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HESI bsn 225 RN Pharmacology

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Question 1:

When preparing to apply a scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch, the nurse notes that the previously applied patch is intact on the client's upper back and the client denies pain. Which action should the nurse take?

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Question 2:

A client with cystitis receives a prescription for phenazopyridine. Which information should the nurse explain to the client about its therapeutic effect?

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Question 3:

A client with peptic ulcer disease is scheduled to receive doses of pantoprazole IV and sucralfate PO before breakfast at 0730. The client reports experiencing heartburn when the nurse brings the scheduled medications. Which action should the nurse take?

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A client is receiving miotics for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The nurse determines that a priority nursing problem is "risk for injury." This nursing problem is based on which etiology?

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Question 5:

A client who is receiving pregabalin for fibromyalgia complains of tremors in the hands. Which action should the nurse implement?

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Question 6:

A client with a cold is taking the antitussive medication benzonatate. Which assessment information indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

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Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform which assessment?

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Question 8:

A client with a history of smoking cigarettes for many years arrives at the clinic and expresses a desire to stop smoking. The client receives a prescription for bupropion to reduce nicotine cravings. Which information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

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Question 9:

A client is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast to evaluate for pulmonary embolism. Which information in the client's history requires follow-up by the nurse?

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Question 10:

Based on a client's serum digoxin level, the client is diagnosed with digoxin toxicity. Which action should the nurse expect to implement?

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