HESI Pharmacology 2023 Test BankHESI Pharmacology 2023 Test Bank
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should the nurs
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HESI Pharmacology 2023 Test BankHESI Pharmacology 2023 Test Bank
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed
to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is
experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride
are medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a
result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of
vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone,
decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and
lowering the serum calcium concentration.
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2. The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client.
The nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because
of the medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client
is being treated for:
1. Acne
2. Eczema
3. Hair loss
4. Herpes simplex 1. Acne
Rationale:
Azelaic acid is a topical medication used to treat mild to moderate
acne. The acid appears to work by suppressing the growth of
Propionibacterium acnes and decreasing the proliferation of
keratinocytes. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect.
3. Saquinavir (Invirase) is prescribed for the client who is human
immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse reinforces medication
instructions and tells the client to:
1. Avoid sun exposure.
2. Eat low-calorie foods.
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3. Eat foods that are low in fat.
4. Take the medication on an empty stomach. 1. Avoid sun
exposure.
Rationale:
Saquinavir (Invirase) is an a
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