HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a prescription for
esomeprazole (Nexium) 20 mg capsule daily. When providing this client with
discharge teaching, the nurse should include which instruction? - ANSWER--Take
at same time each day one hour before eating a meal.
A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a synthetic
quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history
requires special emphasis by the nurse? - ANSWER--Works twenty hours a week
as a lifeguard at the local pool.
The nurse administers the initial dose of a fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch
to a client. Which assessment finding should the nurse use to evaluate the
effectiveness of the medication? - ANSWER--The number on the numeric pain
scale.
Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare provider
prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current
prescription for another broad spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration
record indicates that the client received the broad spectrum antibiotic two hours
ago. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER--Administer the initial
dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as possible.
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client who recently received a
prescription for clozapine (Clozaril). Which instruction should be included in this
client's teaching plan? - ANSWER--Rise slowly from a lying position.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) tablets. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching? - ANSWER--Place
under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times.
Which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) following neurosurgery? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER--Mood swings.
Increased weight gain.
Delayed incisional wound healing.
Serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl.
A client prescribed sulfisoxazole for a urinary tract infection (UTI) reports nausea
and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which additional assessment
finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? -
ANSWER--Rash.
What teaching should the nurse provide a client who has received a new
prescription for sildenafil (Viagra)? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Take
within 30 to 60 minutes of sexual stimulation.
Report rebound priapism that occurs for 4 hours or more.
Can cause facial flushing and headache.
A client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera). Which physical finding should the nurse instruct the client is an expected
side effect of the medication? - ANSWER--Vaginal bleeding or spotting.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client who is receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran). Which
side effect should the nurse include in the teaching plan? - ANSWER--Headache.
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Which medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe
for the client? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
The nurse is preparing to administer esomeprazole to a client for the management
of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which finding in the client's history
should the nurse hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider? -
ANSWER--Treatment for deep vein thrombosis.
Which findings should the nurse identify in an adult client with possible chronic
salicylate intoxication? - ANSWER--Tinnitus and hearing loss.
A client receives a prescription for tetracycline (Sumycin). Which instruction
should the nurse include in the client's teaching? - ANSWER--Avoid diary
products for 2 hours after taking the medication.
A client experiencing ventricular dysrhythmias is admitted to the intensive care
unit status post a myocardial infarction. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare
provider to prescribe which medication? - ANSWER--Amiodarone.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client who is recently diagnosised with myasthenia gravis receives a prescription
for pyridostigmine (Mestinon), a cholinergic agent. Which information should the
nurse instruct the client to implement when taking this medication? - ANSWER--
Take the medication at least 30 minutes before eating meals.
A mother of a child prescribed methylphenidate hydrochloride for attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) informs the school nurse she administers the
medication at bedtime. Which instructions should the nurse recommend? -
ANSWER--Administer the medication at least six hours before bedtime.
A client prescribed risperidone 10 mg/day for the past three months is being
admitted to the hospital. Which physical assessment findings should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER--Tremors and muscle twitching.
A client prescribed clindamycin hydrochloride intravenously asks the nurse why
blood has to be drawn before the third dose and one hour after the completion of
the administration of the medication. Which information should the nurse provide
the client to answer the question? - ANSWER--A small margin exists between safe
and toxic plasma levels.
A pediatric client diagnosed with partial seizures receives a prescription for
topiramate. Which information should the nurse provide to the child's parents? -
ANSWER--Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a prescription for
esomeprazole (Nexium) 20 mg capsule daily. When providing this client with
discharge teaching, the nurse should include which instruction? - ANSWER--Take
at same time each day one hour before eating a meal.
A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a synthetic
quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history
requires special emphasis by the nurse? - ANSWER--Works twenty hours a week
as a lifeguard at the local pool.
The nurse administers the initial dose of a fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch
to a client. Which assessment finding should the nurse use to evaluate the
effectiveness of the medication? - ANSWER--The number on the numeric pain
scale.
Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare provider
prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current
prescription for another broad spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration
record indicates that the client received the broad spectrum antibiotic two hours
ago. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER--Administer the initial
dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as possible.
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client who recently received a
prescription for clozapine (Clozaril). Which instruction should be included in this
client's teaching plan? - ANSWER--Rise slowly from a lying position.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) tablets. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching? - ANSWER--Place
under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times.
Which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) following neurosurgery? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER--Mood swings.
Increased weight gain.
Delayed incisional wound healing.
Serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl.
A client prescribed sulfisoxazole for a urinary tract infection (UTI) reports nausea
and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which additional assessment
finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? -
ANSWER--Rash.
What teaching should the nurse provide a client who has received a new
prescription for sildenafil (Viagra)? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Take
within 30 to 60 minutes of sexual stimulation.
Report rebound priapism that occurs for 4 hours or more.
Can cause facial flushing and headache.
A client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera). Which physical finding should the nurse instruct the client is an expected
side effect of the medication? - ANSWER--Vaginal bleeding or spotting.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client who is receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran). Which
side effect should the nurse include in the teaching plan? - ANSWER--Headache.
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Which medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe
for the client? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
The nurse is preparing to administer esomeprazole to a client for the management
of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which finding in the client's history
should the nurse hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider? -
ANSWER--Treatment for deep vein thrombosis.
Which findings should the nurse identify in an adult client with possible chronic
salicylate intoxication? - ANSWER--Tinnitus and hearing loss.
A client receives a prescription for tetracycline (Sumycin). Which instruction
should the nurse include in the client's teaching? - ANSWER--Avoid diary
products for 2 hours after taking the medication.
A client experiencing ventricular dysrhythmias is admitted to the intensive care
unit status post a myocardial infarction. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare
provider to prescribe which medication? - ANSWER--Amiodarone.
, HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 BOTH COMBINED
LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A client who is recently diagnosised with myasthenia gravis receives a prescription
for pyridostigmine (Mestinon), a cholinergic agent. Which information should the
nurse instruct the client to implement when taking this medication? - ANSWER--
Take the medication at least 30 minutes before eating meals.
A mother of a child prescribed methylphenidate hydrochloride for attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) informs the school nurse she administers the
medication at bedtime. Which instructions should the nurse recommend? -
ANSWER--Administer the medication at least six hours before bedtime.
A client prescribed risperidone 10 mg/day for the past three months is being
admitted to the hospital. Which physical assessment findings should the nurse
report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER--Tremors and muscle twitching.
A client prescribed clindamycin hydrochloride intravenously asks the nurse why
blood has to be drawn before the third dose and one hour after the completion of
the administration of the medication. Which information should the nurse provide
the client to answer the question? - ANSWER--A small margin exists between safe
and toxic plasma levels.
A pediatric client diagnosed with partial seizures receives a prescription for
topiramate. Which information should the nurse provide to the child's parents? -
ANSWER--Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
