2023-2024 HESI Pharmacology Practice Question With Answers (245 Solved Questions)
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HESI Pharmacology Exam PracticeQuestions(245 Terms)with DetailedRationales2023-20241) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that theclient's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medicationshould the nurseprepare to administer as prescribed to the client?1. Calcium chloride2. Calcium gluconate3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)4. Large doses of vitamin D-Exact Answer:3. 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 bestfood item?1. Milk2. Water
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