HESI RN
HESI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The loop diuretic furosemide is prescribed for a client with a history of heart failure (HF). Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat? Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, risking hypokalemia. Encouraging potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges, and peaches helps maintain electrolyte balance, supporting heart function in heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to apply the client’s scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch. The nurse notes the previously applied patch is intact on the client’s upper back and the client reports no pain. Which action should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl patches are replaced every 72 hours, with new patches applied to a different site to prevent skin irritation. Removing the old patch and applying the new one in a different location maintains effective pain control.
Question 3 of 5
A client with myasthenia gravis receives a new prescription for pyridostigmine. Which information should the nurse obtain prior to administering the medication? Which information should the nurse obtain prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridostigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is taken orally and can cause gastrointestinal side effects. Ensuring recent oral intake minimizes these effects and optimizes absorption, making it the most critical information to obtain before administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client who experiences migraine headaches reports having fewer headaches since using the herbal remedy feverfew. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in a teaching plan for this client? Which information is most important for the nurse to include in a teaching plan for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feverfew can interact with aspirin and NSAIDs, increasing bleeding risk due to its anticoagulant properties. This interaction is critical to include in the teaching plan to prevent adverse effects, especially since the client is using feverfew for migraines, where NSAIDs are commonly used.
Question 5 of 5
Six days after starting a prescription of an oral amoxicillin solution, a client calls the clinic to report the onset of a low grade fever. Which action should the nurse implement? Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-grade fever after starting amoxicillin may indicate an allergic reaction or other adverse effects. Determining if other symptoms, such as rash or breathing difficulties, are present is critical to assess the severity and guide further management.