HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023

1. A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit after abruptly stopping his prescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client Do you hear voices 2. A female client with a history of drinking who was admitted 8 hours ago after receiving treatmetn for minor abrasions occurred from a fall at home. The nurse determines the client's blood alcohol level (BAL) was not analyzed on administration action should the nurse take Ask client about alcohol quantity, frequency, and time of last drink 3. A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a bandaged flesh wound after attempting to shoot himself. he is recently divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago, and suffered a break up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source of this client's current feelings of depression a sense of loss 4. What is the most important goal for a client diagnosed with major depression who has been receiving an antidepressant medication for two weeks not attempt to committ suicide 5. A male adult comes to the mental health clinic and walks back and forth in front of the offic door, but does not enter the office. He then walks around a chair that is in the hallway several times before sitting down in the chair. What action should the nurse take first observe the client in the chair 6. A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks. Behavior that prevents her from arriving on time and interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action should the nurse take plan a list of activities to be carried out daily 7. A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers the nurse's questions. He isolates to his room and sometimes opens the door to peek into the hall. Which problem can the nurse anticipate delusions of persecution 8. A male client who is seen in the mental health clinic monthly reports feeling very stressed and nervous and further describes becoming angry increasingly more often during the last month. What action should the nurse take first ask the client to identify problems that have occurred during the last month9. A 26-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells her the nurse," please letme leave because the secret police are after me." Which response is best for the nurse come with me to your room and I will sit with you 10. A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this phase of the nurse client relationship explore the client's feelings related to discharge