5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | JUST RELEASED
The nurse is A.
preparing the The nurse should first withhold the scheduled dose
0900 dose of of Cozaar (A) because the client is hyperkalemic
losartan (normal range 3.5 to 5 mEq/L). Although
(Cozaar), an hypokalemia is
angiotensin II usually associated with diuretic therapy in heart
receptor
failure, hyperkalemia is associated with several
blocker (ARB),
heart failure medications, including ARBs. Because
for a client
hyperkalemia may lead to cardiac dysrhythmias,
with
the nurse should check the apical pulse for rate
hypertension and rhythm (B), and the blood pressure. Before
and heart repeating the serum study (D), the nurse should
failure. The notify the
nurse reviews
healthcare provider (C) of the findings.
the client's
laboratory
results and
notes that the
client's serum
potassium
level is 5.9
mEq/L. What
action should
the nurse take
first?
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A) Withhold the
scheduled dose.
B) Check the client's
apical pulse.
C) Notify the
healthcare provider.
D) Repeat the serum
potassium
level.
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,5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
Following the A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
administration of consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
sublingual nitroglycerin to chest pain
a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack,
which assessment finding
indicates to the nurse that
the desired effect has
been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain
is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases
from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood
pressure decreases from
180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level
increases from 92% to 96%
A client with A. flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour,
hyperlipidemia recieves a is a frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion
prescription for niacin of this effect in clietn teaching may promote
(niaspan). which client compliance in taking the med.
teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of
flushing
b. symptoms of
hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi
irritation
d. comfort measure for
pruritis
When assessing an B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in liver damage;
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, 5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
adolescent who recently therefore, it is especially important for the nurse to
overdosed on assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the
acetaminophen (tylonel), it abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
is most important for the
nurse to assess for pain in
which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head
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HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | JUST RELEASED
The nurse is A.
preparing the The nurse should first withhold the scheduled dose
0900 dose of of Cozaar (A) because the client is hyperkalemic
losartan (normal range 3.5 to 5 mEq/L). Although
(Cozaar), an hypokalemia is
angiotensin II usually associated with diuretic therapy in heart
receptor
failure, hyperkalemia is associated with several
blocker (ARB),
heart failure medications, including ARBs. Because
for a client
hyperkalemia may lead to cardiac dysrhythmias,
with
the nurse should check the apical pulse for rate
hypertension and rhythm (B), and the blood pressure. Before
and heart repeating the serum study (D), the nurse should
failure. The notify the
nurse reviews
healthcare provider (C) of the findings.
the client's
laboratory
results and
notes that the
client's serum
potassium
level is 5.9
mEq/L. What
action should
the nurse take
first?
… 1/42
,5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
A) Withhold the
scheduled dose.
B) Check the client's
apical pulse.
C) Notify the
healthcare provider.
D) Repeat the serum
potassium
level.
… 2/42
,5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
Following the A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
administration of consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
sublingual nitroglycerin to chest pain
a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack,
which assessment finding
indicates to the nurse that
the desired effect has
been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain
is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases
from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood
pressure decreases from
180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level
increases from 92% to 96%
A client with A. flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour,
hyperlipidemia recieves a is a frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion
prescription for niacin of this effect in clietn teaching may promote
(niaspan). which client compliance in taking the med.
teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of
flushing
b. symptoms of
hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi
irritation
d. comfort measure for
pruritis
When assessing an B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in liver damage;
… 3/42
, 5/12/25, 10:49 AM HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS | …
adolescent who recently therefore, it is especially important for the nurse to
overdosed on assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the
acetaminophen (tylonel), it abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
is most important for the
nurse to assess for pain in
which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head
… 4/42
