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HESI LPN · HESI LPN Pharmacology · Pharmacology HESI 2023 Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with iron supplements, which information should the nurse include in the discharge?

A. Take the tablet with a daily multivitamin

B. Crush the tablet and mix it with pudding

C. Bedtime is the best time to take the tablet

D. Wait 2 hours after meals to take the tablet

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Wait 2 hours after meals to take the tablet

Question 2 of 5

In the emergency department, a child is admitted for accidental ingestion of a poison. The practical nurse (PN) should know that inducing vomiting is recommended for which child?

A. An 8-month-old who ingested four to six ibuprofen tablets

B. A 3-year-old who drank an unknown amount of charcoal lighter fluid

C. A 16-month-old who ingested 2 ounces of acetaminophen elixir

D. A 2-year-old who ate a handful of automatic dishwasher detergent

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 16-month-old who ingested 2 ounces of acetaminophen elixir

Question 3 of 5

A client who is obtunded arrives in the emergency center with a suspected drug overdose. Intravenous naloxone is given, but within a short period, the client's level of consciousness deteriorates. What action should the nurse take first?

A. Initiate a second intravenous access site

B. Prepare to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

C. Determine the results of the drug toxicity screen

D. Administer an additional dose of naloxone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer an additional dose of naloxone

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of angina is prescribed amlodipine. The practical nurse (PN) should monitor the client for which adverse effect?

A. Headache

B. Peripheral edema

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Hypertension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Peripheral edema

Question 5 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed buspirone. The nurse should include which instruction in the client's teaching plan?

A. This medication may cause drowsiness; avoid driving.

B. This medication may take several weeks to take effect.

C. This medication can be taken on an as-needed basis.

D. This medication should be taken with food.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: This medication may take several weeks to take effect.

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