RN-HESI Pharmacology Exam
This exam evaluates the nursing student’s understanding of pharmacological principles, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and safe medication administration practices essential for safe and effective client care.
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Q1: A female client with mild depression reports to the nurse recently starting St. John's wort. Which information provided by the client requires further instruction?
Q2: A client who is taking an oral dose of a tetracycline reports gastrointestinal (GI) upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline?
Q3: To prevent deep vein thromboses following knee replacement surgery, an adult male client is receiving daily subcutaneous enoxaparin. Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse? Reference Range: Hematocrit - 42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)], Platelets - 150,000 to 400,000/mm² (150 to 400 × 10^9/L)], Creatinine - 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL (44 to 97 µmol/L)], Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - 10 to 20 mg/dL (3.6 to 7.1 mmol/L)]
Q4: 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 this client?
Q5: A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoing assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
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