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A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that
the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should
the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
Calcium chloride
Calcium gluconate
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are
medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of
acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be
avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level
by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
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The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The
nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the
medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being
treated for:
Acne
Eczema
Hair loss
Herpes simplex 1. Acne
Rationale:
Azelaic acid is a topical medication used to treat mild to moderate acne. The
acid appears to work by suppressing the growth of Propionibacterium acnes
and decreasing the proliferation of keratinocytes. Options 2, 3, and 4 are
incorrect.
Saquinavir (Invirase) is prescribed for the client who is human
immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse reinforces medication
instructions and tells the client to:
Avoid sun exposure.
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Eat low-calorie foods.
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Eat foods that are low in fat.
4. Take the medication on an empty stomach. 1. Avoid sun
exposure.
Rationale:
Saquinavir (Invirase) is an antiretroviral (protease inhibitor) used with other
antiretroviral medications to manage human immunodeficiency virus
infection. Saquinavir is administered with meals and is best absorbed if the
client consumes high-calorie, high-fat meals. Saquinavir can cause
photosensitivity, and the nurse should instruct the client to avoid sun
exposure.
Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Select
the interventions that the nurse includes when administering this medication.
Select all that apply.
Restrict fluid intake.
Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
Administer the medication with an antacid.
HESI PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK
(A+ GRADED) (2023-2024 UPDATE)
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that
the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should
the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
Calcium chloride
Calcium gluconate
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are
medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of
acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be
avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level
by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
,For help mail.
HESI PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK (2023 UPDATE)
(A+ GRADED)
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The
nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the
medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being
treated for:
Acne
Eczema
Hair loss
Herpes simplex 1. Acne
Rationale:
Azelaic acid is a topical medication used to treat mild to moderate acne. The
acid appears to work by suppressing the growth of Propionibacterium acnes
and decreasing the proliferation of keratinocytes. Options 2, 3, and 4 are
incorrect.
Saquinavir (Invirase) is prescribed for the client who is human
immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse reinforces medication
instructions and tells the client to:
Avoid sun exposure.
,For help mail.
HESI PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK (2023 UPDATE)
(A+ GRADED)
Eat low-calorie foods.
, For help mail.
HESI PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK (2023 UPDATE)
(A+ GRADED)
Eat foods that are low in fat.
4. Take the medication on an empty stomach. 1. Avoid sun
exposure.
Rationale:
Saquinavir (Invirase) is an antiretroviral (protease inhibitor) used with other
antiretroviral medications to manage human immunodeficiency virus
infection. Saquinavir is administered with meals and is best absorbed if the
client consumes high-calorie, high-fat meals. Saquinavir can cause
photosensitivity, and the nurse should instruct the client to avoid sun
exposure.
Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Select
the interventions that the nurse includes when administering this medication.
Select all that apply.
Restrict fluid intake.
Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
Administer the medication with an antacid.
