HESI RN Pharmacology REVIEW 2022 V2
Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what
assessment?
ans: determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began
using the herbal supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to
include in the teaching plans for this client?
ans: Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo
In explaining the benefits of the combination anti-infective drug code tri-moxazole/TMP-SMZ (bactrium)
to a client receiving the medication for a urinary tract infection, more rationale to the nurse provide?
ans: the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
Client being treated with Haldol for schizophrenia is complaining of jaw tightness & a stiff neck. Which
interventions should the nurse impliment?
ans: give PRN those of diphenhydramine Benadryl
Which intervention is most important for the nurse implement for a client is receiving lispro Humalog
insulin?
ans: provide meals at the same time that insulin is given
Client takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs every day for rheumatoid arthritis is being treated for
anemia which intervention is most important for the nurse to include any plan of care
, ans: observe for gastrointestinal bleeding
A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline complains of GI upset. What snack should the nurse
instruct the client to take with this medication?
ans: Toasted wheat bread and jelly
A patient was given a dose of Trimethobenzamide is sedated but easily aroused. What should the nurse
do?
ans: Allow the patient to rest
A client is having an acute asthma attack. What medication to administer?
ans: Pirbuterol
The nurse is assessing the clinet's INR which is 20. What is the nurse's priority?
ans: give vitamin K
A client is being educated on benedryl. What is the most important teaching?
ans: avoid driving
A client complaints about upset stomach when taking Resedronate. What will the nurse ask the client?
ans: how does she take the medication
How does the nurse know that Kayexalate is effective?
ans: K+ 3.8
The nurse assesses a client with intermittent claudication who is receiving pentoxifyline (Trental). Which
assessment should the nurse perform to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what
assessment?
ans: determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began
using the herbal supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to
include in the teaching plans for this client?
ans: Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo
In explaining the benefits of the combination anti-infective drug code tri-moxazole/TMP-SMZ (bactrium)
to a client receiving the medication for a urinary tract infection, more rationale to the nurse provide?
ans: the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
Client being treated with Haldol for schizophrenia is complaining of jaw tightness & a stiff neck. Which
interventions should the nurse impliment?
ans: give PRN those of diphenhydramine Benadryl
Which intervention is most important for the nurse implement for a client is receiving lispro Humalog
insulin?
ans: provide meals at the same time that insulin is given
Client takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs every day for rheumatoid arthritis is being treated for
anemia which intervention is most important for the nurse to include any plan of care
, ans: observe for gastrointestinal bleeding
A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline complains of GI upset. What snack should the nurse
instruct the client to take with this medication?
ans: Toasted wheat bread and jelly
A patient was given a dose of Trimethobenzamide is sedated but easily aroused. What should the nurse
do?
ans: Allow the patient to rest
A client is having an acute asthma attack. What medication to administer?
ans: Pirbuterol
The nurse is assessing the clinet's INR which is 20. What is the nurse's priority?
ans: give vitamin K
A client is being educated on benedryl. What is the most important teaching?
ans: avoid driving
A client complaints about upset stomach when taking Resedronate. What will the nurse ask the client?
ans: how does she take the medication
How does the nurse know that Kayexalate is effective?
ans: K+ 3.8
The nurse assesses a client with intermittent claudication who is receiving pentoxifyline (Trental). Which
assessment should the nurse perform to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
