PHARMACOLOGY HESI PN ACTUAL EXAM WITH NGN FORMAT
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2025/2026.
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an
antipsychotic , is complaining of constipation . Which dietary
changes should the practical nurse ( PN ) recommend ? -
ANSWER-Increase daily green vegetables and bran
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( Eskalith )
tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she would like to breastfeed
her infant . What information should the PN provide to the client
? - ANSWER-The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula
to feed the infant .
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus received an early AM dose
of regular insulin per sliding scale . At 1000 , the practical nurse
( PN ) should report which signs indicative of hypoglycemia ? -
ANSWER-Irritability and confusion
Which information should the practical nurse ( PN ) reinforce
with a client who is self - administering insulin injections -
, ANSWER-Aspirate regular insulin in the syringe first when
mixing insulins
The practical nurse ( PN ) should reinforce what time frame with
a client about self - administration of lispro insulin ( Humalog ) ?
- ANSWER-Take within 15 minutes of beginning a meal.
The practical nurse ( PN ) is caring for a client who has been
taking prednisone ( Deltasone ) daily for a year . Which adverse
effect should the PN document in the client's record ? -
ANSWER-Weight gain
An adult male arrives in the clinic requesting a prescription for
sildenafil ( Viagra ) . Which client history should the practical
nurse ( PN ) report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-The
use of nitrates
Which prescription should the practical nurse administer for a
client who is experiencing an acute episode of bronchial asthma
? - ANSWER-Albuterol ( Proventil )
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops hives .
The practical nurse should report that the client is most likely
experiencing which type of drug response ? - ANSWER-
Hypersensitivity reaction
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2025/2026.
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an
antipsychotic , is complaining of constipation . Which dietary
changes should the practical nurse ( PN ) recommend ? -
ANSWER-Increase daily green vegetables and bran
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( Eskalith )
tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she would like to breastfeed
her infant . What information should the PN provide to the client
? - ANSWER-The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula
to feed the infant .
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus received an early AM dose
of regular insulin per sliding scale . At 1000 , the practical nurse
( PN ) should report which signs indicative of hypoglycemia ? -
ANSWER-Irritability and confusion
Which information should the practical nurse ( PN ) reinforce
with a client who is self - administering insulin injections -
, ANSWER-Aspirate regular insulin in the syringe first when
mixing insulins
The practical nurse ( PN ) should reinforce what time frame with
a client about self - administration of lispro insulin ( Humalog ) ?
- ANSWER-Take within 15 minutes of beginning a meal.
The practical nurse ( PN ) is caring for a client who has been
taking prednisone ( Deltasone ) daily for a year . Which adverse
effect should the PN document in the client's record ? -
ANSWER-Weight gain
An adult male arrives in the clinic requesting a prescription for
sildenafil ( Viagra ) . Which client history should the practical
nurse ( PN ) report to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-The
use of nitrates
Which prescription should the practical nurse administer for a
client who is experiencing an acute episode of bronchial asthma
? - ANSWER-Albuterol ( Proventil )
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops hives .
The practical nurse should report that the client is most likely
experiencing which type of drug response ? - ANSWER-
Hypersensitivity reaction
