HESI RN 311 Pharmacology | Nurselytic

Questions 41

HESI RN

Home > HESI RN > HESI Pharmacology > HESI RN 311 Pharmacology
HESI RN Test Bank

HESI RN 311 Pharmacology Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Priming ipratropium with 7 pumps (
D) is excessive; 2-4 sprays are sufficient, indicating a need for teaching. Rinsing mouth (
A), room temperature storage (
B), and spacer use (
C) are correct practices.

Question 2 of 5

A female client with osteoporosis has been taking a weekly dose of oral risedronate for several weeks. The client calls the clinic nurse to report increasing heartburn. How should the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Heartburn with risedronate suggests improper administration (e.g., not enough water, not staying upright). Asking how it’s taken (
C) identifies errors. Antacids (
A) interfere with absorption. Water (
B) is part of correct use but not diagnostic. Emergency care (
D) is premature.

Question 3 of 5

A client who is receiving pregabalin for fibromyalgia complains of tremors in the hands. Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tremors are a potential side effect of pregabalin (
C). Notifying the provider allows evaluation for dose adjustment or alternative therapy. Antianxiety drugs (
A) may mask symptoms without addressing the cause. Orthostatic hypotension (
B) is unrelated to tremors. Glucose levels (
D) are irrelevant without diabetes history.

Question 4 of 5

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is receiving calcium acetate 667 mg PO. A decrease in which blood value indicates to the nurse that the medication is having the desired effect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This question is identical to Question 13. Calcium acetate lowers serum phosphate (
C) by binding it in the GI tract. It does not affect potassium (
A) or pH (
D) and may raise calcium (
B). Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.

Question 5 of 5

When administering zolpidem to an older client, which computer documentation indicates that the desired outcome has been achieved?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: This question is identical to Question 15. Zolpidem treats insomnia; sleeping soundly (
D) indicates efficacy. Incontinence (
A), concentration (
B), and outbursts (
C) are unrelated. Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.

Similar Questions

Levothyroxine sodium is prescribed for a client with hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to report which symptom because it indicates that the client is taking too much levothyroxine sodium?
A client who has been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is experiencing gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the nurse include in this client’s teaching plan?
Prior to administering an oral dose of methylprednisolone, the nurse determines the client’s serum total calcium level is 5.5 mg/dL (1.375 mmol/L). What action is most important for the nurse to take?
A patient with peptic ulcer disease is scheduled to receive doses of pantoprazole IV and sucralfate PO before breakfast at 0800. The patient reports experiencing heartburn. The nurse brings the scheduled medications. Which action should the nurse take?
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the nurse plan to include in the discharge teaching?

Access More Questions!

HESI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

HESI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days