Kaplan nursing integrated EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Kaplan Pharmacology Integrated 2026 A+ GRADE ASS zm zm zm zm zm zm




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(3F9D5)
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QUESTION 1 zm




The nurse prepares to administer digoxin 0.01 mg/kg PO to a 2-month-
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old infant. The infant weighs 5 kg.The sleeping infant's apical pulse is 70 bpm. The nu
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rse takes which most appropriate action?
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ANSWER

Withholds the medication and notifies the health care provider immediately. Digoxin belongs to the
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class of medicines called digitalis glycosides. It is used to improve the strength and efficiency of the
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heart, or to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. This leads to better blood circulation and
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reduced swelling of the hands and ankles in patients with heart problems.. It is used to treat conges
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tive heart failure, usually in combination with a diuretic (water pill) and an angiotensin-
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converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is also used to treat a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibril
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lation. What is a normal apical pulse for an infant? newborn: 100-170 bpm. 6 months to 1 year: 90-
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130 bpm. 2 to 3 years: 80-120 bpm. 4 to 5 years: 70-110 bpm.
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QUESTION 2 zm




A client is receiving 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline IV at 150 mL per hour in the forear
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m. Which finding best indicates to the nurse the IV is infiltrated?
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ANSWER

The client reports the arm is painful. What are signs of an infiltration/extravasation? Redness aroun
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d the site. Swelling, puffy or hard skin around the site. Blanching (lighter skin around the IV site) P
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ain or tenderness around the site. IV not working. Cool skin temperature around the IV site or of th
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e scalp, hand, arm, leg or foot near the site. What is dextrose 5% IV used for? Dextrose injection is
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a sterile solution used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from suga
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r). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are neede
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d. Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Hypog
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lycemia. Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride may be used alone or with other medications.
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, QUESTION 3 zm




A school-
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aged child is to receive 1.2 million units of penicillin G potassium IV daily. The medic
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ation is divided and given every 6 hours. The medication vial contains 300,000 units/
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mL. How many mL does the nurse minister per dose?
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ANSWER

1 mL Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or pre
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venting their growth. There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different
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kinds of infections. Penicillin is commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including m
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eningitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and endocarditis.
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QUESTION 4 zm




A toddler is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The nurse instructs the family about pancr
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eatic enzymes. At which time is the medication to be given?
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ANSWER

immediately before meals. zm zm




QUESTION 5 zm




The nurse teaches a client about isoniazid. Which client statement indicates the need f
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or further teaching?
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ANSWER

I will stop the medication if I have fatigue and nausea.
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QUESTION 6 zm




The client takes oral ibandronate 150 mg once a month. The nurse includes which ins
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tructions in the teaching ? zm zm zm zm




ANSWER

-Take the medication the same day of each month. -
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Sit or stand 60 minutes after taking the medications.
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QUESTION 7 zm




The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute salicylate poisoning. Which signs an
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d symptoms does the nurse expect to observe?
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ANSWER

Disorientation or increased pulse rate zm zm zm zm