HESI RN Pharmacology Exam
VERSION 23
Question: 2 of 60
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FLAG A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following medications?
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen treats mild pain and is a category B medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, indicating the client should use acetaminophen with caution during pregnancy. The nurse should inform the provider of the client's pregnancy. However, this medication is not contraindicated for the client at this time.
Ipratropium
Ipratropium is a long-acting bronchodilator and is a category B medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, indicating the client should use ipratropium with caution during pregnancy. The 1 / 4
nurse should inform the provider of the client's pregnancy. However, this medication is not contraindicated for the client at this time.
Benzonatate Benzonatate is a cough suppressant and is not contraindicated for the client who is pregnant.
Doxycycline
MY ANSWER
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and is contraindicated for a client who is pregnant because the medication is a category D medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, which indicates the medication has fetal risks that can cause fetal damage. The client should only take doxycycline for a life-threatening condition. 2 / 4
Question: 3 of 60
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mL 6,2
FLAG Time Elapsed: 00:09:25 Pause Remaining: 08:20:00 PAUSE A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO to a school-age child. The amount available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Question: 4 of 60
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Time Elapsed: 00:22:08 Pause Remaining: 08:20:00
PAUSE
FLAG A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking lisinopril. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect that the nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Hair loss Alopecia, or hair loss, is not an adverse effect of lisinopril.Ringing in the ears Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is not an adverse effect of lisinopril.Facial flushing Facial flushing is not an adverse effect of lisinopril. However, facial edema is a serious effect that the client should report to the provider.Dry cough
MY ANSWER
A buildup of bradykinin from taking lisinopril can cause a client to have a dry cough and lead to life-threatening consequences. The client should report the finding
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