PHARMA 2020 HESI Exam-with 100% verified answers

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PHARMA 2020 HESI Exam-with 100% verified answers A client receives a prescription for theophylline (Theo-Dur) PO to be initiated in the morning after the dose of theophylline IV is complete. The ... nurse determines that a theophylline level drawn yesterday was 22 mcg/mL. Based on this information, which action should the nurse implement? A. Hold the theophylline dose and notify the health care provider. B. Start the client on a half-dose of theophylline PO. C. The theophylline dose can be initiated as planned. D. The client is not ready to be weaned from the IV to the PO route The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results before a procedure in which a neuromuscular blocking agent is a standing order. Which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider? A. Hypokalemia B. Hyponatremia C. Hypercalcemia D. Hypomagnesemia The nurse is preparing a child for transport to the operating room for an emergency appendectomy. The anesthesiologist prescribes atropine sulfate (Atropine), IM STAT. What is the primary purpose for administering this drug to the child at this time? A. Decrease the oral secretions B. Reduce the child's anxiety C. Potentiate the opioid effects D. Prevent possible peritonitis CONTINUED.... [Show More]

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