BSN HESI 315 Pharmacology Exam V1
(Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions and
Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A-
Nightingale
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 - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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). - 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). - ANSWER
Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
(Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions and
Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A-
Nightingale
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 - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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). - 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). - ANSWER
Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
