HESI RN · HESI Pharmacology · HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
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Heparin sodium is prescribed for the client. The nurse expects that the healthcare provider will prescribe which of the following to monitor for a therapeutic effect of the medication?
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Correct Answer: Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Which instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
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Correct Answer: Report a pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute.
A client is taking docusate sodium (Colace). The nurse monitors which of the following to determine whether the client is experiencing a therapeutic effect from this medication?
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Correct Answer: Regular bowel movements
A client is receiving intravenous gentamicin (Garamycin). Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately?
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Correct Answer: Hearing loss
An older client recently has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?
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Correct Answer: Confusion
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