5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS | NEWEST EXAM | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS
A client with chest pain is D) Change positions slowly after taking a dose to
diagnosed with angina reduce the chance of falling.
pectoris. On discharge the Feedback:
client receives a Sublingual nitroglycerin may cause hypotension, so
prescription for sublingual the client should be instructed to change positions
nitroglycerin tablets PRN. slowly to avoid injury falling or fainting after taking a
Which instruction should dose (D). (A, B, and C) are inaccurate.
the practical nurse (PN)
reinforce with this client?
A) Take up to five doses at
15 minute intervals for an
anginal attack.
B) Chew the tablet for
maximal effect because
does not dissolve quickly.
C) Seek immediate
hospitalization after the
first dose is taken for chest
pain.
D) Change positions
slowly after taking a dose
to reduce the chance of
falling.
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,5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A client who has been C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning,
taking phenazopyridine or urgency?
(Pyridium) for symptoms Feedback:
of urethritis and cystitis Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary
comes to the clinic analgesic, acts on the mucosa of the urinary tract to
because her urine is relieve urinary pain, burning, itching, or urgency (C)
reddish-orange. Which associated with urethritis and cystitis. Although
question should the determining if the client is forcing fluids (A),
practical nurse ask to experiencing staining from Pyridium's side effect (B),
determine if the or having signs of a urinary infection (D) are
medication has been worthwhile assessments, the therapeutic response of
effective? Pyridium is related to urinary discomforts only.
A) How much water have
you been drinking each
day?
B) Does the urine color
stain your toilet bowl or
undergarments?
C) Have you had any relief
from urinary pain, burning,
or urgency?
D) Did your urine appear
cloudy or have a foul odor
on voiding?
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,5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A male client who has D) Shave with an electric razor.
been receiving an Feedback:
antineoplastic drug has Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone
developed marrow depression caused by several antineoplastic
thrombocytopenia. What agents. The client is experiencing a low platelet count
instructions should the and should use an electric razor (D) to reduce his risk
practical nurse (PN) of bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not indicated for a client
reinforce? who needs to implement thrombocytopenia
A) Use suppository form precautions.
of drugs.
B) Avoid large public
gatherings.
C) Rise slowly when
standing up.
D) Shave with an electric
razor.
The practical nurse (PN) is B) Weight gain.
caring for a client who has Feedback:
been taking prednisone Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention
(Deltasone) daily for a and redistribution of fat deposition. Weight gain (B)
year. Which adverse effect and moon face reflect adverse effects of long-term
should the PN document prednisone use and should be documented. (A, C,
in the client's record? and D) do not occur with treatment using prednisone.
A) Photosensitvity.
B) Weight gain.
C) Loss of hair.
D) Pale skin color.
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, 5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A female client with B) Hepatic enzymes.
recurring headaches tells Feedback:
the practical nurse (PN) Liver toxicity can occur when doses of
that she has been taking at acetaminophen exceed 4 grams a day, resulting in an
least 4 grams of elevation in hepatic enzyme values (B). (A, C, and D)
acetaminophen a day. do not reveal findings related to acetaminophen
Which laboratory studies toxicity.
should the PN review for
this client?
A) Creatinine clearance.
B) Hepatic enzymes.
C) Coagulation values.
D) Arterial blood gases.
A client receives a A) Constipation.
prescription for an oral Feedback:
opioid analgesic for post- Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to
operative pain. Which constipation (A), a common side effect of opiates. (B,
adverse effect should the C, and D) are not associated with opioid analgesics.
practical nurse (PN)
monitor for with the
client?
A) Constipation.
B) Photosensitivity.
C) Decreased heart rate.
D) Frequent urination.
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HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS | NEWEST EXAM | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS
A client with chest pain is D) Change positions slowly after taking a dose to
diagnosed with angina reduce the chance of falling.
pectoris. On discharge the Feedback:
client receives a Sublingual nitroglycerin may cause hypotension, so
prescription for sublingual the client should be instructed to change positions
nitroglycerin tablets PRN. slowly to avoid injury falling or fainting after taking a
Which instruction should dose (D). (A, B, and C) are inaccurate.
the practical nurse (PN)
reinforce with this client?
A) Take up to five doses at
15 minute intervals for an
anginal attack.
B) Chew the tablet for
maximal effect because
does not dissolve quickly.
C) Seek immediate
hospitalization after the
first dose is taken for chest
pain.
D) Change positions
slowly after taking a dose
to reduce the chance of
falling.
… 1/37
,5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A client who has been C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning,
taking phenazopyridine or urgency?
(Pyridium) for symptoms Feedback:
of urethritis and cystitis Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary
comes to the clinic analgesic, acts on the mucosa of the urinary tract to
because her urine is relieve urinary pain, burning, itching, or urgency (C)
reddish-orange. Which associated with urethritis and cystitis. Although
question should the determining if the client is forcing fluids (A),
practical nurse ask to experiencing staining from Pyridium's side effect (B),
determine if the or having signs of a urinary infection (D) are
medication has been worthwhile assessments, the therapeutic response of
effective? Pyridium is related to urinary discomforts only.
A) How much water have
you been drinking each
day?
B) Does the urine color
stain your toilet bowl or
undergarments?
C) Have you had any relief
from urinary pain, burning,
or urgency?
D) Did your urine appear
cloudy or have a foul odor
on voiding?
… 2/37
,5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A male client who has D) Shave with an electric razor.
been receiving an Feedback:
antineoplastic drug has Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone
developed marrow depression caused by several antineoplastic
thrombocytopenia. What agents. The client is experiencing a low platelet count
instructions should the and should use an electric razor (D) to reduce his risk
practical nurse (PN) of bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not indicated for a client
reinforce? who needs to implement thrombocytopenia
A) Use suppository form precautions.
of drugs.
B) Avoid large public
gatherings.
C) Rise slowly when
standing up.
D) Shave with an electric
razor.
The practical nurse (PN) is B) Weight gain.
caring for a client who has Feedback:
been taking prednisone Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention
(Deltasone) daily for a and redistribution of fat deposition. Weight gain (B)
year. Which adverse effect and moon face reflect adverse effects of long-term
should the PN document prednisone use and should be documented. (A, C,
in the client's record? and D) do not occur with treatment using prednisone.
A) Photosensitvity.
B) Weight gain.
C) Loss of hair.
D) Pale skin color.
… 3/37
, 5/11/25, 11:22 PM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | NEWES…
A female client with B) Hepatic enzymes.
recurring headaches tells Feedback:
the practical nurse (PN) Liver toxicity can occur when doses of
that she has been taking at acetaminophen exceed 4 grams a day, resulting in an
least 4 grams of elevation in hepatic enzyme values (B). (A, C, and D)
acetaminophen a day. do not reveal findings related to acetaminophen
Which laboratory studies toxicity.
should the PN review for
this client?
A) Creatinine clearance.
B) Hepatic enzymes.
C) Coagulation values.
D) Arterial blood gases.
A client receives a A) Constipation.
prescription for an oral Feedback:
opioid analgesic for post- Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to
operative pain. Which constipation (A), a common side effect of opiates. (B,
adverse effect should the C, and D) are not associated with opioid analgesics.
practical nurse (PN)
monitor for with the
client?
A) Constipation.
B) Photosensitivity.
C) Decreased heart rate.
D) Frequent urination.
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