Health Education Systems Inc-HESI Pharmacology 2023 Test Bank

Health Education Systems Inc-HESI Pharmacology 2023 Test Bank 1. The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most important for the nurse to assess? - Ans Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods. 2. The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side effects should the nurse assess the client for during the initial dose? - Ans Dystonia. 3. While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the nurse report to the healthcare provider concerning the OTC medication? (Select all that apply.) - Ans Closed angle glaucoma. 4. Chronic hypertension. 5. A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia after using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement first? - Ans Withhold medication and report symptoms and vital signs to healthcare provider. 6. A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer? - Ans High dose methylprednisolone intravenously. 7. The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy. Which assessment finding would indicate the medication is being therapeuitc? - Ans A decrease in blood ammonia levels. 8. The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about neutral protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of how the medication works? - Ans It facilitates the transport of glucose into the cells. 9. The nurse should withhold which medication if a client reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea? - Ans Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys). 10. A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the client? - Ans It will promote rapid tissue healing. 11. A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a beta-blocking agents for treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the mechanism of the medication? - Ans It inhibits the aqueous humor production.