HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE NCLEX REVIEW EXAM TEST
BANK 2026 -2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
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QUESTIONS FOR FINAL EXAM PREPARATION 2026-2027
Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the
hand. The nurse provides
instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication. Which
statement by the client indicates an
accurate understanding of the use of this medication?
1. "I will apply the ointment once a day and leave it open to the air."
2. "I will apply the ointment twice a day and leave it open to the air."
3. "I will apply the ointment once a day and cover it with a sterile
dressing."
4. "I will apply the ointment at bedtime and in the morning and cover
it with a sterile dressing."
3. "I will apply the ointment once a day and cover it with a sterile dressing."
Rationale:
Collagenase is used to promote debridement of dermal lesions and
severe burns. It is usually applied
once daily and covered with a sterile dressing.
,Coal tar has been prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis,
and the nurse provides
instructions to the client about the medication. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for
further instructions?
1. "The medication can cause phototoxicity."
2. "The medication has an unpleasant odor."
3. "The medication can stain the skin and hair."
4. "The medication can cause systemic effects."
4. "The medication can cause systemic effects."
Rationale:
Coal tar is used to treat psoriasis and other chronic disorders of the skin.
It suppresses DNA synthesis,
mitotic activity, and cell proliferation. It has an unpleasant odor, can
frequently stain the skin and hair,
and can cause phototoxicity. Systemic toxicity does not occur.
*The name of the medication will assist in eliminating options 2 and 3*
,A nurse is applying a topical glucocorticoid to a client with eczema. The
nurse monitors for systemic absorption of the medication if the
medication is being applied to which of the following body areas?
1. Back
2. Axilla
3. Soles of the feet
4. Palms of the hands
2. Axilla
Rationale:
Topical glucocorticoids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Absorption is higher from regions
where the skin is especially permeable (scalp, axillae, face, eyelids,
neck, perineum, genitalia), and lower from regions where penetrability is
poor (back, palms, soles).
*Eliminate options 3 and 4 because these body areas are similar in
terms of skin characteristics*
, A client is seen in the clinic for complaints of skin itchiness that has
been persistent over the past
several weeks. Following data collection, it has been determined
that the client has scabies. Lindane is
prescribed, and the nurse is asked to provide instructions to the client
regarding the use of the
medication. The nurse tells the client to:
1. Apply a thick layer of cream to the entire body.
2. Apply the cream as prescribed for 2 days in a row.
3. Apply to the entire body and scalp, excluding the face.
4. Leave the cream on for 8 to 12 hours and then remove by washing.
4. Leave the cream on for 8 to 12 hours and then remove by washing.
Rationale:
Lindane is applied in a thin layer to the entire body below the head.
No more than 30 g (1 oz) should be
used. The medication is removed by washing 8 to 12 hours later. Usually,
only
one application is
required.
BANK 2026 -2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST EXAM (JUST RELEASED)\ACTUAL TEST BANK
QUESTIONS FOR FINAL EXAM PREPARATION 2026-2027
Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the
hand. The nurse provides
instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication. Which
statement by the client indicates an
accurate understanding of the use of this medication?
1. "I will apply the ointment once a day and leave it open to the air."
2. "I will apply the ointment twice a day and leave it open to the air."
3. "I will apply the ointment once a day and cover it with a sterile
dressing."
4. "I will apply the ointment at bedtime and in the morning and cover
it with a sterile dressing."
3. "I will apply the ointment once a day and cover it with a sterile dressing."
Rationale:
Collagenase is used to promote debridement of dermal lesions and
severe burns. It is usually applied
once daily and covered with a sterile dressing.
,Coal tar has been prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis,
and the nurse provides
instructions to the client about the medication. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for
further instructions?
1. "The medication can cause phototoxicity."
2. "The medication has an unpleasant odor."
3. "The medication can stain the skin and hair."
4. "The medication can cause systemic effects."
4. "The medication can cause systemic effects."
Rationale:
Coal tar is used to treat psoriasis and other chronic disorders of the skin.
It suppresses DNA synthesis,
mitotic activity, and cell proliferation. It has an unpleasant odor, can
frequently stain the skin and hair,
and can cause phototoxicity. Systemic toxicity does not occur.
*The name of the medication will assist in eliminating options 2 and 3*
,A nurse is applying a topical glucocorticoid to a client with eczema. The
nurse monitors for systemic absorption of the medication if the
medication is being applied to which of the following body areas?
1. Back
2. Axilla
3. Soles of the feet
4. Palms of the hands
2. Axilla
Rationale:
Topical glucocorticoids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Absorption is higher from regions
where the skin is especially permeable (scalp, axillae, face, eyelids,
neck, perineum, genitalia), and lower from regions where penetrability is
poor (back, palms, soles).
*Eliminate options 3 and 4 because these body areas are similar in
terms of skin characteristics*
, A client is seen in the clinic for complaints of skin itchiness that has
been persistent over the past
several weeks. Following data collection, it has been determined
that the client has scabies. Lindane is
prescribed, and the nurse is asked to provide instructions to the client
regarding the use of the
medication. The nurse tells the client to:
1. Apply a thick layer of cream to the entire body.
2. Apply the cream as prescribed for 2 days in a row.
3. Apply to the entire body and scalp, excluding the face.
4. Leave the cream on for 8 to 12 hours and then remove by washing.
4. Leave the cream on for 8 to 12 hours and then remove by washing.
Rationale:
Lindane is applied in a thin layer to the entire body below the head.
No more than 30 g (1 oz) should be
used. The medication is removed by washing 8 to 12 hours later. Usually,
only
one application is
required.
