HESI RN
RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic lower back pain has been taking ibuprofen PO twice a day for several months. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete? Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal complications, such as ulcers or bleeding. Abdominal pain may indicate these issues, making it the most critical assessment to monitor for potential adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at 0700. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication. Which action should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risedronate must be taken with water on an empty stomach to ensure absorption and prevent esophageal irritation. Milk interferes with absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value only.) The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: 200
Rationale: The IV bag contains 200 mL to be infused over 1 hour. Infusion rate = 200 mL ÷ 1 hour = 200 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) receives a new prescription for lorazepam. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse? Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping lorazepam abruptly if effects are not immediate can lead to withdrawal symptoms and rebound anxiety. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the prescribed regimen and consult the provider before discontinuing.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic lower back pain has been taking ibuprofen PO twice a day for several months. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete? Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term ibuprofen use can cause gastrointestinal complications, such as ulcers or bleeding. Abdominal pain may indicate these issues, making it the most critical assessment to monitor for potential adverse effects.