HESI: Pharmacology Test Bank_ distinction level Exam Solutions has everything; Spring 2023.

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? 1 Amantadine 2 Bupropion 3 Phenelzine 4Hydroxyzine correct answer: Amantadine A male client asks the nurse why condoms should not be lubricated with the spermicide nonoxynol-9. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? correct answer: Nonoxynol-9 provides no protection from STDs and has been linked to the transmission of HIV. What are the desired outcomes that the nurse expects when administering a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)? Select all that apply 1 Diuresis 2 Pain relief 3 Antipyresis 4 Bronchodilation 5 Anticoagulation 6 Reduced inflammation correct answer: 2,3,6 the nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit who has developed stomatitis during chemotherapy. The nurse would plan which of the following measures to treat this complication? brush the teeth and use nonwauxed dental floss at least twice a day rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline place the client on NPO status for 12 hours, then resume liquids use lemon and glycerin swabs correct answer: rinse the mouth with diluted baking soda or saline A client taking linezolid (Zyvox) at home for an infected foot ulcer calls the home care nurse to report the onset of watery diarrhea. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A. schedule appointments to obtain blood samples for drug peak and trough levels B. reassure the client that this is an expected effect that will resolve in a few days C. instruct the client to obtain a stool specimen to be taken to the laboratory for analysis D. advise the client to begin taking an over-the-counter antidiarrheal agent correct answer: c A 6-year-old child is admitted to the emergency department with status epilepticus. His parents report that his seizure disorder has been managed with phenytoin (Dilantin), 50 mg PO bid, for the past year. Which drug should the nurse plan to administer in the emergency department? A. Phenytoin (Dilantin) B. Diazepam (Vailum) C. Phenobarbital (Luminal) D. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) correct answer: b the client with an infected leg wound that is draining purulent material has a prescription for sodium hypochlorite (dakin solution) to be used in the care of the wound. the nurse would do which of the following while using this solution? let the solution run freely over normal skin tissue pour sterile sponges and pack in wound rinse off immediately following irrigation use each bottle of solution for 2 weeks before replacing correct answer: rinse off immediately following irrigation a client with a history of coronary artery disease has developed diabetes insidious as a result of cranial surgery. the clients medication therapy will include vasopressin (Pitressin) the nurse monitors this client most carefully for which of the following sign symptoms that indicates an adverse effect of this medication? chest pain joint stiffness depression nagging cough correct answer: chest pain The client with psoriasis is being treated with calcipotrine (Dovonex) cream. Administratio