HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam| 2023/ 2024 Update | 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam| 2023/ 2024 Update | 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers Which International Normalized Ratio (INR) value indicates that warfarin (Coumadin) therapy is at a therapeutic range? Answer: 2.1 to 3.0 QUESTION What side effect should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone (Deltasone)? Answer: Gastric bleeding QUESTION The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) after abdominal surgery. Which finding should the PN report to the charge nurse? Answer: Impaired healing. QUESTION Dietary trays usually arrive on the hospital unit at 7:30 AM. When should the practical nurse (PN) plan to administer NPH insulin 40 units subcutaneously to a client with diabetes mellitus? Answer: 6:30 and 7:00 AM QUESTION Which adverse effect should the practical nurse monitor for in a client who is taking amikacin (Amikin)? Answer: Hearing loss QUESTION The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the discharge plan for a client with mania who is receiving lithium carbonate (Eskalith) To achieve a stable serum level, which information should the PN reinforce with the client? Answer: How to recognize symptoms of toxicity. QUESTION What assessment is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to obtain prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil) for a client with depression? Answer: Understanding of diet modification