HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking diclofenac, an NSAID drug for rheumatoid arthritis. During a clinic visit, the client appears pale and reports increasing fatigue. Which of the client’s serum laboratory values is most important for the nurse to review?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diclofenac risks GI bleeding, causing anemia. Pallor and fatigue suggest low hemoglobin (
D), requiring review. Glucose (
A), protein (
B), and sodium (
C) are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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