HESI RN
Wgu RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving metronidazole for Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's medication teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metronidazole with alcohol causes a disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, nausea). Avoiding alcohol during and 48 hours post-treatment is critical. Refrigeration, specific water intake, or post-meal dosing are not required.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving metronidazole for Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's medication teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metronidazole with alcohol causes a disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, nausea). Avoiding alcohol during and 48 hours post-treatment is critical. Refrigeration, specific water intake, or post-meal dosing are not required.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering the muscle relaxant baclofen by mouth (PO) to a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Baclofen causes dizziness and weakness, increasing fall risk. Advising slow, cautious movement prevents injuries. Intake/output, stopping antispasmodics, or frequent strength checks are less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A client with plaque psoriasis receives a new prescription for betamethasone valerate lotion. Which instruction should the nurse include in client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging betamethasone lotion into plaques enhances absorption and effectiveness. Facial application risks skin thinning, prolonged use is not specified, and gloves are unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the client’s concern about carbidopa-levodopa’s effectiveness guides targeted assessment. Urine color, dyskinesia, or meal timing are secondary until the specific issue is understood.