HESI LPN
Pharmacology HESI 55 Questions 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is prescribed dabigatran. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Drowsiness. Paroxetine, used for generalized anxiety disorder, can cause drowsiness. Clients should be advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery until they know how the medication affects them. Dry mouth, nausea, and headache are potential side effects of other medications but are not commonly associated with paroxetine.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed hydroxychloroquine. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.