WGU D441 PHARMACOLOGY ANALGESICS
HESI QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Acetylcysteine - CORRECT ANSWER A client is Experiencing toxicity to
Acetaminophen. Which of the following antidotes must be given to the client to
counteract the toxicity of the analgesic drug?
Hepatotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER A client presents with mild joint pain and has
been taking over-the-counter acetaminophen for the treatment of his symptoms.
The client has a history of alcohol abuse. Based on the current medication and
social history of the client, which of the following is the client at risk for
developing?
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following analgesics is a
preferred choice for breastfeeding woman?
When the client attempts are two times the dose of medication given. - CORRECT
ANSWER A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it
appropriate to notify the healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage?
AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes liver toxicity -
CORRECT ANSWER During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following
labs must the nurse monitor?
Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively - CORRECT
ANSWER A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery.
, Which of the following medications is recommended the treat the client's
postoperative pain?
AIR Acronym for the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then
Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment - CORRECT ANSWER What is the priority action of the
nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic medication via patient-
controlled analgesic (PCA) pump?
Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an analgesic used with children with
fevers/Viruses - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with
influenza. The client has symptoms of a fever and muscle aches. Which of the
following pharmacological agents is recommended for this client?
Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to reduce pain and
inflammation?
A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with
respiratory problems like COPD, Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the
following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
The medication will cause local irritation which is normal - CORRECT ANSWER A
client presents with muscle aches and is prescribed a topical analgesic with
capsaicin. Which of the following statements from the client ensures the proper
understanding of the use of the medication?
HESI QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Acetylcysteine - CORRECT ANSWER A client is Experiencing toxicity to
Acetaminophen. Which of the following antidotes must be given to the client to
counteract the toxicity of the analgesic drug?
Hepatotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER A client presents with mild joint pain and has
been taking over-the-counter acetaminophen for the treatment of his symptoms.
The client has a history of alcohol abuse. Based on the current medication and
social history of the client, which of the following is the client at risk for
developing?
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following analgesics is a
preferred choice for breastfeeding woman?
When the client attempts are two times the dose of medication given. - CORRECT
ANSWER A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). When is it
appropriate to notify the healthcare provider (HCP) for an increase in dosage?
AST and ALT as they are Liver Labs and Acetaminophen causes liver toxicity -
CORRECT ANSWER During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following
labs must the nurse monitor?
Morphine is recommended for sever, acute pain and Postoperatively - CORRECT
ANSWER A client with colorectal cancer undergoes bowel resection surgery.
, Which of the following medications is recommended the treat the client's
postoperative pain?
AIR Acronym for the Nursing Process= Assessment, then Intervention, Then
Reassessment
Answer is Pain Assesment - CORRECT ANSWER What is the priority action of the
nurse caring for a client receiving opioid analgesic medication via patient-
controlled analgesic (PCA) pump?
Acetaminophen is an antipyretic and an analgesic used with children with
fevers/Viruses - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with
influenza. The client has symptoms of a fever and muscle aches. Which of the
following pharmacological agents is recommended for this client?
Ascetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following
pharmacological agents decreases prostaglandins response to reduce pain and
inflammation?
A 70-year-old patient with hip surgery. Older patients and then patients with
respiratory problems like COPD, Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the
following clients have an increased risk for death, in relation to opioid use?
The medication will cause local irritation which is normal - CORRECT ANSWER A
client presents with muscle aches and is prescribed a topical analgesic with
capsaicin. Which of the following statements from the client ensures the proper
understanding of the use of the medication?
