PHARMACOLOGY HESI 315
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new
prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weight change in the last month
Answer: A. Liver function laboratory result - correct answer-A. Liver function
laboratory results
The nurse is preparing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)and a chronic productive cough for discharged home.Which prescribed
medication should nurse reviews with the client to manage this symptoms?
A Tiotropium.
B Prednisone
C Guaifenesin.
D Salmeterol. - correct answer-C Guaifenesin.
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
and is now performing discharge teaching with this patient. What should the nurse
include in the teaching about breathing techniques?
Use diaphragmatic breathing.
Exhale through a wide open mouth.
Use chest breathing.
, Make inhalation longer than exhalation. - correct answer-Use diaphragmatic
breathing.
Before administering a newly prescribed dose of terbinafine HCI to a client with
fungal infection toenail infection, which assessment finding is most important for the
nurse to address?
a. White blood cell count of 8,500/mm3 or 85x10/l(SI)
b. Employed as a construction worker.
c. Toenails appear thick and yellow.
d. Reported history of alcoholism. - correct answer-Reported history of alcoholism
A client with bipolar disorder admitted with severe depression and suicidal ideation
receives a prescription for lithium carbonate. Which instruction should the nurse
provide to the client?
a) Notify healthcare provider prior to dental procedure
b) Avoid consuming all foods that contain iodine.
c) Monitor blood glucose levels daily.
d) Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs). - correct answer-d)
Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs).
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a
prescription for epoetin alfa tow months ago . Which client finding best indicates that
the medication is 1effective?
a) Reports of increased energy levels and decreased fatigue
B) Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods.
C) Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
D) Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dl (120mmol/L). - correct answer-
Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
After taking lactulose (cholac) for several days. What therapeutic response for a
patient with hepatic encephalopathy?
a) reduce liquid stools
b) improve mental status
c) increase urine output
d) ability to ambulate independently - correct answer-improve mental status
A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is
prescribed. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A Replace salt with a salt substitute.
B Monitor skin for excessive bruising.
C Cover your skin before going outside.
D Limit intake of high-potassium foods. - correct answer-Limit intake of high-
potassium foods.
Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a client about self-
administration of a bulk-forming laxative.
A Avoid the intake of dairy products while using the medication.
B Take the medication one hour after meals and other medications.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new
prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weight change in the last month
Answer: A. Liver function laboratory result - correct answer-A. Liver function
laboratory results
The nurse is preparing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)and a chronic productive cough for discharged home.Which prescribed
medication should nurse reviews with the client to manage this symptoms?
A Tiotropium.
B Prednisone
C Guaifenesin.
D Salmeterol. - correct answer-C Guaifenesin.
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
and is now performing discharge teaching with this patient. What should the nurse
include in the teaching about breathing techniques?
Use diaphragmatic breathing.
Exhale through a wide open mouth.
Use chest breathing.
, Make inhalation longer than exhalation. - correct answer-Use diaphragmatic
breathing.
Before administering a newly prescribed dose of terbinafine HCI to a client with
fungal infection toenail infection, which assessment finding is most important for the
nurse to address?
a. White blood cell count of 8,500/mm3 or 85x10/l(SI)
b. Employed as a construction worker.
c. Toenails appear thick and yellow.
d. Reported history of alcoholism. - correct answer-Reported history of alcoholism
A client with bipolar disorder admitted with severe depression and suicidal ideation
receives a prescription for lithium carbonate. Which instruction should the nurse
provide to the client?
a) Notify healthcare provider prior to dental procedure
b) Avoid consuming all foods that contain iodine.
c) Monitor blood glucose levels daily.
d) Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs). - correct answer-d)
Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs).
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a
prescription for epoetin alfa tow months ago . Which client finding best indicates that
the medication is 1effective?
a) Reports of increased energy levels and decreased fatigue
B) Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods.
C) Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
D) Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dl (120mmol/L). - correct answer-
Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
After taking lactulose (cholac) for several days. What therapeutic response for a
patient with hepatic encephalopathy?
a) reduce liquid stools
b) improve mental status
c) increase urine output
d) ability to ambulate independently - correct answer-improve mental status
A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is
prescribed. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A Replace salt with a salt substitute.
B Monitor skin for excessive bruising.
C Cover your skin before going outside.
D Limit intake of high-potassium foods. - correct answer-Limit intake of high-
potassium foods.
Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a client about self-
administration of a bulk-forming laxative.
A Avoid the intake of dairy products while using the medication.
B Take the medication one hour after meals and other medications.
