2022 - 2023 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW

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2022 - 2023 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Adminis... ter the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals {{Correct Ans- D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching? A) Thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may occur B) Aspirin may be taken with this medication C) The patient may experience iron deficiency anema D) The patient may experience restlessness {{Correct Ans- A) Thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may occur A patient is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) and asks the nurse what the purpose of taking this medication is. Which is the nurse's best response? A) The medication helps reduce bacteria levels in the stomach B) The medication helps neutralize gastric acid in the stomach C) The medication is used to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa D) The medication can reduce the patient's constipation {{Correct Ans- C) The medication is used to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa [Show More]

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