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PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE 2
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
A school-aged child is taking methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin, Biphentin)
for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The mother
tells the nurse that she gives the medication at bedtime so it is "working" during
school the next morning. What modification to the administration plan should the
nurse recommend to this mother?
Continue administering the medication dose at bedtime.
Give the medication when the child arrives at school.
Take the medication with meals.
Administer at least six hours before bedtime. - correct-answer -Administer at least
six hours before bedtime.
A client is taking sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and
complains of nausea and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which
additional adverse reaction should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Rash.
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Diarrhea.
Hematuria.
Muscle cramping. - correct-answer -Rash.
What is the effect of beta-blocking agents when used for treatment of glaucoma?
Inhibiting aqueous humor production.
Enhancing aqueous humor outflow.
Increasing intraocular pressure.
Preventing extraocular infection. - correct-answer -Inhibiting aqueous humor
production.
A client with depression receives a prescription for amitriptyline (Elavil). Which
instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
Do not ingest foods with tyramine.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Obtain daily blood pressure readings.
Take with a glass of orange juice. - correct-answer -Avoid the consumption of
alcohol.
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A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat
bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client's
caregivers?
Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast.
Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow.
Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or sodas.
Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation. - correct-
answer -Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation.
A pediatric client who has been diagnosed with partial seizures receives a
prescription for topiramate (Topamax). What information should the nurse
provide to the child's parents?
Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
Give the medication with 8 oz of orange juice.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Administer the tablet an hour before meals. - correct-answer -Do not crush the
tablet prior to administration.
A 48-year-old client is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to an injection
of contrast media. What pharmacologic agent is of greatest use in this situation?
PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE 2
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
A school-aged child is taking methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin, Biphentin)
for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The mother
tells the nurse that she gives the medication at bedtime so it is "working" during
school the next morning. What modification to the administration plan should the
nurse recommend to this mother?
Continue administering the medication dose at bedtime.
Give the medication when the child arrives at school.
Take the medication with meals.
Administer at least six hours before bedtime. - correct-answer -Administer at least
six hours before bedtime.
A client is taking sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and
complains of nausea and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which
additional adverse reaction should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Rash.
, 2
Diarrhea.
Hematuria.
Muscle cramping. - correct-answer -Rash.
What is the effect of beta-blocking agents when used for treatment of glaucoma?
Inhibiting aqueous humor production.
Enhancing aqueous humor outflow.
Increasing intraocular pressure.
Preventing extraocular infection. - correct-answer -Inhibiting aqueous humor
production.
A client with depression receives a prescription for amitriptyline (Elavil). Which
instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
Do not ingest foods with tyramine.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Obtain daily blood pressure readings.
Take with a glass of orange juice. - correct-answer -Avoid the consumption of
alcohol.
, 3
A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat
bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client's
caregivers?
Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast.
Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow.
Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or sodas.
Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation. - correct-
answer -Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation.
A pediatric client who has been diagnosed with partial seizures receives a
prescription for topiramate (Topamax). What information should the nurse
provide to the child's parents?
Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
Give the medication with 8 oz of orange juice.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Administer the tablet an hour before meals. - correct-answer -Do not crush the
tablet prior to administration.
A 48-year-old client is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to an injection
of contrast media. What pharmacologic agent is of greatest use in this situation?
