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A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal
patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the
medication has been achieved?
A. Client denies recent episodes of angina.
B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1.
C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting.
D. Correct Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70.
A client is receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV
daily. The nurse anticipates an increase in which laboratory value as
the result of this medication?
A. Correct Serum glucose.
B. Serum calcium.
C. Red blood cells.
D. Serum potassium.
An adult client has prescriptions for morphine sulfate 2.5 mg IV q6h
and ketorolac (Toradol) 30 mg IV q6h. Which action should the nurse
implement?
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,NUR305 HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A. Correct Administer both medications according to the prescription.
B. Hold the ketorolac to prevent an antagonistic effect.
C. Hold the morphine to prevent an additive drug interaction.
D. Contact the healthcare provider to clarify the prescription.
A client's dose of isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) is increased from 40 mg to 60
mg PO daily. When the client reports the onset of a headache prior to the
next scheduled dose, which action should the nurse implement?
A. Hold the next scheduled dose of Imdur 60 mg and administer a
PRN dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
B. Administer the 40 mg of Imdur and then contact the healthcare provider.
C. Correct Administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN dose of
acetaminophen (Tylenol).
D. Do not administer the next dose of Imdur or any acetaminophen until
notifying the
healthcare provider.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(Tylenol), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area
of the body?
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A. Flank.
B. Correct Abdomen.
C. Chest.
D. Head.
Which antidiarrheal agent should be used with caution in clients taking
high dosages of aspirin for arthritis?
A. Loperamide (Imodium).
B. Probanthine (Propantheline).
C. Correct Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol).
D. Diphenoxylate hydrochloride with atropine (Lomotil).
An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The
nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to
A. Decrease production of gastric secretions.
NUR305 HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal
patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the
medication has been achieved?
A. Client denies recent episodes of angina.
B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1.
C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting.
D. Correct Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70.
A client is receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV
daily. The nurse anticipates an increase in which laboratory value as
the result of this medication?
A. Correct Serum glucose.
B. Serum calcium.
C. Red blood cells.
D. Serum potassium.
An adult client has prescriptions for morphine sulfate 2.5 mg IV q6h
and ketorolac (Toradol) 30 mg IV q6h. Which action should the nurse
implement?
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,NUR305 HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A. Correct Administer both medications according to the prescription.
B. Hold the ketorolac to prevent an antagonistic effect.
C. Hold the morphine to prevent an additive drug interaction.
D. Contact the healthcare provider to clarify the prescription.
A client's dose of isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) is increased from 40 mg to 60
mg PO daily. When the client reports the onset of a headache prior to the
next scheduled dose, which action should the nurse implement?
A. Hold the next scheduled dose of Imdur 60 mg and administer a
PRN dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol).
B. Administer the 40 mg of Imdur and then contact the healthcare provider.
C. Correct Administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN dose of
acetaminophen (Tylenol).
D. Do not administer the next dose of Imdur or any acetaminophen until
notifying the
healthcare provider.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(Tylenol), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area
of the body?
NUR305 HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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, NUR305 HESI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A. Flank.
B. Correct Abdomen.
C. Chest.
D. Head.
Which antidiarrheal agent should be used with caution in clients taking
high dosages of aspirin for arthritis?
A. Loperamide (Imodium).
B. Probanthine (Propantheline).
C. Correct Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol).
D. Diphenoxylate hydrochloride with atropine (Lomotil).
An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The
nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to
A. Decrease production of gastric secretions.
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