PN HESI PHARM FINAL SCRIPT 2026
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPLETE A+
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client in the immediate
postoperative period who is receiving morphine via a patient-
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What finding should the PN
consider the highest priority in this client?
Answer: The rate and depth of the client's respirations
◉ The nurse prepares to administer ophthalmic drops to a client
before cataract surgery. List the steps in the order they should be
implemented from first step to final step.
Answer: Wash hands and apply clean gloves.
Place the dominant hand on the client's forehead.
Drop prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac.
Ask the client to close the eye gently.
◉ Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist losartan
(Cozaar) is achieved?
Answer: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmm Hg
, ◉ A client with angina pectoris is instructed to take sublingual
nitroglycerin tablets PRN for chest pain. Which information should
the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with this client?
Answer: Take one tablet at the onset of angina and stop activity.
◉ A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is
receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the practical nurse
(PN) warrants immediate intervention?
Answer: Apical heart rate of 60 beats/min
◉ A 12-year-old boy is admitted from the emergency room with
status epilepticus. His parents report that his seizure disorder has
been managed with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50 mg PO bid for the past
year. What drug should the practical nurse (PN) expect to be
prescribed for administration in the event of another series of
seizures?
Answer: Diazepam (Valium)
◉ A nurse who is working in a men's health clinic is reviewing the
medical records of several clients who have received prescriptions
for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client history data should alert the
nurse that close monitoring for adverse effects of Viagra is necessary
Answer: Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis with cimetidine (Tagamet)
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS ANSWERS
COMPLETE A+
◉ The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client in the immediate
postoperative period who is receiving morphine via a patient-
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What finding should the PN
consider the highest priority in this client?
Answer: The rate and depth of the client's respirations
◉ The nurse prepares to administer ophthalmic drops to a client
before cataract surgery. List the steps in the order they should be
implemented from first step to final step.
Answer: Wash hands and apply clean gloves.
Place the dominant hand on the client's forehead.
Drop prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac.
Ask the client to close the eye gently.
◉ Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist losartan
(Cozaar) is achieved?
Answer: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmm Hg
, ◉ A client with angina pectoris is instructed to take sublingual
nitroglycerin tablets PRN for chest pain. Which information should
the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with this client?
Answer: Take one tablet at the onset of angina and stop activity.
◉ A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is
receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the practical nurse
(PN) warrants immediate intervention?
Answer: Apical heart rate of 60 beats/min
◉ A 12-year-old boy is admitted from the emergency room with
status epilepticus. His parents report that his seizure disorder has
been managed with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50 mg PO bid for the past
year. What drug should the practical nurse (PN) expect to be
prescribed for administration in the event of another series of
seizures?
Answer: Diazepam (Valium)
◉ A nurse who is working in a men's health clinic is reviewing the
medical records of several clients who have received prescriptions
for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client history data should alert the
nurse that close monitoring for adverse effects of Viagra is necessary
Answer: Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis with cimetidine (Tagamet)
