HESI RN
Wgu HESI RN Pharmacology 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about acetaminophen. Which information provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking additional acetaminophen doses risks overdose and liver damage. Clients should follow prescribed dosing and consult providers if pain persists. Avoiding alcohol, reporting urine color changes, and stopping for rashes are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning the home care of a client who is receiving a mydriatic medication. Which environment is best for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mydriatic medications dilate pupils, causing light sensitivity. A dimly lit room reduces discomfort from bright light. Quiet environments, warm temperatures, or humid air do not address the primary issue of photophobia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clarifying the client’s concern about carbidopa-levodopa’s effectiveness guides targeted assessment and intervention. Meal timing, dyskinesia, or urine color are secondary until the specific issue is understood.
Question 4 of 5
A female client with a history of peptic ulcer disease receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which information provided by the client indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Misoprostol’s administration is not tied to menstrual cycles; it’s used to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers and requires no specific cycle timing. Contacting providers for conception risks, using contraception, and confirming negative pregnancy tests are critical due to teratogenic risks.
Question 5 of 5
A client with peptic ulcer disease receives a new prescription for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking exacerbates peptic ulcers and impairs healing. Reducing to a pack daily is insufficient; quitting is ideal. Notifying about lethargy, monitoring sexual dysfunction, and timing with antacids are appropriate.