EVOLVE PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT REVIEW SOLUTION 100% GURANTEED PASS! A+ GRADE 2025/2026

EVOLVE PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT REVIEW SOLUTION 100% GURANTEED PASS! A+ GRADE 2025/2026 A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective? A) How much water have you been drinking each day? B) Does the urine color stain your toilet bowl or undergarments? C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency? D) Did your urine appear cloudy or have a foul odor on voiding? - Correct Answer-C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency? Feedback: Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary analgesic, acts on the mucosa of the urinary tract to relieve urinary pain, burning, itching, or urgency (C) associated with urethritis and cystitis. Although determining if the client is forcing fluids (A), experiencing staining from Pyridium's side effect (B), or having signs of a urinary infection (D) are worthwhile assessments, the therapeutic response of Pyridium is related to urinary discomforts only. A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce? A) Use suppository form of drugs. B) Avoid large public gatherings. C) Rise slowly when standing up. D) Shave with an electric razor. - Correct Answer-D) Shave with an electric razor. Feedback: Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone marrow depression caused by several antineoplastic agents. The client is experiencing a low platelet count and should use an electric razor (D) to reduce his risk of bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not indicated for a client who needs to implement thrombocytopenia precautions. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a year. Which adverse effect should the PN document in the client's record? Continues...