PHARM HESI practice Exam
Questions And Answers 2024
Updated With Detailed Answers
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,An antacid Maalox is prescribed for a client with
peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the
purpose of this medication is to - ANSWER-maintain
a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (cephulac),
which outcome would indicate that the drug is
performing as intended? - ANSWER-Two or three
soft stools per day
the healthcare provider pescribes digoxin for a
client diagnosed with cogestive heart failure. which
intervention should the nurse implement prior to
adminstering the digoxin? - ANSWER-Assess the
serum potassium level
-hypokalemia (decrease serum potassium) will
precipitate dig toxicity in persons receiving dig
,Following the administration of sublingual
nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute
anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates
to the nurse that he desired effect as been achieved
- ANSWER-client states chest pain is relieved
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
PTU. the nurse knows the action of the drug is to -
ANSWER-Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T by the thyroid
gland
Client with parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-
levodopa (sinemet) which observation by the nurse
would indicate that the desired outcome of the med
is being achieved? - ANSWER-Lessen of tremors
heparin treatment for pulmonary embolism,a client
is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin -
ANSWER-Pt/ INR
, post op client has been receiving a continuous IV
infusion of meperidine (demerol) 35 mg/hr for four
days. client has a PRN prescription for demerol
100mg PO q3h. Client has become increasingly
restless, irritable and confused, stating seeing bugs
all over the place. what action do you take first -
ANSWER-decrease the IV infusion rate of the
meperidine (demerol) per protocol
a client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine
and an IV of normal saline at 50ml/hr. the nurse
notes that the clients urinary output has been
20ml/hr for the last two hours. which intervention -
ANSWER-notify the healthcare provider of urinary
output
1151) A client begins treatment with
pyridostigmine bromide therapy for myasthenia
gravis. Which action would the nurse perform in
administration of the medication?
Questions And Answers 2024
Updated With Detailed Answers
Rated 100%
,An antacid Maalox is prescribed for a client with
peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the
purpose of this medication is to - ANSWER-maintain
a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (cephulac),
which outcome would indicate that the drug is
performing as intended? - ANSWER-Two or three
soft stools per day
the healthcare provider pescribes digoxin for a
client diagnosed with cogestive heart failure. which
intervention should the nurse implement prior to
adminstering the digoxin? - ANSWER-Assess the
serum potassium level
-hypokalemia (decrease serum potassium) will
precipitate dig toxicity in persons receiving dig
,Following the administration of sublingual
nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute
anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates
to the nurse that he desired effect as been achieved
- ANSWER-client states chest pain is relieved
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
PTU. the nurse knows the action of the drug is to -
ANSWER-Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T by the thyroid
gland
Client with parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-
levodopa (sinemet) which observation by the nurse
would indicate that the desired outcome of the med
is being achieved? - ANSWER-Lessen of tremors
heparin treatment for pulmonary embolism,a client
is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin -
ANSWER-Pt/ INR
, post op client has been receiving a continuous IV
infusion of meperidine (demerol) 35 mg/hr for four
days. client has a PRN prescription for demerol
100mg PO q3h. Client has become increasingly
restless, irritable and confused, stating seeing bugs
all over the place. what action do you take first -
ANSWER-decrease the IV infusion rate of the
meperidine (demerol) per protocol
a client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine
and an IV of normal saline at 50ml/hr. the nurse
notes that the clients urinary output has been
20ml/hr for the last two hours. which intervention -
ANSWER-notify the healthcare provider of urinary
output
1151) A client begins treatment with
pyridostigmine bromide therapy for myasthenia
gravis. Which action would the nurse perform in
administration of the medication?
