HESI RN
HESI Bsn 225 RN Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Based on a client's serum digoxin level, the client is diagnosed with digoxin toxicity. Which action should the nurse expect to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking acid-base and electrolyte values is critical to manage digoxin toxicity, as imbalances like hypokalemia exacerbate toxicity. Changing routes, cardioversion, or potassium administration are not immediate actions without further assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering sucralfate to a client with stomatitis secondary to chemotherapy. The client wants to take the medication after breakfast. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sucralfate must be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before meals, to effectively coat the mucosa. Post-meal administration, refusal documentation, or meal-time dosing are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A client with narcolepsy receives a new prescription for methylphenidate. Prior to administration of the medication, the nurse should review the medical record for which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate, a stimulant, can exacerbate hypertension, requiring careful review of blood pressure history. Hypercholesterolemia, bronchitis, and diabetes are less critical concerns.
Question 4 of 5
When administering zolpidem to an older client, which computer documentation indicates that the desired outcome has been achieved?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zolpidem is a sedative for insomnia, and sleeping soundly through the night indicates its effectiveness. Emotional outbursts, concentration, and incontinence are not primary targets of zolpidem.
Question 5 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires daily subcutaneous administration, so teaching self-injection skills is essential. It’s not dosed based on meal readings, adjusted for ketoacidosis, or used for hypoglycemia.