HESI RN 315 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

A client with a history of angina reports the onset of chest pain. The nurse determines that the heart rate is 104 beats/minute and the blood pressure is 138/86 mm Hg. A transdermal nitroglycerin patc

A male client has been receiving the antibiotic gentamicin sulfate, IV piggyback every 12 hours for several days. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the client may be experiencing an advers

An older client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and a history of heart failure (HF) tells the home health nurse that his daughter brought him melatonin to help with sleeping problems. Which info

A client with symptoms of influenza that started the previous day asks the clinic nurse about taking oseltamivir to treat the infection. Which response should the nurse provide?

A client who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the home health nurse that there has been only a minimal reduction in symptoms a

A client receives a new prescription for somatropin. Which information provided by the client indicates a need for further education by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing to administer alendronate to a client with osteoporosis. Which laboratory value indicates that the nurse should withhold the medication and contact the healthcare provider? Refe

Patient Data Select from Word Choices to complete the sentence. The thiazide diuretic works to decrease the client's blood pressure by ______, and the angiotensin converting enyzme (ACE) inhibitor wor

The nurse mixes diphenhydramine 25 mg in a 100 mL bag of 0.9% sodium chloride, which is to be administered IV over 30 minutes. The IV pump should be set to administer how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric

A client with irritable bowel syndrome starts a new prescription for dicyclomine, an anticholinergic medication. The client reports the onset of sensitivity to bright sunlight and a dry mouth. How sho

A client who experiences migraine headaches reports having fewer headaches since using the herbal remedy feverfew. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in a teaching plan for t

The nurse is administering sevelamer during lunch to a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should describe which action of seve

A client who uses transdermal contraceptive, calls to the clinic because she forgot to apply a new patch three days ago. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

A young male athlete tells the nurse that he is concerned because his testicles seem to be shrinking. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask this client?

The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective? Reference Range: Glucose [7

A client with myasthenia gravis receives a new prescription for pyridostigmine. Which information should the nurse obtain to prior to administering the medication?

The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus about the onset, peak, and duration of a new prescription for glargine insulin. If the insulin is self administered at 0800, when is the cl

Patient Data History and Physical The client is a 34-year-old male with a history of seasonal allergies and asthma. He was jogging this morning and became short of breath. He took one puff of an "emer

Patient Data Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the lists of options provided. Albuterol is a _______ that decreases _______

Patient Data Click to specify which aspects of the 0930 focused assessment indicate adverse reactions to albuterol. 0930: Albuterol given as prescribed via nebulizer. Following the treatment, decrease

Patient Data Which other medications might be helpful for this client in his management of asthma? Select all that apply.

Patient Data Which possible side effects of fluticasone should the nurse advise the client about? Select all that apply.

Patient Data Click to specify whether the client statements following asthma management education indicate understanding or no understanding. Each row must have one option selected.

While assessing a client who takes acetaminophen for chronic pain, the nurse observes that the client's skin looks yellow in color. Which action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis. During a clinic visit, the client appears pale and reports increasing fatigue. Which of the client's serum laborator