Pharmacology HESI Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+

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Pharmacology HESI Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+

• A client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease has received a prescription for a medication that is delivered via a nebulizer. When teaching about use of the nebulizer, the nurse should teach the client to do what?

• Hold the breath while spraying the medication into the mouth.
• Position the lips loosely around the mouthpiece and take rapid, shallow breaths.
• Seal the lips around the mouthpiece and breathe in and out, taking slow, deep

breaths.

• Inhale the medication from the nebulizer, remove the mouthpiece from the mouth,

and then exhale.

Correct Answer: 3

• A client will be taking nitrofurantoin 50 mg orally every evening at home to manage

recurrent urinary tract infections. What instructions should the nurse give to the client?

• Increase the intake of fluids.
• Strain the urine for crystals and stones.
• Stop the drug if urinary output increases.
• Maintain the exact time schedule for taking the drug.

Correct Answer: 1

• A nurse administers the drug desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) to a client with diabetes

insipidus. What should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?

• Arterial blood pH
• Intake and output

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• Fasting serum glucose
• Pulse and respiratory rates

Correct Answer: 2

• Which statement regarding treatment with interferon indicates that the client

understands the nurse's teaching?

• "I will drink 2 to 3 quarts (2 to 3 liters) of fluid a day."
• "Any reconstituted solution must be discarded in 1 week."
• "I can continue driving my car as long as I have the stamina."
• "While taking this medicine I should be able to continue my usual activity."

Correct Answer: 1

• A client with tuberculosis is started on a chemotherapy protocol that includes rifampin.

The nurse evaluates that the teaching about rifampin is effective when the client makes which statement?

• "I need to drink a lot of fluid while I take this medication."
• "I can expect my urine to turn orange from this medication."
• "I should have my hearing tested while I take this medication."
• "I might get a skin rash because it is an expected side effect of this medication."

Correct Answer: 2

• What are the desired outcomes that the nurse expects when administering a

nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)? Select all that apply

• Diuresis
• Pain relief
• Antipyresis
• Bronchodilation
• Anticoagulation
• Reduced inflammation

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 6

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• A mother complains that her child's teeth have become yellow in color. With prolonged

use, which medication may be responsible for the child's condition?

• Tetracycline
• Promethazine
• Chloramphenicol
• Fluoroquinolones

Correct Answer: 1

• Which first line medication would the nurse state is used to treat anaphylactic

reactions?

• Epinephrine
• Norepinephrine
• Dexamethasone
• Diphenhydramine

Correct Answer: 1

• A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma.

Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client?

• Ribavirin
• Zanamivir
• Oseltamivir
• Amantadine

Correct Answer: 2

• Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-

age client?

• Assessing vital signs
• Monitoring urine output
• Conducting a behavioral assessment
• Providing education to reduce lead exposure

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Correct Answer: 2

• A client is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, and the healthcare provider

prescribes a combination of rifampin and isoniazid. The nurse evaluates that the teaching regarding the drug is effective when the client reports which action as most important?

• "Report any changes in vision."
• "Take the medicine with my meals."
• "Call my doctor if my urine or tears turn red-orange."
• "Continue taking the medicine even after I feel better."

Correct Answer: 4

• A nurse administers beclomethasone by inhalation to a client with asthma, and the

client asks why this medication is necessary. What should the nurse explain is the purpose of this pharmacologic therapy?

• Promotes comfort
• Decreases inflammation
• Stimulates smooth muscle relaxation
• Reduces bacteria in the respiratory tract

Correct Answer: 2

• A nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving rifampin for tuberculosis. Which

statements indicate that the client understands the teaching about rifampin? Select all that apply

• "This drug may be hard on my liver so I must avoid alcoholic drinks while taking it."
• "This drug may reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive I am taking."
• "I cannot take an antacid within 2 hours before taking my medicine."
• "My healthcare provider must be called immediately if my eyes and skin become

yellow."

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

• The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client with tuberculosis. Which treatment

measure does the nurse reinforce as the highest priority?