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

HESI Pharmacology Exam Prep| Latest 2023/ 2024 Update| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers | 1) An older client recently has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication? a. Tremors b. Dizziness c. Confusion d. Hallucinations Answer: c. Confusion 2) The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The nurse schedules the medication for which times? a. With meals and at bedtime b. Every 6 hours around the clock c. One hour after meals and at bedtime d. One hour before meals and at bedtime Answer: d. One hour before meals and at bedtime 3) The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted? a. Resolved diarrhea b. Relief of epigastric pain c. Decreased platelet count d. Decreased white blood cell count Answer: b. Relief of epigastric pain 4) The client has been taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates that the client is receiving optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom? a. Diarrhea b. Heartburn c. Flatulence d. Constipation Answer: b. Heartburn 5) A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin (Biaxin), esomeprazole (Nexium), and amoxicillin (Amoxil). Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen? a. "My ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria." b. "These medications are only taken when I have pain from my ulcer." c. "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production." d. "These medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid production in my stomach." Answer: c. "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production." 6) A histamine (H2)-receptor antagonist will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands that which medications are H2-receptor antagonists? Select all that apply. a. Nizatidine (Axid) b. Ranitidine (Zantac) c. Famotidine (Pepcid) d. Cimetidine (Tagamet) e. Esomeprazole (Nexium) f. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Answer: a. Nizatidine (Axid) i. b. Ranitidine (Zantac) ii. c. Famotidine (Pepcid) iii. d. Cimetidine (Tagamet) 7) A client is receiving acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), 20% solution diluted in 0.9% normal saline by nebulizer. The nurse should have which item available for possible use after giving this medication? a. Ambu bag b. Intubation tray c. Nasogastric tube d. Suction equipment Answer: d. Suction equipment 8) A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin (Humibid) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the client understands the most effective use of this medication if the client states that he or she will: a. Watch for irritability as a side effect. b. Take the tablet with a full glass of water. c. Take an extra dose if the cough is accompanied by fever. d. Crush the sustained-release tablet if immediate