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HESI LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM/LPN
PHARMACOLOGY HESI PREP EXAM LATEST 2025/
2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||LATEST EXAM!!!!||BRANDNEW!!!||
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to 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% -
Answer-A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for
niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
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b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - Answer-A. flushing of the
face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is a frequent reason
for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect in clietn
teaching may promote compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed
on acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important for the
nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - Answer-B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in
liver damage; therefore, it is especially important for the
nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the
abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a
medical diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. which
medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload
a. nitroglycerin
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b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - Answer-A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that
causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases contractility,
thereby decreasing both preload and afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the action of
this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating
hormone circulating in the blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of
T3 produced by the thyroid
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland -
Answer-D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control
hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid
hormones. It is often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy
or radioactive iodine therapy
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Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired
effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist has been
achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 -
Answer-D. angiotensin II receptor antagonist (blocker),
prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired effect is a
decrease in blood pressure.
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client
who just recieved a prescription for oral metronidazole
(flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis (select all
that apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
F. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time - Answer-ADEF
HESI LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM/LPN
PHARMACOLOGY HESI PREP EXAM LATEST 2025/
2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||LATEST EXAM!!!!||BRANDNEW!!!||
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to 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% -
Answer-A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for
niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most important
for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
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b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - Answer-A. flushing of the
face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is a frequent reason
for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect in clietn
teaching may promote compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed
on acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important for the
nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - Answer-B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in
liver damage; therefore, it is especially important for the
nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the
abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a
medical diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. which
medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload
a. nitroglycerin
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b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - Answer-A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that
causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases contractility,
thereby decreasing both preload and afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the action of
this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating
hormone circulating in the blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of
T3 produced by the thyroid
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland -
Answer-D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control
hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid
hormones. It is often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy
or radioactive iodine therapy
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Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired
effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist has been
achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 -
Answer-D. angiotensin II receptor antagonist (blocker),
prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired effect is a
decrease in blood pressure.
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client
who just recieved a prescription for oral metronidazole
(flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis (select all
that apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
F. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time - Answer-ADEF
