the underlyling pathophysiology for parkinsonism are eliminated.(b) Acetylcholine in the myoneural junction is enhanced.(c) Dopamine in the central nervous system is increased.(d) Norepinephrine release is reduced within the peripheral system as the final step in dopamine uptake.
Correct Answer:
C
Question :
A client with chronic gouty arthritis is talking allopurinol, 100 mg PO daily. Which laboratory serum level should the nurse report to the health care provider to determine the therapeutic outcome?(a) Prothrombin time (b) Uric acid level (c) White blood cell count (d) Creatinine level
Correct Answer:
B
Question :
The nurse is preparing to administer the disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) methotrexate to a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which intervention is most important to implement prior to administering this medication?(a) Assess the client's liver function test results.(b) Monitor the client's intake and output.(c) Have another nurse check the prescription.(d) Assess the client's oral mucosa.
Correct Answer:
C
Question :
A client is receiving antiinfective drug therapy for a postoperative infection. Which complaint should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client has contracted a superinfection?(a) "My mouth feels sore." (b) "I have a headache." (c) "My ears feel plugged up." (d) "I feel constipated."
Correct Answer:
A