HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS 2022/2023 ALL 65 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess th... e client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's ability to recognize the urge to defecate D. determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements 2. A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began using the herbal supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plans for this client? A. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo B. nauseaanddiarrheacanoccurwhenusingthissupplement C. anxiety and headaches increased with use of ginkgo D. ginkgo biloba use should be limited and not taken during pregnancy 3. In explaining the benefits of the combination anti-infective drug code TMP- SMZ (Bactrim) to a client receiving the medication for a urinary tract infection, more rationale to the nurse provide? A. Each drug could cause damage to the kidneys if taken separately B. Onedrugreducestheriskofsideeffectscausedbythedrug C. while one drug provide relief, the other fights the infection D. the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms 4. Client being treated with Haldol for schizophrenia is complaining of jaw tightness and a stiff neck. Which interventions should the nurse implement? A. give PRN dose of diphenhydramine Benadryl B. assessclientothersensoryhallucinations C. massage neck until muscles begin to relax D. obtain a 12 lead EKG 5. Which intervention is most important for the nurse implement for a client is receiving Lispro Humalog insulin? A. Check blood glucose levels every six hours B. Provide meals at the same time that insulin is given C. Assess for hypoglycemia between meals D. Keeping oral liquid or glucose source available [Show More]

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