HESI PHARMACOLOGY - LATEST 20215COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS.
1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for
what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
A) Penicillins.
B) Aminoglycosides.
C) Erythromycins.
D) Sulfonamides.
A) Penicillins.
Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as
cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise
precaution before administering this drug.
2. Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving
the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) for chemotherapy?
A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion.
B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities.
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity.
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
Cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) affects the rapidly growing cells of the body,
therefore stomatitis and mucosal ulcerations are key signs of antimetabolite
toxicity (C). (A, B, and D) are not typical interventions associated with the
administration of antimetabolites.
3. When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(Tylenol), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of
the body?
A) Flank.
B) Abdomen.
C) Chest.
D) Head.
B) Abdomen.
, Acetaminophen toxicity can result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially
important for the nurse
& ANSWERS.
1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for
what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
A) Penicillins.
B) Aminoglycosides.
C) Erythromycins.
D) Sulfonamides.
A) Penicillins.
Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as
cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise
precaution before administering this drug.
2. Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving
the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) for chemotherapy?
A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion.
B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities.
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity.
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
Cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) affects the rapidly growing cells of the body,
therefore stomatitis and mucosal ulcerations are key signs of antimetabolite
toxicity (C). (A, B, and D) are not typical interventions associated with the
administration of antimetabolites.
3. When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(Tylenol), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of
the body?
A) Flank.
B) Abdomen.
C) Chest.
D) Head.
B) Abdomen.
, Acetaminophen toxicity can result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially
important for the nurse
