PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE EXAM HONDROS LATEST 2024 WITH 5 0+ EXPERT CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS I ALREADY GRADED A+ A client with Attention -Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the pr actical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced? - ANSWERS -Difficulty sleeping practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high blood pressure. To improve client understanding the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? - ANSWERS -Captopril (Capoten). The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which group of women? - ANSWERS -Women who smoke. female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse (PN) that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. Which laboratory studies should the PN review for this client? - ANSWERS -Hepatic enzymes The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with heart block. The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological response? - ANSWERS -Increased heart rate client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practica l nurse (PN) implement? - ANSWERS -Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest. healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and m ydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is having a cataract removal what explanation about the drug actions should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client? - ANSWERS -Dilates the pupil. The practical nurse (PN) observes a thick white -coating on the tongue of a client who takes fluphenazine (Prolixin). What instructions should the P reinforce with the client about this medication? - ANSWERS -Brush your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and notify the healthcare provider An older client who takes rispe ridone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is complaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (PN) recommend? - ANSWERS -Increase daily green vegetables and bran 35-week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (Eskalith) tells the practical nurse (PN) that she would like to breastfeed her infant. What information should the PN provide to the client? - ANSWERS -The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the infant. The practical nurse (PN) is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine (Demerol) for postoperative pain. The client is stuporous, has constricted pupils, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute. Which PRN prescription should the PN give the c lient? - ANSWERS -Naloxone (Narcan) client who returns from surgery for bowel resection complains of severe pain around the incision. Which assessment is most important for the practical nurse
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