HESI RN
RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has been prescribed gabapentin 300 mg by mouth (PO) three times a day for postherpetic neuralgia. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider? Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gabapentin can cause fluid retention, leading to rapid weight gain, which may signal serious issues like heart or kidney problems. This symptom requires prompt reporting to the healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse? Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While antiretroviral therapy significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission, it does not completely prevent it. The statement that it 'prevents' transmission overstates the effect, as preventive measures like condoms are still recommended despite an undetectable viral load.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond during the therapeutic period after administration of the eye drops? Which physiological function of the eye will not respond during the therapeutic period after administration of the eye drops?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mydriatic eye drops dilate the pupil by relaxing the sphincter pupillae muscle, preventing pupillary constriction during the therapeutic period.
Question 4 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) receives a new prescription for lorazepam. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse? Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping lorazepam abruptly if effects are not immediate can lead to withdrawal symptoms and rebound anxiety. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the prescribed regimen and consult the provider before discontinuing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes that a client has become lethargic 30 minutes after receiving an opioid injection for pain. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first? Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opioids can cause respiratory depression, a life-threatening side effect. Assessing respiratory rate first ensures the client’s airway and breathing are adequate.