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PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN 2026 EXAM LATEST
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!
A client with a history of asthma is experiencing an acute
episode of wheezing and SOB four hours after returning
from surgery. Which prescription should the nurse
administer at this time?
a. pirbuterol (maxair)
b. theophylline
c. cromolyn
d. montelukast (singulair) - ANSWER-a. pirbuterol (maxair)
??
A client with heart failure develops hyperaldosteronism
and spironolactone is prescribed. Which instruction should
the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. cover your skin before going outside
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b. monitor skin for excessive bruising
c. limit intake of high-potassium foods
d. replace salt with a salt substitute - ANSWER-c. limit
intake of high- potassium foods
??
A client receiving the urinary antispasmodic oxybutynin Cl
(Ditropan XL) reports having an extremely dry mouth. How
should the nurse respond?
a. stop taking the medication immediately and schedule an
appointment to see the HCP
b. it sounds as if you are losing too much fluid, so increase
your fluid intake to 3 L a day
c. secondary infections, which must be treated with a
different medication, sometimes occur during treatment.
d. you can such on hard candy to help relieve the mouth
dryness, which is a common side effect - ANSWER-d. you
can suck on a hard candy to help relieve the mouth
dryness, which is a common side effect
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A female client is being treated for TB with rifampin
(Rifadin). Which statement indicates that further teaching
is needed?
a. I'll take my usual oral contraceptives for birth control
b. even when not menstruation, my urine may be red-
tinged
c. my nausea will disappear as I adjust to the medication
d. I might be having an allergic reaction if a rash occurs -
ANSWER-a. I'll take my usual oral contraceptives for birth
control
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The nurse suspects that a client has experienced an
adverse reaction to a prescribed medication. Which action
should the nurse take first?
a. determine how long the client has been taking the drug
b. review the half life of the medication in a drug guide
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c. complete a focused systems assessment of the client
d. notify the HCP who prescribed the medication -
ANSWER-c. complete a focused systems assessment of
the client
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The HCP prescribed 2 L of 5% dextrose in water (d5w) to
infuse in 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15
gtt/ ml. How many ml/ hour should the nurse program the
infusion pump. (enter the numeric value only. if rounding is
required, round to the nearest whole number) - ANSWER-
83 ml/hr
A client asks the nurse about using zinc as a
complementary therapy for treatment of cold symptoms.
What should the nurse explain to the client regarding the
use of zinc?
a. it is relatively safe when taken at recommended
dosages
b. interference may occur if taken with almost any other
drugs
PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN 2026 EXAM LATEST
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!
A client with a history of asthma is experiencing an acute
episode of wheezing and SOB four hours after returning
from surgery. Which prescription should the nurse
administer at this time?
a. pirbuterol (maxair)
b. theophylline
c. cromolyn
d. montelukast (singulair) - ANSWER-a. pirbuterol (maxair)
??
A client with heart failure develops hyperaldosteronism
and spironolactone is prescribed. Which instruction should
the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. cover your skin before going outside
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b. monitor skin for excessive bruising
c. limit intake of high-potassium foods
d. replace salt with a salt substitute - ANSWER-c. limit
intake of high- potassium foods
??
A client receiving the urinary antispasmodic oxybutynin Cl
(Ditropan XL) reports having an extremely dry mouth. How
should the nurse respond?
a. stop taking the medication immediately and schedule an
appointment to see the HCP
b. it sounds as if you are losing too much fluid, so increase
your fluid intake to 3 L a day
c. secondary infections, which must be treated with a
different medication, sometimes occur during treatment.
d. you can such on hard candy to help relieve the mouth
dryness, which is a common side effect - ANSWER-d. you
can suck on a hard candy to help relieve the mouth
dryness, which is a common side effect
,3|Page
??
A female client is being treated for TB with rifampin
(Rifadin). Which statement indicates that further teaching
is needed?
a. I'll take my usual oral contraceptives for birth control
b. even when not menstruation, my urine may be red-
tinged
c. my nausea will disappear as I adjust to the medication
d. I might be having an allergic reaction if a rash occurs -
ANSWER-a. I'll take my usual oral contraceptives for birth
control
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The nurse suspects that a client has experienced an
adverse reaction to a prescribed medication. Which action
should the nurse take first?
a. determine how long the client has been taking the drug
b. review the half life of the medication in a drug guide
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c. complete a focused systems assessment of the client
d. notify the HCP who prescribed the medication -
ANSWER-c. complete a focused systems assessment of
the client
??
The HCP prescribed 2 L of 5% dextrose in water (d5w) to
infuse in 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15
gtt/ ml. How many ml/ hour should the nurse program the
infusion pump. (enter the numeric value only. if rounding is
required, round to the nearest whole number) - ANSWER-
83 ml/hr
A client asks the nurse about using zinc as a
complementary therapy for treatment of cold symptoms.
What should the nurse explain to the client regarding the
use of zinc?
a. it is relatively safe when taken at recommended
dosages
b. interference may occur if taken with almost any other
drugs
