HESI RN Pharmacology Exam
Laxative assessment correct answers Before administering a laxative to
a bedfast
client, it is most important for the nurse to observe the skin integrity of the
client's
and rectal
sacral
areas.
Ginkgo biloba teaching correct answers When teaching a client with
multiple
about sclerosis
ginkgo biloba, it is most important for the nurse to include
information
potential about thewith aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-
interaction
inflammatory drugs.
Benefits of TMP-SMZ (Bactrim) correct answers In explaining the
benefits of the
combination anti-infective drug TMP-SMZ (Bactrim) to a client receiving the
medication
for a urinary tract infection, the nurse should provide rationale that the two
drugs work
together to reduce resistance of the bacterial
infection.
Haldol side effects correct answers When a client being treated with
Haldol for
schizophrenia complains of jaw tightness and a stiff neck, the nurse should
implement
the intervention of giving a PRN dose of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl).
Intervention for Lispro Humalog insulin correct answers The most
important
intervention for the nurse to implement for a client receiving Lispro Humalog
insulin ismeals
provide to at the same time that insulin is
given.
NSAIDs and anemia correct answers When a client with rheumatoid arthritis
who takes anti-inflammatory drugs every day is being treated for
nonsteroidal
anemia, the
important most
intervention for the nurse to include in the plan of care is to
observe for
gastrointestinal
bleeding.
Theophylline level interpretation correct answers Based on a theophylline
level of 22
mcg/mL drawn yesterday, the nurse can determine that the theophylline
dose canas
initiated beplanned for a client receiving theophylline (Theo-
Dur) PO.
Lab result to report for neuromuscular blocking agent correct answers When
reviewing
a client's laboratory results before a procedure in which a neuromuscular
blocking
is agent
a standing order, the nurse should report the finding of hypokalemia to the
health care
provide
r.
Atropine sulfate purpose correct answers The primary purpose for
administering
atropine sulfate (Atropine), IM STAT, to a child prior to an emergency
appendectomy
to decrease theisoral
secretions.
, Digoxin toxicity risk factor correct answers When caring for a client on
digoxin (Lanoxin)
therapy, the nurse should be alert for digoxin toxicity, which is more likely
to occur
client within aa low serum potassium
level.
Superinfection symptom correct answers A complaint of 'My mouth feels
sore' the
alert shouldnurse to the possibility that a client receiving anti-infective drug
therapy for a infection has contracted a
postoperative
superinfection.
Tetracycline absorption interference correct answers When a client taking
tetracycline
hydrochloride (Sumycin) for urethritis tells the nurse about concurrent
medication
the nurse should use, identify that sucralfate (Carafate) could interfere with the
absorption of
tetracyclin
e.
Nitroglycerin effectiveness assessment correct answers Following the
administration
sublingual of
nitroglycerin, a decrease in the level of chest pain
indicates that
medication wasthe
effective.
Heparin therapeutic goal correct answers The achievement of a
therapeutic
heparin goal for
administration is represented by alteration of the partial
thromboplastin time
(PTT)
.
Naloxone hydrochloride for opioid overdose correct answers If a client
with opioid
overdose becomes comatose, the nurse should prepare to administer
naloxone
hydrochloride
(Narcan).
Benefits of multiple drugs for tuberculosis correct answers When a client
with recently
was HIV who diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) asks why they need to
take multiplefor TB, the nurse should provide the information that multiple
medications
drugs
the prevent
development of resistant
organisms.
Severe acute anaphylactic response correct answers If a client
experiences
acute symptoms severesuch as hives, difficulty breathing, and hypotension two
hours after
taking the first dose of penicillin, the nurse should recognize this as a
severe acute response that requires immediate
anaphylactic
action.
Gentamicin sulfate treatment contraindication correct answers
When initiating
treatment with IV infusions of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin), the nurse
shouldifask
client they the
have ever been diagnosed with
cancer.
Opiate tolerance explanation correct answers When a male client who
has chronic
back pain on long-term pain medication management asks why his pain relief
therapy
not is
as effective as it was 2 months ago, the nurse should
respond that
pharmacodynamics tolerance requires increased drug levels to achieve the
same effect.
Hepatotoxic antibiotic instruction correct answers When providing
discharge
instructions to a client who has received a prescription for an
antibiotic that is
Laxative assessment correct answers Before administering a laxative to
a bedfast
client, it is most important for the nurse to observe the skin integrity of the
client's
and rectal
sacral
areas.
Ginkgo biloba teaching correct answers When teaching a client with
multiple
about sclerosis
ginkgo biloba, it is most important for the nurse to include
information
potential about thewith aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-
interaction
inflammatory drugs.
Benefits of TMP-SMZ (Bactrim) correct answers In explaining the
benefits of the
combination anti-infective drug TMP-SMZ (Bactrim) to a client receiving the
medication
for a urinary tract infection, the nurse should provide rationale that the two
drugs work
together to reduce resistance of the bacterial
infection.
Haldol side effects correct answers When a client being treated with
Haldol for
schizophrenia complains of jaw tightness and a stiff neck, the nurse should
implement
the intervention of giving a PRN dose of diphenhydramine
(Benadryl).
Intervention for Lispro Humalog insulin correct answers The most
important
intervention for the nurse to implement for a client receiving Lispro Humalog
insulin ismeals
provide to at the same time that insulin is
given.
NSAIDs and anemia correct answers When a client with rheumatoid arthritis
who takes anti-inflammatory drugs every day is being treated for
nonsteroidal
anemia, the
important most
intervention for the nurse to include in the plan of care is to
observe for
gastrointestinal
bleeding.
Theophylline level interpretation correct answers Based on a theophylline
level of 22
mcg/mL drawn yesterday, the nurse can determine that the theophylline
dose canas
initiated beplanned for a client receiving theophylline (Theo-
Dur) PO.
Lab result to report for neuromuscular blocking agent correct answers When
reviewing
a client's laboratory results before a procedure in which a neuromuscular
blocking
is agent
a standing order, the nurse should report the finding of hypokalemia to the
health care
provide
r.
Atropine sulfate purpose correct answers The primary purpose for
administering
atropine sulfate (Atropine), IM STAT, to a child prior to an emergency
appendectomy
to decrease theisoral
secretions.
, Digoxin toxicity risk factor correct answers When caring for a client on
digoxin (Lanoxin)
therapy, the nurse should be alert for digoxin toxicity, which is more likely
to occur
client within aa low serum potassium
level.
Superinfection symptom correct answers A complaint of 'My mouth feels
sore' the
alert shouldnurse to the possibility that a client receiving anti-infective drug
therapy for a infection has contracted a
postoperative
superinfection.
Tetracycline absorption interference correct answers When a client taking
tetracycline
hydrochloride (Sumycin) for urethritis tells the nurse about concurrent
medication
the nurse should use, identify that sucralfate (Carafate) could interfere with the
absorption of
tetracyclin
e.
Nitroglycerin effectiveness assessment correct answers Following the
administration
sublingual of
nitroglycerin, a decrease in the level of chest pain
indicates that
medication wasthe
effective.
Heparin therapeutic goal correct answers The achievement of a
therapeutic
heparin goal for
administration is represented by alteration of the partial
thromboplastin time
(PTT)
.
Naloxone hydrochloride for opioid overdose correct answers If a client
with opioid
overdose becomes comatose, the nurse should prepare to administer
naloxone
hydrochloride
(Narcan).
Benefits of multiple drugs for tuberculosis correct answers When a client
with recently
was HIV who diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) asks why they need to
take multiplefor TB, the nurse should provide the information that multiple
medications
drugs
the prevent
development of resistant
organisms.
Severe acute anaphylactic response correct answers If a client
experiences
acute symptoms severesuch as hives, difficulty breathing, and hypotension two
hours after
taking the first dose of penicillin, the nurse should recognize this as a
severe acute response that requires immediate
anaphylactic
action.
Gentamicin sulfate treatment contraindication correct answers
When initiating
treatment with IV infusions of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin), the nurse
shouldifask
client they the
have ever been diagnosed with
cancer.
Opiate tolerance explanation correct answers When a male client who
has chronic
back pain on long-term pain medication management asks why his pain relief
therapy
not is
as effective as it was 2 months ago, the nurse should
respond that
pharmacodynamics tolerance requires increased drug levels to achieve the
same effect.
Hepatotoxic antibiotic instruction correct answers When providing
discharge
instructions to a client who has received a prescription for an
antibiotic that is
