HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which assessment provides the nurse with the nest information to evaluate the client’s therapeutic response to the drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia absorption in hepatic encephalopathy. Serum electrolytes and ammonia levels (
B) assess therapeutic response. Glucose (
A), stool (
C), and hepatic enzymes (
D) are less direct.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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