HESI RN D441 Pharmacology 0A1 Proctored Exam Practice Questions

A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value only.)

A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a prescription for epoetin alfa two months ago. Which client finding best indicates that the medication is effective?

Reference Range:

Hemoglobin (Hgb) [14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L)

The nurse administers naloxone to a client with opioid-induced respiratory depression. One hour later, nursing assessment reveals that the client has a respiratory rate of 4 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation of 75%, and is unable to be aroused. Which action should the nurse implement?

The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol's solution, a strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse schedule the administration of these medications?

The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-amphetamine extended-release tablets for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports about having difficulty sleeping at night. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?

A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

Which nursing intervention has priority when initiating a continuous epidural infusion with an opioid analgesic?

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?