HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease started a prescription for epoetin alfa two months ago. Which client finding best indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production. A hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL (
C) directly confirms improved anemia. Energy levels (
A) are subjective, iron therapy (
B) supports but doesn’t prove efficacy, and diet (
D) is supplementary.
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