2024 HESI Pharmacology Nursing Exit
Exam – Version 1 (V1): Next-Gen
- A nurse is administering a dose of warfarin to a
- Administer the warfarin dose as prescribed.
- Hold the warfarin dose and notify the healthcare provider.
- Reduce the warfarin dose by half.
- Increase the warfarin dose to prevent clotting.
patient. The nurse notes that the patient’s international normalized ratio (INR) is 6.0. What should the nurse do?
Answer: B) Hold the warfarin dose and notify the
healthcare provider.
- A patient is prescribed an ACE inhibitor for
- Hypotension and dizziness
- Hyperkalemia and dry cough
- Bradycardia and fatigue
- Weight loss and constipation
hypertension. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Answer: B) Hyperkalemia and dry cough
- A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a beta-
- Administer the medication as scheduled.
- Hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider.
- Increase the medication dose.
- Ask the patient to take deep breaths and relax. 1 / 2
blocker. The patient’s heart rate is 50 beats per minute. What is the nurse’s priority action?
2024 HESI Pharmacology Nursing Exit
Exam – Version 1 (V1): Next-Gen
Answer: B) Hold the medication and notify the
healthcare provider.
- The nurse is administering insulin to a diabetic
- Blood pressure
- Serum potassium levels
- Serum glucose levels
- Respiratory rate
patient. Which of the following should be monitored closely when the patient is receiving regular insulin?
Answer: C) Serum glucose levels
- A patient is receiving digoxin. Which of the
- Increased appetite and weight gain
- Nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances
- Dry mouth and constipation
- Hyperkalemia and tachycardia
following findings would indicate potential digoxin toxicity?
Answer: B) Nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances
- A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid
- Assessing the patient’s pain level
- Checking the patient’s vital signs, especially respiratory
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analgesic to a postoperative patient. What is the most important assessment before administering the medication?
rate