HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at 07:00. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risedronate requires an empty stomach and plain water (
D) for absorption. Milk (
B) contains calcium, reducing efficacy. Delaying for food (A,
C) is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action had the highest priority when administering a dose of codeine with acetaminophen to a client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codeine causes sedation and dizziness, increasing fall risk. Instructing assistance for ambulation (
C) prioritizes safety. Onset time (
A), constipation prevention (
B), and pain relief reporting (
D) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A client with benign prostatic receives a new prescription of tamsulosin. Which intervention should the nurse use to monitor an adverse reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tamsulosin, an alpha-blocker, risks hypotension, causing dizziness or fainting. Monitoring blood pressure (
C) detects this adverse effect. Urine output (
A), bladder scans (
B), and weights (
D) are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder admitted with severe depression and suicidal ideation receives a prescription for lithium carbonate, which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs increase lithium levels, risking toxicity (
A). Iodine (
B) is not contraindicated, dental notifications (
C) are general, and glucose monitoring (
D) is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions about a client’s new medication. How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid, a uricosuric drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Probenecid promotes uric acid excretion (
C), treating gout/hyperuricemia. It doesn’t reduce urination pain (
A), strengthen urinary system (
B), or directly prevent kidney stones (
D).