Hesi Pharmacology Version 1 Questions 1 Through 100

2021 HESI Pharmacology Version 1(100 Questions and Answers withRationale)written byBestScoreswww.stuvia.comDownloaded by: danyaguilarr | [email protected] of this document is illegalStuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study MaterialDownloaded by: danyaguilarr | [email protected] of this document is illegal2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 - Questions 1 through 100 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. 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? 1. Milk 2. Water 3. Apple