Pharm Hesi Practice Quizzes w/ Answers

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A client is taking hydromorphone (Dilaudid) PO every 4 hours at home. Following surgery, Dilaudid IV every 4 hours PRN and butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) IV every 4 hours PRN are prescribed for pain.... The client received a dose of the Dilaudid IV four hours ago, and is again requesting pain medication. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A. Alternate the two medications every 4 hours PRN for pain. B. Alternate the two medications every 2 hours PRN for pain. C. Administer only the Dilaudid every 4 hours PRN for pain. D. Administer only the Stadol every 4 hours PRN for pain. . 2. A peak and trough level is prescribed for a client receiving antibiotic therapy. When should the nurse should obtain the trough level? A. Sixty minutes after the antibiotic dose is administered. B. Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given. C. Upon completion of the prescribed antibiotic regime. D. An hour before the next antibiotic dose is given. . The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding the new medication? A. Take the medication at bedtime. B. Report presence of increased bruising. C. Check pulse before taking medication. D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair [Show More]

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