Pharmacology HESI Practice Exam Questions With
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A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for
symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because
her urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical
nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective?
Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency?
client receives a prescription for nystatin (Mycostatin) oral
suspension for the treatment of oral thrush. Which information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide?
Swish then swallow the medication
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the
practical nurse (PN) reinforce?
Shave with an electric razor.
Which therapeutic action should the practical nurse (PN) base an
explanation to a client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside?
Decreased rate of contraction
Which client statement indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
a client understands discharge instructions about a new
prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin)?
"I will take my pulse for one-minute every day
, The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching for a client who
is receiving diltiazem (Cardizem), a calcium channel blocker
Which drug action should the practical nurse explain?
Decreased rate of contraction
Which International Normalized Ratio (INR) value indicates
that warfarin (Coumadin) therapy is at a therapeutic range?
2.1 to 3.0
What side effect should the practical nurse (PN) report to the
healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone
(Deltasone)?
Gastric bleeding
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) after abdominal surgery. Which
finding should the PN report to the charge nurse?
Impaired healing.
Dietary trays usually arrive on the hospital unit at 7:30 AM.
When should the practical nurse (PN) plan to administer NPH
insulin 40 units subcutaneously to a client with diabetes
mellitus?
6:30 and 7:00 AM
Which adverse effect should the practical nurse monitor for in a
client who is taking amikacin (Amikin)?
Hearing loss
Complete Solutions
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for
symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because
her urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical
nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective?
Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency?
client receives a prescription for nystatin (Mycostatin) oral
suspension for the treatment of oral thrush. Which information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide?
Swish then swallow the medication
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the
practical nurse (PN) reinforce?
Shave with an electric razor.
Which therapeutic action should the practical nurse (PN) base an
explanation to a client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside?
Decreased rate of contraction
Which client statement indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
a client understands discharge instructions about a new
prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin)?
"I will take my pulse for one-minute every day
, The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching for a client who
is receiving diltiazem (Cardizem), a calcium channel blocker
Which drug action should the practical nurse explain?
Decreased rate of contraction
Which International Normalized Ratio (INR) value indicates
that warfarin (Coumadin) therapy is at a therapeutic range?
2.1 to 3.0
What side effect should the practical nurse (PN) report to the
healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone
(Deltasone)?
Gastric bleeding
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) after abdominal surgery. Which
finding should the PN report to the charge nurse?
Impaired healing.
Dietary trays usually arrive on the hospital unit at 7:30 AM.
When should the practical nurse (PN) plan to administer NPH
insulin 40 units subcutaneously to a client with diabetes
mellitus?
6:30 and 7:00 AM
Which adverse effect should the practical nurse monitor for in a
client who is taking amikacin (Amikin)?
Hearing loss
