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HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY NGN Version 1,2 &3
Newest Verified Exam With Complete All Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
A client asks the nurse if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral
insulin. Which response should the nurse provide?
A) "Yes, it is an oral insulin and has the same actions and
properties as intermediate insulin."
B) "Yes, it is an oral insulin and is distributed, metabolized,
and excreted in the same manner as insulin."
C) "No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when
some beta cell function is present."
D) "No, it is not an oral insulin, but is effective for those
who are resistant to injectable insulins." - Answer-C) "No, it
is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some
beta cell function is present."
A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for
niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
A) Expected duration of flushing
B) Symptoms of hyperglycemia
C) Diets that minimize GI irritation
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D) Comfort measure for pruritis - Answer-A) Expected
duration of flushing
Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female
client who just received a prescription for oral
metronidazole Flagyl for treatment of trichomonas
vaginalis? Select all that apply
A) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
B) Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use.
C) Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension.
D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
E) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time. - Answer-A) Increase fluid intake, especially
cranberry juice.
D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
E) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time.
While taking a nursing history, the client states, "I am
allergice to penicillin." what related allergy to another type
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of anti-infective agent should the nurse ask the client
about when taking nursing history.
A) Aminoglycosides
B) Cephalosporins
C) Sulfonamides
D) Tetracyclines - Answer-B) Cephalosporins
Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
valsartan (Diovan) has been achieved?
A) Dependent edema reduced from +3 to +1.
B) Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55 mg/dl.
C) Pulse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/minute.
D) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80. -
Answer-D) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of
nausea every evening with her 9:00 p.m. dose. What
action can the nurse take to alleviate this side effect?
A) Change the time of the dose.
B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose.
C) Administer the dose with a snack.
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D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. - Answer-C)
Administer the dose with a snack
A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being
discharged with a new prescription for the angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor captopril (Capoten).
The nurse's discharge instruction should include reporting
which problem to the healthcare provider?
A) Weight loss.
B) Dizziness.
C) Muscle cramps.
D) Dry mucous membranes. - Answer-B) Dizziness.
A client who was prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one
month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining
of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement
reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should
provide to this client?
A) Increase consumption of potassium-rich foods since
low potassium levels can cause muscle spasm.
B) Have serum electrolytes checked at the next scheduled
appointment to assess hyponatremia, a cause of
cramping.
HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY NGN Version 1,2 &3
Newest Verified Exam With Complete All Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
A client asks the nurse if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral
insulin. Which response should the nurse provide?
A) "Yes, it is an oral insulin and has the same actions and
properties as intermediate insulin."
B) "Yes, it is an oral insulin and is distributed, metabolized,
and excreted in the same manner as insulin."
C) "No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when
some beta cell function is present."
D) "No, it is not an oral insulin, but is effective for those
who are resistant to injectable insulins." - Answer-C) "No, it
is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some
beta cell function is present."
A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for
niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
A) Expected duration of flushing
B) Symptoms of hyperglycemia
C) Diets that minimize GI irritation
,2|Page
D) Comfort measure for pruritis - Answer-A) Expected
duration of flushing
Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female
client who just received a prescription for oral
metronidazole Flagyl for treatment of trichomonas
vaginalis? Select all that apply
A) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
B) Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use.
C) Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension.
D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
E) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time. - Answer-A) Increase fluid intake, especially
cranberry juice.
D) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
E) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
F) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time.
While taking a nursing history, the client states, "I am
allergice to penicillin." what related allergy to another type
,3|Page
of anti-infective agent should the nurse ask the client
about when taking nursing history.
A) Aminoglycosides
B) Cephalosporins
C) Sulfonamides
D) Tetracyclines - Answer-B) Cephalosporins
Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
valsartan (Diovan) has been achieved?
A) Dependent edema reduced from +3 to +1.
B) Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55 mg/dl.
C) Pulse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/minute.
D) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80. -
Answer-D) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of
nausea every evening with her 9:00 p.m. dose. What
action can the nurse take to alleviate this side effect?
A) Change the time of the dose.
B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose.
C) Administer the dose with a snack.
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D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. - Answer-C)
Administer the dose with a snack
A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being
discharged with a new prescription for the angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor captopril (Capoten).
The nurse's discharge instruction should include reporting
which problem to the healthcare provider?
A) Weight loss.
B) Dizziness.
C) Muscle cramps.
D) Dry mucous membranes. - Answer-B) Dizziness.
A client who was prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one
month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining
of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement
reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should
provide to this client?
A) Increase consumption of potassium-rich foods since
low potassium levels can cause muscle spasm.
B) Have serum electrolytes checked at the next scheduled
appointment to assess hyponatremia, a cause of
cramping.
