2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 With Answers (100 Solved Questions)

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2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1–Questions 1through 1001) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client'sserum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare toadminister as prescribed to the client?1.Calcium chloride2.Calcium gluconate3.Calcitonin (Miacalcin)4.Large doses of vitamin D3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)Rationale:The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencinghypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used forthe treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hypocalcemia. Inhypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroidhormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption andlowering the serum calcium concentration.2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiencyanemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best fooditem?1.Milk2.Water3.Apple juice4.Orange juice4. Orange juiceRationale:Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should beinstructed to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high invitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not assist in absorption.Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C than apple juice.3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nursemonitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presenceof systemic toxicity from this medication?1.Tinnitus2.Diarrhea3.Constipation4.Decreased respirations1. TinnitusRationale:

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