BSN 315 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NIGHTGALE NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

BSN 315 HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NIGHTGALE NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A client with osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib orally for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement prior to administering the first dose? a) Review the client's hemoglobin results. b) Notify the healthcare provider. c) Inquire about the reaction to sulfa. d) Record the client's vital signs. - Correct Answer b) Notify the healthcare provider. 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) Reduced fever and airway inflammation - Correct Answer a) Tachycardia c) Rapid resolution of wheezing d) Improved pulse oximetry values Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan has been achieved? a) Dependent edema reduced from +3 to +1 b) Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55 mg/dl c) Pulse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/minute d) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmHg - Correct Answer d) Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmHg The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of high-dose aspirin therapy for an 88-year-old client with arthritis. The client reports that she can't hear the nurse's questions because her ears are ringing. Which action should the nurse implement?