Practice Question
A client receives a prescription for IV famotidine. Which finding indicates to the nurse the medication is effective?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Reduced epigastric pain.
Rationale:
⏺️Famotidine is an H2 receptor antagonist that decreases gastric acid secretion, promoting healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and reducing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
⏺️The most direct measure of effectiveness is symptom relief, especially a reduction in epigastric pain caused by acid irritation.
⏺️Other effects, such as improved sleep, may occur, but pain reduction reflects the primary therapeutic goal.
⏺️Pain relief indicates healing of the mucosa and improved gastric comfort.
⏺️Long-term therapy may be required to maintain remission.
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A receives a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which statement made by the client indicates to the nurse that education was effective?
Answer Choices:
A. Consume foods that are high in iodine.
B. Administer levothyroxine at bed time.
C. Avoid the use of iron supplements.
D. Take medication on an empty stomach.
Patient Data.
Answer Choices:
A. Blood urea nitrogen 17 mg/dL (6.07 mmol/L).
B. Dosage in safe range.
C. No known allergies.
D. Potassium 4.4 mEq/L (4.4 mmol/L).
E. Used for prophylaxis.
F. Peripheral IV (PIV) in large vein.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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