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PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN 2026 TEST BANK EXAM
LATEST ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the clients serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.
Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer
as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER-Calcitonin
(miacalcin)
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This
client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate
and calcium chloride are medications used for the
treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute
hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D
need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone,
decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone
resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
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Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child
with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the
mother to administer the iron with which best food item?
1. Milk
2. Water
3. Apple juice
4. Orange juice - ANSWER-4. Orange juice
Rationale:
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body.
The mother should be instructed to administer the
medication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high in
vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will
not assist in absorption. Orange juice contains a greater
amount of vitamin C than apple juice.
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis
of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that
which of the following would indicate the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations - ANSWER-1. Tinnitus
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Rationale:
Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and
systemic toxicity (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include
tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological
disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not
associated with salicylism.
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in
the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse
reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most
effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun -
ANSWER-4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun so that they can
penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied
after swimming or sweating
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5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the
client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site -
ANSWER-3. Informing the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and
gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to
reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client
should be informed that the medication will cause local
discomfort and burning and that this is a normal reaction;
therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect
A client who was prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one
month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining
of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement
reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should
provide to this client?
A) Increase consumption of potassium-rich foods since
low potassium levels can cause muscle spasms.
PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN 2026 TEST BANK EXAM
LATEST ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM 55 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the clients serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.
Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer
as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER-Calcitonin
(miacalcin)
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This
client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate
and calcium chloride are medications used for the
treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute
hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D
need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone,
decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone
resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
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Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child
with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the
mother to administer the iron with which best food item?
1. Milk
2. Water
3. Apple juice
4. Orange juice - ANSWER-4. Orange juice
Rationale:
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body.
The mother should be instructed to administer the
medication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high in
vitamin C. Milk may affect absorption of the iron. Water will
not assist in absorption. Orange juice contains a greater
amount of vitamin C than apple juice.
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis
of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that
which of the following would indicate the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations - ANSWER-1. Tinnitus
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Rationale:
Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and
systemic toxicity (salicylism) can result. Symptoms include
tinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea, and psychological
disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not
associated with salicylism.
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in
the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse
reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most
effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun -
ANSWER-4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun so that they can
penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied
after swimming or sweating
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5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the
client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site -
ANSWER-3. Informing the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and
gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to
reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client
should be informed that the medication will cause local
discomfort and burning and that this is a normal reaction;
therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect
A client who was prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one
month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining
of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement
reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should
provide to this client?
A) Increase consumption of potassium-rich foods since
low potassium levels can cause muscle spasms.
