HESI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam

The nurse is preparing to apply the client’s scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch. The nurse notes the previously applied patch is intact on the client’s upper back and the client reports no pain. Whi

Before administering the initial dose of sumatriptan succinate to a client with a migraine headache, it is most important to determine if the client's hi’tory includes which problem?

The loop diuretic furosemide is prescribed for a client with a history of heart failure (HF). Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?

A male client who has been taking a high-dose of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic reporting gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues t

A client with cystitis receives a prescription for phenazopyridine. Which information should the nurse explain to the client about its therapeutic effect?

The nurse is administering IV fluconazole to a client who has systemic candidiasis. After reviewing the client's di’gnostic studies, the nurse identifies a rising trend in the liver enzyme levels for

A female client with mild depression reports to the nurse of recently starting St. John's wo’t. Which information provided by the client requires further instruction?

During a home visit, the nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's Di’ease who recently started a new prescription for rivastigmine. The caregiver reports that the client seems to be thinking more clea

Ferrous sulfate elixir is prescribed for a client with iron deficiency anemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client about taking the liquid medication?

A client with multiple sclerosis starts a new prescription, baclofen, to control muscle spasticity. Three days later, the client calls the clinic nurse and reports feeling fatigued and dizzy. Which in

The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, and osteoarthritis. While performing a bedside assessment the nurse observes the client is alert and oriented, but is exhib

A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is scheduled to receive doses of pantoprazole IV and sucralfate PO before breakfast at 0730. The client reports experiencing heartburn when the nurse brings th

The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin sodium 80 mg SUBQ twice daily. The nurse is preparing a preloaded 1 mL syringe labeled, "enox“parin sodium injection, USP 60 mg/0.6 mL. How many mL should

A client receives a prescription for a secondary infusion of IV erythromycin 1 gram in 200 mL dextrose 5% in water (DW) to be infused in 90 minutes. The nurse should program the Infusion pump to deliv

Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a client about self-administration of a bulk-forming laxative?

The nurse is administering subcutaneous enoxaparin to a client following knee replacement surgery to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse? Ref

A peak and trough level was obtained from a client receiving an aminoglycoside IV every 8 hours. Which finding presents the highest risk for the client and should be reported immediately to the health

The nurse prepares to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol PO to a client with hypertension. The client's vital signs are a temperature of 99° F (37.2° C), a heart rate of 48 beats/minute,

Prior to administering an oral dose of methylprednisolone, the nurse determines the client's serum total calcium level is 5.5 mg/dl (1.4 mmol/L). Which action is most important for the nurse to take?