HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote the best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is best absorbed on an empty stomach, 2 hours after meals (
D). Multivitamins (
A) may contain interfering minerals. Crushing (
B) destroys enteric coating. Bedtime (
C) is not optimal.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a patient with major depression who is receiving a new prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Duloxetine is hepatically metabolized and risks hepatotoxicity. Liver function tests (
C) are critical to assess baseline liver health. Recent antidepressant use (
B) is important to avoid serotonin syndrome, but liver function is prioritized. Weight changes (
A) and family history (
D) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote the best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is best absorbed on an empty stomach, 2 hours after meals (
D). Multivitamins (
A) may contain interfering minerals. Crushing (
B) destroys enteric coating. Bedtime (
C) is not optimal.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse observes a client self-administering an epinephrine injection using an auto-injector pen. Which client action requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine auto-injectors are single-use; cleaning for re-use (
C) risks infection or malfunction. Thigh administration (
A) is correct. Injecting through clothing (
B) may reduce efficacy but is less critical.
Choice D is a duplicate and addressed by C.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is taking albendazole reports experiencing fatigue, nausea, and dark urine. The nurse observes a yellowing of the client’s skin and sclera. Which lab results should the nurse review?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albendazole is hepatically metabolized and can cause liver damage, indicated by fatigue, nausea, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing skin/sclera). Liver function tests (
D) assess damage severity (e.g., elevated AST/ALT). Renal (
A), thyroid (
B), and metabolic (
C) panels are unrelated to these symptoms.