HESI LPN
Pharmacology HESI 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When administering medications to a group of clients, which client should the nurse closely monitor for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client is being instructed on the correct technique for using... what to provide the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider is evaluating the effectiveness of metaproterenol for... how do you know it's been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
How should the healthcare provider schedule the administering of propylthiouracil (PTU)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering iodine one hour before PTU is crucial to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness of PTU. This timing helps optimize the therapeutic benefits of PTU by allowing it to be absorbed efficiently without interference from iodine, ultimately leading to better treatment outcomes for the patient.
Question 5 of 5
When a client with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose, which parameter is essential to monitor for a response to the drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hepatic encephalopathy, the goal of lactulose therapy is to reduce blood ammonia levels by promoting its excretion in the stool. Therefore, monitoring serum electrolytes and ammonia levels is crucial to assess the effectiveness of lactulose in lowering ammonia levels and improving the client's condition.