HESI RN
HESI Bsn 225 RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
History and physical
Client is a 66-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He takes a metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide, and metformin. He went to his primary healthcare provider reporting that he had been having trouble controlling his blood pressure in the last few days. He has also had a severe headache. Client was a direct admit to the hospital from the primary healthcare provider's office.
Nurses notes
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Admitted the client to the medical floor. He informs that he already took his metoprolol,
hydrochlorothiazide, and metformin dose. He says his morning glucose was 111 mg/dL (6.16 mmol/L). Rates his pain as 6 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Minoxidil and ibuprofen given as prescribed.
1200
Pain rated at 1 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.
Lab results
Blood glucose 218mg/dl
Flowsheet
1000
Vital signs
. Temperature 99° F (37.2° C) orally
. Heart rate 59 beats/minute in atrial fibrillation
• Respiratory rate 20 breaths/minute
. Blood pressure 203/166 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
Orders
Admit to the medical floor
Heart healthy diet
Vital signs every 2 hours and as needed (PRN)
Give minoxidil 5 mg PO now
Give 400 mg ibuprofen PO PRN for pain
Check blood glucose before meals and at sleep (HS)
Question 1 of 5
Review H and P, nurse's notes, laboratory results, flow sheet, and prescriptions. Click to mark whether the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the minoxidil administered, a non-therapeutic side-effect, or an unrelated finding. Each row must have one option selected.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A: Dizziness is a minoxidil side effect (hypotension). B: High glucose relates to diabetes. C: Dry mouth is a possible side effect. D: Lowered blood pressure is therapeutic. E: Tachycardia is a side effect. F: Pain reduction relates to ibuprofen. G: Urine output is unrelated.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis starts a new prescription, baclofen, to control muscle spasticity. Three days later, the client calls the clinic nurse and reports feeling fatigued and dizzy. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue and dizziness are common baclofen side effects, so avoiding hazardous activities is appropriate. Stopping abruptly, increasing fluids/protein, or seeking emergency care are not warranted without further assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with atrial fibrillation who receives a prescription for warfarin. The international normalized ratio (INR) is 2.8. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 2.8 is within the therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation, but monitoring for bleeding is critical as a routine precaution. Repeating the sample, giving the dose, or notifying the provider are less immediate.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering SUBQ enoxaparin to a client following knee replacement surgery to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm3 indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk with enoxaparin, requiring immediate action. Creatinine, BUN, and hematocrit are within normal ranges.