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HESI PHARMACOLOGY V1, V2, V3 ACTUAL
EXAM TOP TIER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which drug is used as a palliative treatment for a client with tumor-
induced spinal cord compression - ANSWER Dexamethasone
(Decadron)
Admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status
asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications In which order -
ANSWER Albuterol (Proventil) puffs
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
Prednisone (Deltasone) orally
Gentamicin (Garamycinim) IM
43-year-old female receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy - ANSWER Tachycardia and chest pain
Receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg q24h via transdermal patch -
ANSWER Blood pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70
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Which nursing Dx is important to include in the plan of care for a client
receiving the angiotension II receptor antagonist irbesartan (Avapro) -
ANSWER Risk for injury
Osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib (Celebrex) orally
for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa
- ANSWER Notify the healthcare provider
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cefulac) - ANSWER Two or three
soft stools per day
Patient with dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in a 4
divided dose over the next 24 hours - ANSWER Q6h
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone
(Adactone) for pt who receives an angiotension-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor - ANSWER Verify both prescriptions with the healthcare
provider
Admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical Dx of acute
myocardial infarction - ANSWER Nitroglycerin
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After abdominal surgery prescribed low molecular weight heparin
(LMWH) - ANSWER This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent
blood clot
formation
An antacid, (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer Dz -
ANSWER Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Pt states "I am allergic to penicillin" - ANSWER Cephalosporins
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female client -
ANSWER Use a reliable form of birth control
Admitted to the hospital for Dx testing for possible myasthenia gravis
prepares for IV administration of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) -
ANSWER Decreases muscle weakness
Which symptoms are serious adverse affects of Beta-adrenergic
blockers
such as propranolol (Inderal) - ANSWER Wheezing, hypotension and
AV block
Prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at
HESI PHARMACOLOGY V1, V2, V3 ACTUAL
EXAM TOP TIER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which drug is used as a palliative treatment for a client with tumor-
induced spinal cord compression - ANSWER Dexamethasone
(Decadron)
Admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status
asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications In which order -
ANSWER Albuterol (Proventil) puffs
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
Prednisone (Deltasone) orally
Gentamicin (Garamycinim) IM
43-year-old female receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy - ANSWER Tachycardia and chest pain
Receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg q24h via transdermal patch -
ANSWER Blood pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70
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Which nursing Dx is important to include in the plan of care for a client
receiving the angiotension II receptor antagonist irbesartan (Avapro) -
ANSWER Risk for injury
Osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib (Celebrex) orally
for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa
- ANSWER Notify the healthcare provider
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cefulac) - ANSWER Two or three
soft stools per day
Patient with dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in a 4
divided dose over the next 24 hours - ANSWER Q6h
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone
(Adactone) for pt who receives an angiotension-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor - ANSWER Verify both prescriptions with the healthcare
provider
Admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical Dx of acute
myocardial infarction - ANSWER Nitroglycerin
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After abdominal surgery prescribed low molecular weight heparin
(LMWH) - ANSWER This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent
blood clot
formation
An antacid, (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer Dz -
ANSWER Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Pt states "I am allergic to penicillin" - ANSWER Cephalosporins
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female client -
ANSWER Use a reliable form of birth control
Admitted to the hospital for Dx testing for possible myasthenia gravis
prepares for IV administration of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) -
ANSWER Decreases muscle weakness
Which symptoms are serious adverse affects of Beta-adrenergic
blockers
such as propranolol (Inderal) - ANSWER Wheezing, hypotension and
AV block
Prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at
