Pharm HESI Practice Exam/71
Questions with Correct
Solutions/2024/Verified
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to
manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse
provide the client regarding the new medication?
A. Take the medication at bedtime.
B. Report presence of increased bruising.
C. Check pulse before taking medication.
D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. - -D. Rise slowly when
getting out of bed or chair.
-A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about
a possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports
having vaginal discomfort, itching, and a white discharge. The nurse
should discuss which action with the client?
A. Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B. Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
C. Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this
effect.
D. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the
secretions. - -C. Consult with healthcare provider about another
treatment for this effect.
-The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a
client begins exhibiting symptoms of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
administers a PRN prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent.
Which client response should the nurse expect?
A. Tachycardia.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D. Improved pulse oximetry values.
E. Reduce fever airway inflammation. - -C, D
-A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg,
displaying a sinus bradycardia with a rate of 58 beats/minute, and a P-R
interval of 0.24. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital
sign changes.
B. Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C. Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
, D. Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - -B.
Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
-The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and
heart failure. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes
that the client's serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
B. Check the client's apical pulse.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Repeat the serum potassium level. - -A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
-Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute
status asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications. In which
order should the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange
from first to last.) - -1. Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
2. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
3. Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
4. Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
-An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
B. Change the patch every other day while on the cruise.
C. Place the patch on a hairless area at the base of the skull.
D. Drink no more than 2 alcoholic drinks during the cruise. - -A. Apply
the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
-A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO.
Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction?
A. Notify the clinic of any changes in the color of urine.
B. Avoid overexposure to the sun.
C. Stop the medication after the diarrhea resolves.
D. Take the medication with food. - -D. Take the medication with food.
-A female client with rheumatoid arthritis takes ibuprofen (Motrin) 600
mg PO 4 times a day. To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, misoprostol
(Cytotec) 100 mcg PO is prescribed. Which information is most
important for the nurse to include in client teaching?
A. Use contraception during intercourse.
B. Ensure the Cytotec is taken on an empty stomach.
C. Encourage oral fluid intake to prevent constipation.
D. Take Cytotec 30 minutes prior to Motrin. - -A. Use contraception
during intercourse.
Questions with Correct
Solutions/2024/Verified
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to
manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse
provide the client regarding the new medication?
A. Take the medication at bedtime.
B. Report presence of increased bruising.
C. Check pulse before taking medication.
D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. - -D. Rise slowly when
getting out of bed or chair.
-A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about
a possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports
having vaginal discomfort, itching, and a white discharge. The nurse
should discuss which action with the client?
A. Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B. Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
C. Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this
effect.
D. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the
secretions. - -C. Consult with healthcare provider about another
treatment for this effect.
-The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a
client begins exhibiting symptoms of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
administers a PRN prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent.
Which client response should the nurse expect?
A. Tachycardia.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D. Improved pulse oximetry values.
E. Reduce fever airway inflammation. - -C, D
-A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg,
displaying a sinus bradycardia with a rate of 58 beats/minute, and a P-R
interval of 0.24. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital
sign changes.
B. Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C. Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
, D. Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - -B.
Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
-The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and
heart failure. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes
that the client's serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
B. Check the client's apical pulse.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Repeat the serum potassium level. - -A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
-Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute
status asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications. In which
order should the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange
from first to last.) - -1. Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
2. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
3. Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
4. Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
-An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
B. Change the patch every other day while on the cruise.
C. Place the patch on a hairless area at the base of the skull.
D. Drink no more than 2 alcoholic drinks during the cruise. - -A. Apply
the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
-A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO.
Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction?
A. Notify the clinic of any changes in the color of urine.
B. Avoid overexposure to the sun.
C. Stop the medication after the diarrhea resolves.
D. Take the medication with food. - -D. Take the medication with food.
-A female client with rheumatoid arthritis takes ibuprofen (Motrin) 600
mg PO 4 times a day. To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, misoprostol
(Cytotec) 100 mcg PO is prescribed. Which information is most
important for the nurse to include in client teaching?
A. Use contraception during intercourse.
B. Ensure the Cytotec is taken on an empty stomach.
C. Encourage oral fluid intake to prevent constipation.
D. Take Cytotec 30 minutes prior to Motrin. - -A. Use contraception
during intercourse.
