HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam With Answers (354 Solved Questions)
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HESI Pharmacology Exam PracticeQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED ALATEST VERSIONA healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate(Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is mostimportant for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergybefore administering this prescription?A) Penicillins.B) Aminoglycosides.C) Erythromycins.D) Sulfonamides.-CORRECT ANSWERSA) Penicillins.Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins,such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking forpenicillin allergy is a wise precaution before administering thisdrug.Which nursing intervention ismost important when caring for aclient receiving the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) forchemotherapy?A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion.B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities.C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity.-CORRECTANSWERSC) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.Cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) affects the rapidly growing cells ofthebody, therefore stomatitis and mucosal ulcerations are keysigns of antimetabolite toxicity (C). (A, B, and D) are not typicalinterventions associated with the administration ofantimetabolites.
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