HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 4 | 55 Questions and Verified Answers
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Question:
A client with a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of wheezing and shortness of breath four hours after returning from surgery. Which prescription should the nurse administer at this time?
- Pirbuterol
- Montelukast
- Cromolyn
- Theophylline
Answer:
A.
Question:
A client with dehydration is prescribed potassium chloride infusion at 10 mEq/hr. Potassium chloride 80 mEq is mixed with 1 liter of normal saline.The nurse should regulate the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour?(Enter numeric value only. Round to nearest whole number).
Answer:
125ml/hr 1 / 3
Question:
A client is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast to evaluate for a pulmonary embolism. Which information in the client's history requires follow-up by the nurse?
- Report of client's sobriety for the last five years.
- Takes metformin hydrochloride for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Metal hip prothesis was placed twenty years ago.
- CT scan that was performed six months earlier.
Answer:
B.
Question:
A male client with Laennec's cirrhosis refuses to take the daily dose of lactulose because he had three soft stools yesterday. Which action should the nurse implement?
- Explain that this effect reduces serum ammonia levels.
- Assess the client for signs of dehydration.
- Measure the client's abdominal firth for a reduction.
- Encourage the client to drink oral liquids.
Answer:
A.
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Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who takes methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and is now prescribed adalimumab. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client? a. Have a chest x-ray prior to your first dose.
- Obtain routine vaccinations as scheduled.
- Avoid crowds and people who are sick.
- Undergo annual eye examination.
Answer:
C.
Question:
The nurse is instructing a client how to use a metered dose inhaler. What instruction should the nurse direct the client to use?
- After using the inhaler, forcefully exhale and repeat.
- Take a quick forced exhalation then activate the canister.
- Activate the canister at the beginning of a slow deep breath.
- Place the canister six inches in front of an open mouth.
Answer:
C.
Question:
A client with open-angle glaucoma is using pilocarpine ophthalmic solution, a miotic agent. Which action should the nurse at the eye clinic include in evaluating the effectiveness of the medication?
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