HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW

The nurse is administering an aluminum-based antacid to a patient. Which side effect of this drug should the student consider? A) Rebound hyperacidity B) Acute constipation C) Chronic indigestion D) Dumping syndrome {{Correct Ans- A) Rebound hyperacidity The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto- Bismol) at home for several weeks, During the morning assessment, the nurse notices the patient has blue gums while doing the oral assessment. Which action would the nurse take? A) Ask the patient what he had to drink with breakfast B) This is a common side effect; nothing needs to be done C) Ask the patient if he has been eating blur-colored fruits D) Call the healthcare provider and report the blue gums {{Correct Ans- D) Call the healthcare provider and report the blue gums The nurse is caring for patient with severe constipation. Which laxative will produce the most rapid response? A) Magnesium oxide B) Psyllium (Metamucil) C) Magnesium hydroxide D) Docusate salts (Colace) {{Correct Ans- C) Magnesium hydroxide A patient on the oncology unit is experiencing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. Which drug will decrease nausea for this patient? A) Cimetidine B) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) C) Scopolamine (Scopace) D) Ondansetron (Zofran) {{Correct Ans- D) Ondansetron (Zofran)