HESI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE QUIZ
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
(ANS- Client states chest pain is relieved.
Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being
discharged with a prescription for warfarin Coumadin. In conducting discharge
teaching, the nurse advises the client to have which diagnostic test monitored
regularly after discharge?
(ANS- Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client with
a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what
additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
(ANS- Penicillin
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload?
(ANS- Nitroglycerin
Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a
controlled-release oxycodone prescription?
(ANS- Every 12 hours
, A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy.
What is the optimum time for the nurse to obtain the trough level?
(ANS- Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given
After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low molecular weight heparin
LMWH. During administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse why he
is receiving this medication. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?
(ANS- This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation
A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet. Which
observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the
medication is being achieved?
(ANS- Lessening of tremors
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor SR. What assessment is most important
for the nurse to obtain?
(ANS- Blood pressure
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect
sting. Which prescription should the nurse prepare to administer this client?
(ANS- Epinephrine
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly prescribed for
a client with which condition?
(ANS- Heart failure
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
(ANS- Client states chest pain is relieved.
Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being
discharged with a prescription for warfarin Coumadin. In conducting discharge
teaching, the nurse advises the client to have which diagnostic test monitored
regularly after discharge?
(ANS- Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client with
a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what
additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
(ANS- Penicillin
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload?
(ANS- Nitroglycerin
Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a
controlled-release oxycodone prescription?
(ANS- Every 12 hours
, A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy.
What is the optimum time for the nurse to obtain the trough level?
(ANS- Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given
After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low molecular weight heparin
LMWH. During administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse why he
is receiving this medication. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?
(ANS- This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation
A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet. Which
observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the
medication is being achieved?
(ANS- Lessening of tremors
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor SR. What assessment is most important
for the nurse to obtain?
(ANS- Blood pressure
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect
sting. Which prescription should the nurse prepare to administer this client?
(ANS- Epinephrine
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly prescribed for
a client with which condition?
(ANS- Heart failure
