Pharmacology Practice Exam 1 – Hesi Questions With 100% Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Passed And Rated A+

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Pharmacology Practice Exam 1 – Hesi Questions
With 100% Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Passed And Rated A+

The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client with heart block. The LPN
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should evaluate the client for which physical response?
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d)bronchoconstriction - (Correct Answer) `c l l l l




a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (lioresal). what
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nursing action should the practical nurse implement?
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A) provide continuous telemetry monitoring
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B) monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
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C) administer prescribed naloxone (narcan)
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D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside - (Correct Answer) `b
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a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adderall). which side effect should the
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practical nurse explain is commonly experienced?
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A) difficulty sleeping
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B) increased fatigue
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C) improved appetite
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D) decreased heart rate - (Correct Answer) `A
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the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients
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diagnoses with high blood pressure. to improve client understanding, the PN should
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emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes?
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A) verapamil (calan)
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B) captopril (capoten)
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C) clonidine (catapres)
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D) nifedipine (procardia) - (Correct Answer) `B
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the practical nurse should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which
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group of women?
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B) multigravidous women
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D) women with an intrauterine device - (Correct Answer) `A
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a female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse that she has been
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taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the lpn review
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for this client?
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a) creatinine clearance
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c) coagulation values
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d) arterial blood gases - (Correct Answer) `B
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the healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and mydriatric opthalmic drops for a
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client who is having a cataract removal. what explanation about the drug actions
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should the practical nurse provide the client?
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A) reduces intraocular pressure
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B) relieves eye pain
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c) treats conjunctivitis
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D) dilates the pupil - (Correct Answer) `d
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the lpn ovserves a think white coating on the tongue of a client who takes fluphenazine
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(prolixing). what instructions should the lpn reinforce with the client about this
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medication?
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a-no treatment is needed as the coating should subside in a couple of weeks
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