BSN 315 Pharmacology II HESI Assignment Exam Review
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1. What is the primary reason for advising a client taking misoprostol to use
contraception during intercourse?
Misoprostol is ineffective without contraception.
Misoprostol has no effect on pregnancy.
Misoprostol is safe to use during pregnancy.
Misoprostol can cause uterine contractions and may lead to
abortion.
2. A patient receiving propylthiouracil reports symptoms of fatigue and weight
gain. What should the nurse assess to determine if the medication is
effective?
Electrolyte levels.
Liver function tests.
Thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4).
Blood glucose levels.
3. What is the recommended dosing schedule for procainamide in a client with
dysrhythmia?
Every 6 hours
QID
PC and bedtime
AC and bedtime
,4. Why is it important for the nurse to assess the serum potassium level before
administering digitalis?
Assessing potassium levels is only necessary for diabetic patients.
Low potassium levels can increase the risk of digitalis toxicity.
High potassium levels enhance the effectiveness of digitalis.
Potassium levels do not affect digitalis administration.
5. If a patient taking digoxin and atorvastatin reports experiencing severe
vomiting, what should the nurse's immediate action be?
Encourage the patient to drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.
Reassure the patient that vomiting is a common side effect.
Assess the patient's vital signs and notify the healthcare provider.
6. A nurse is educating a patient who is taking misoprostol and is sexually active.
What should the nurse emphasize regarding contraception?
The patient can rely on natural family planning methods while taking
misoprostol.
The patient should use effective contraception to prevent
unintended pregnancy due to the risks associated with misoprostol.
The patient does not need to worry about contraception while taking
misoprostol.
The patient should avoid all sexual activity while on misoprostol.
7. A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The
nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
, increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced
by the thyroid.
inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood.
decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood.
8. A patient with insomnia is also taking a medication for heart failure. Which
consideration should the nurse keep in mind when administering
Phentobarbital sodium?
Phentobarbital sodium will enhance the effects of diuretics
Phentobarbital sodium can replace heart failure medications
Potential drug interactions with heart failure medications
Phentobarbital sodium is safe to use without any considerations
9. If a patient on ampicillin sodium develops a rash and is unsure whether to
continue the medication, what should the nurse advise them to do?
Continue taking the medication as prescribed.
Contact their healthcare provider for guidance.
Take an antihistamine and continue the medication.
Stop taking the medication without consulting anyone.
10. A child diagnosed with CHF is receiving maintenance doses of digoxin and
furosemide. She is rubbing her eyes when she is looking at the lights in the
room and her HR is 70 BPM. The nurse expects which lab finding?
hypomagnesmia
, hypokalemia
hypophosphatemia
hypocalcemia
11. A client with a dysrhtymia is to recieve procainamide in 4 divided doses over
the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for the nurse to implement?
After meals and at bedtime
QID
Before meals and at bedtime
Every 6 hours
12. What is one important instruction a nurse should give to a patient taking
metronidazole?
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Increase intake of dairy products.
Take the medication on an empty stomach.
Limit physical activity during treatment.
13. When a person who is receiving adenosine exhibits facial flushing and chest
pain, which action should the nurse take first?
Discontinue the infusion
Administer oxygen
Assess vital signs
Initiate CPR
2026 | Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. What is the primary reason for advising a client taking misoprostol to use
contraception during intercourse?
Misoprostol is ineffective without contraception.
Misoprostol has no effect on pregnancy.
Misoprostol is safe to use during pregnancy.
Misoprostol can cause uterine contractions and may lead to
abortion.
2. A patient receiving propylthiouracil reports symptoms of fatigue and weight
gain. What should the nurse assess to determine if the medication is
effective?
Electrolyte levels.
Liver function tests.
Thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4).
Blood glucose levels.
3. What is the recommended dosing schedule for procainamide in a client with
dysrhythmia?
Every 6 hours
QID
PC and bedtime
AC and bedtime
,4. Why is it important for the nurse to assess the serum potassium level before
administering digitalis?
Assessing potassium levels is only necessary for diabetic patients.
Low potassium levels can increase the risk of digitalis toxicity.
High potassium levels enhance the effectiveness of digitalis.
Potassium levels do not affect digitalis administration.
5. If a patient taking digoxin and atorvastatin reports experiencing severe
vomiting, what should the nurse's immediate action be?
Encourage the patient to drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.
Reassure the patient that vomiting is a common side effect.
Assess the patient's vital signs and notify the healthcare provider.
6. A nurse is educating a patient who is taking misoprostol and is sexually active.
What should the nurse emphasize regarding contraception?
The patient can rely on natural family planning methods while taking
misoprostol.
The patient should use effective contraception to prevent
unintended pregnancy due to the risks associated with misoprostol.
The patient does not need to worry about contraception while taking
misoprostol.
The patient should avoid all sexual activity while on misoprostol.
7. A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The
nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
, increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced
by the thyroid.
inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood.
decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood.
8. A patient with insomnia is also taking a medication for heart failure. Which
consideration should the nurse keep in mind when administering
Phentobarbital sodium?
Phentobarbital sodium will enhance the effects of diuretics
Phentobarbital sodium can replace heart failure medications
Potential drug interactions with heart failure medications
Phentobarbital sodium is safe to use without any considerations
9. If a patient on ampicillin sodium develops a rash and is unsure whether to
continue the medication, what should the nurse advise them to do?
Continue taking the medication as prescribed.
Contact their healthcare provider for guidance.
Take an antihistamine and continue the medication.
Stop taking the medication without consulting anyone.
10. A child diagnosed with CHF is receiving maintenance doses of digoxin and
furosemide. She is rubbing her eyes when she is looking at the lights in the
room and her HR is 70 BPM. The nurse expects which lab finding?
hypomagnesmia
, hypokalemia
hypophosphatemia
hypocalcemia
11. A client with a dysrhtymia is to recieve procainamide in 4 divided doses over
the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for the nurse to implement?
After meals and at bedtime
QID
Before meals and at bedtime
Every 6 hours
12. What is one important instruction a nurse should give to a patient taking
metronidazole?
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Increase intake of dairy products.
Take the medication on an empty stomach.
Limit physical activity during treatment.
13. When a person who is receiving adenosine exhibits facial flushing and chest
pain, which action should the nurse take first?
Discontinue the infusion
Administer oxygen
Assess vital signs
Initiate CPR
