BSN 315 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
NIGHTGALE STUDY QUESTIONS |LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027 |COMPLETE!!
100% Correct 71
Incorrect 00
Status: passed!!
Questions & answers
,1 of 71
Term
The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis for a client diagnosed with
heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to
administering the digitalis?
a) Observe respiratory rate and depth.
b) Assess the serum potassium level.
c) Obtain the client's blood pressure.
d) Monitor the serum glucose level.
Give this one a try later!
b) Assess the serum
potassium level. d) Take the medication with food.
c) Another type of
c) Administer the dose with a
snack. nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
drug may be
indicated.
Don't know?
2 of 71
Term
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate, and the
nurse has completed discharge teaching regarding medication
administration. Which morning schedule would indicate to the nurse
, that the client teaching has been effective?
a)Take medication, go for a 30-minute morning walk, then
eat breakfast.
b)Take medication, rest in bed for 30 minutes, eat breakfast, go for a
morning walk.
c) Take medication with breakfast, then take a 30-minute morning walk.
d) Go for a 30-minute morning walk, eat breakfast, then
take medication.
Give this one a try later!
a)This medication is a blood c) "No, it is not an oral insulin and
thinner given to prevent blood can be used only when some beta
clot cell function is present."
formation.
a)Take medication, go for a
30- minute morning walk, then d) Decreased muscle weakness.
eat breakfast.
Don't know?
3 of 71
Term
A client with coronary artery disease who is taking digoxin receives a
new prescription for atorvastatin. Two weeks after initiation of the
prescription, the nurse assesses the client. Which finding requires the
, most immediate intervention?
Heartburn.
Headache.
Constipation.
Vomiting.
Give this one a try later!
a) Hypokalemia. d) Vomiting.
b) Dizziness. a) Expected duration of flushing.
Don't know?
NIGHTGALE STUDY QUESTIONS |LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027 |COMPLETE!!
100% Correct 71
Incorrect 00
Status: passed!!
Questions & answers
,1 of 71
Term
The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis for a client diagnosed with
heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to
administering the digitalis?
a) Observe respiratory rate and depth.
b) Assess the serum potassium level.
c) Obtain the client's blood pressure.
d) Monitor the serum glucose level.
Give this one a try later!
b) Assess the serum
potassium level. d) Take the medication with food.
c) Another type of
c) Administer the dose with a
snack. nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
drug may be
indicated.
Don't know?
2 of 71
Term
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate, and the
nurse has completed discharge teaching regarding medication
administration. Which morning schedule would indicate to the nurse
, that the client teaching has been effective?
a)Take medication, go for a 30-minute morning walk, then
eat breakfast.
b)Take medication, rest in bed for 30 minutes, eat breakfast, go for a
morning walk.
c) Take medication with breakfast, then take a 30-minute morning walk.
d) Go for a 30-minute morning walk, eat breakfast, then
take medication.
Give this one a try later!
a)This medication is a blood c) "No, it is not an oral insulin and
thinner given to prevent blood can be used only when some beta
clot cell function is present."
formation.
a)Take medication, go for a
30- minute morning walk, then d) Decreased muscle weakness.
eat breakfast.
Don't know?
3 of 71
Term
A client with coronary artery disease who is taking digoxin receives a
new prescription for atorvastatin. Two weeks after initiation of the
prescription, the nurse assesses the client. Which finding requires the
, most immediate intervention?
Heartburn.
Headache.
Constipation.
Vomiting.
Give this one a try later!
a) Hypokalemia. d) Vomiting.
b) Dizziness. a) Expected duration of flushing.
Don't know?
