BSN 315 HESI Pharmacology Actual Exam (Latest Update)
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14. A client uses transdermal contraceptive calls to the clinic because she forgot to apply a new patch three days ago.
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?: Apply the new patch today and use a backup method for 7 days.
15. A female client with a history of PUD receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which information provided by the client
indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?: Ensure a negative pregnancy test results 2 weeks before therapy.
16. The nurse is caring for an older client with multiple comorbidities. Which medication should the nurse recognize as
increasing the client's risk for fractures?: Lansoprazole
17. During a home visit the nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's disease who recently started a new prescription for
rivastigmine. The caregiver reports that the client seems to be thinking more clearly but is not sleeping well at night. Which
action should the nurse take?: Explain to the caregiver that insomnia is a common and temporary side effect when the
medication is first started 34. The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin
hydrochloride tablets which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instructions should be included
in the
teaching plan?: Increase fluid intake while taking the medication
Limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds. Report any tendon pain or swelling to the HCP immediately.
35. A client with emphysema is complaining of difficulty breathing and is exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse
administers albuterol as prescribed for the third time within last 12 hours. Which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse?: Irregular rapid heartbeat
36. The healthcare provider prescribes ceftazidime 1500 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours. The available vial is labeled
"ceftazidime 1 gram." And the instructions for reconstitution state for IV use add 10 ml sterile water for injection.
Concentration after reconstitution 100 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?: 15
37. The nurse observes that a client has become lethargic 30 minutes after receiving an opioid injection for pain. Which V/S
should the nurse obtain first?: RR
38. The home health nurse observes a client self - administering an epinephrine injection using an auto-injector pen. Which
client requires intervention by the nurse?: Cleanses the injection pen for re-use.
39. A client has a prescription for clopidogrel bisulfate 75mg by mouth daily at 0900. In which situation should the nurse
hold this medication?: Elective surgery is scheduled in two hours
40. An adolescent with MDD has been taking duloxetine for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires
immediate follow up?: Describes life as without purpose
41. A male client with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder starts a prescription for clonazepam. One week later the nurse
observes that his speech is slurred and he has an ataxic gait. Which action should the nurse implement?: Explain the need to
refrain from alcohol use while taking the drug.
42. Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that a client is having an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?:
Wheezing and dyspnea
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14. A client uses transdermal contraceptive calls to the clinic because she forgot to apply a new patch three days ago.
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?: Apply the new patch today and use a backup method for 7 days.
15. A female client with a history of PUD receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which information provided by the client
indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?: Ensure a negative pregnancy test results 2 weeks before therapy.
16. The nurse is caring for an older client with multiple comorbidities. Which medication should the nurse recognize as
increasing the client's risk for fractures?: Lansoprazole
17. During a home visit the nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's disease who recently started a new prescription for
rivastigmine. The caregiver reports that the client seems to be thinking more clearly but is not sleeping well at night. Which
action should the nurse take?: Explain to the caregiver that insomnia is a common and temporary side effect when the
medication is first started 34. The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin
hydrochloride tablets which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instructions should be included
in the
teaching plan?: Increase fluid intake while taking the medication
Limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds. Report any tendon pain or swelling to the HCP immediately.
35. A client with emphysema is complaining of difficulty breathing and is exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse
administers albuterol as prescribed for the third time within last 12 hours. Which assessment finding warrants immediate
intervention by the nurse?: Irregular rapid heartbeat
36. The healthcare provider prescribes ceftazidime 1500 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours. The available vial is labeled
"ceftazidime 1 gram." And the instructions for reconstitution state for IV use add 10 ml sterile water for injection.
Concentration after reconstitution 100 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?: 15
37. The nurse observes that a client has become lethargic 30 minutes after receiving an opioid injection for pain. Which V/S
should the nurse obtain first?: RR
38. The home health nurse observes a client self - administering an epinephrine injection using an auto-injector pen. Which
client requires intervention by the nurse?: Cleanses the injection pen for re-use.
39. A client has a prescription for clopidogrel bisulfate 75mg by mouth daily at 0900. In which situation should the nurse
hold this medication?: Elective surgery is scheduled in two hours
40. An adolescent with MDD has been taking duloxetine for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires
immediate follow up?: Describes life as without purpose
41. A male client with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder starts a prescription for clonazepam. One week later the nurse
observes that his speech is slurred and he has an ataxic gait. Which action should the nurse implement?: Explain the need to
refrain from alcohol use while taking the drug.
42. Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that a client is having an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?:
Wheezing and dyspnea
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