HESI Pharmacology
2021
1. A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams
PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's
instruction?: Take the medication with food.
2. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What
assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?: Blood
pressure.
3. A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in
4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is
best for the nurse to implement?: q6h.
4. Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client
who just received a prescription for oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for
treatment of tri-chomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.): Increase fluid
intake, especially cranberry juice. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Use condoms until treatment is completed. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time.
5. An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise.
Which information should the nurse provide to the client?: Apply the patch at
least 4 hours prior to departure.
6. Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for
complica-tions during the use of an opioid analgesic?: A young adult with
inflammatory bowel disease.
7. A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month
ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain
and weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-
specific teaching the nurse should provide to this client?: Make an appointment
to see the healthcare provider because muscle pain may be an indication of a serious side
ettect
8. A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to: inhibit synthesis of
T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
9. Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired
effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has
been achieved?: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
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2021
10. A client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine
(Intropin) and an IV of normal saline at 50 ml/hour. The nurse
notes that the client's urinary output
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2021
1. A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams
PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's
instruction?: Take the medication with food.
2. A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What
assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?: Blood
pressure.
3. A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in
4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is
best for the nurse to implement?: q6h.
4. Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client
who just received a prescription for oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for
treatment of tri-chomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.): Increase fluid
intake, especially cranberry juice. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Use condoms until treatment is completed. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time.
5. An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise.
Which information should the nurse provide to the client?: Apply the patch at
least 4 hours prior to departure.
6. Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for
complica-tions during the use of an opioid analgesic?: A young adult with
inflammatory bowel disease.
7. A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month
ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain
and weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-
specific teaching the nurse should provide to this client?: Make an appointment
to see the healthcare provider because muscle pain may be an indication of a serious side
ettect
8. A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to: inhibit synthesis of
T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
9. Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired
effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has
been achieved?: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
1/
13
, HESI Pharmacology
2021
10. A client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine
(Intropin) and an IV of normal saline at 50 ml/hour. The nurse
notes that the client's urinary output
2/
13
