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“PHARMACOLOGY HESI “ TEST BANK NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATED 2025 –
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS , ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Pharmacology
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cefotetan 1 g via intermittent IV
bolus every 12hr to treat a postoperative infection. which of the following
should the nurse monitor for an adverse effect of the medication.
a. disorientation
b. epistaxis
c. constipation
d. jaundice
epistaxis
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. the
nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the
following conditions?
a. raynaud's phenomenon
b. migraine headaches
c. ulcerative colitis
d. anemia
migraine headaches
a nurse is teaching a client about taking tetracycline PO which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. take this medication on a full stomach
b.limit your consumption of dairy products while taking this medication
c. take the medication with your regular iron supplement
d. take antacids if you have an upset stomach using tetracycline
limit your consumption of dairy products while taking this medication
a nurse is teaching a client who has been taking an NSAIDS to treat
rheumatoid arthritis. during the client's first month checkup, the provider
prescribed methotrexate to be added to the medication regimen. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching about the
purpose of this change in the client's medication?
a. your current medication was not strong enough to manage this condition
b. once your blood levels of methotrexate are within the therapeutic range, the
NSAID will be discontinued
c. this medication was added to delay the disease progression
d. treating this disease with 2 medications will help protect you from becoming
treatment-resistant
this medication was added to delay the disease progression
a nurse is assessing a client who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
pieces of information indicates a therapeutic response to pancreatic enzyme
replacement
a. the client is having 1-2 bowel movements per day
b. the client's glucose level is elevated
c. the client has experienced weight loss
d. the client has abdominal distension
the client is having 1-2 bowel movements per day
a nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis and neurogenic bladder
who is receiving bethanechol. the nurse should identify that which of the
following client statements indicates a therapeutic action of the medication
a. my mouth seems very dry lately
b. i've noticed my heart beating faster
c. i am able to urinate more freely
d. i ve noticed i can take a deep breath more easily
i am able to urinate more freely
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a nurse is caring for a client who has cystic fibrosis (CF) and has a
prescription for high-dose ibuprofen daily. the nurse should identify that which
of the following is an expected outcome for the client receiving this medication
a. thinned pulmonary secretions that are retained in the airways
b. slowed progression of pulmonary damage
c. potentiated action of bronchodilator therapy
d. decreased risk of fevers associated with
slowed progression of pulmonary damage
a nurse is assessing a client who was recently admitted and has history of
alcohol use disorder. the client displays ataxia, an altered level of
consciousness, and nystagmus. which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate administering to the client. manifestation of wernicke-
korsakoff syndrome
a. parenteral thiamine
b. niacin extended release capsules
c. parenteral pyridoxine
d. riboflavin tablets
parenteral thiamine
a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking simvastatin to treat
hyperlipidemia. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
adverse effect of the medication that should be reported to the provider
immediately.
a. i have had occasional constipation
b. i have had some gas
c. my head has been hurting for some days
d. my legs feel week and achy
my legs feel week and achy
a nurse is preparing to administer meperidine to a client who is postoperative
and reports a pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. which of the following routes
of administration will deliver the medication with the shortest time of onset
. oral
b. intravenous
intramuscular
d. subcutaneous
intravenous
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory report for a client who is taking tobramycin
and notes that the peak blood is 9.3 mcg/mL. which of the following actions
should the nurse take
a. administer half of the prescribed dosage at the client's next scheduled dose
b. tell the client that the medication seems to be appropriate
c. advice the client to drink more water throughout the day
d. ask if the client has been experiencing any peripheral neuropathy
tell the client that the medication seems to be appropriate
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a nurse in a postpartum unit is caring for a client who plans to breastfeed her
newborn exclusively. the client has a prescription for depot
medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). at which of the following times should
the nurse schedule the client to receive the first dose of the medication?
a. after 3 months postpartum
b. at 6 weeks postpartum.
c. within the first 5 days postpartum
d. during the first week of the first postpartum menstrual cycle
at 6 weeks postpartum
a nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-aged child about growth hormone
therapy. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. your child will grow an extra 4 to 6 inches while receiving hormone therapy
b. hormone injection therapy will occur for 2 to 3 years
c. your child will receive hormone injections no more often than 1 to 2 times
each week
d. the hormone injections are administered subcutaneously
the hormone injections are administered subcutaneously
a nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is scheduled to
begin long-term oral prednisone for asthma. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. stop taking the medication if a rash occurs
b. take the medication on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
c. schedule the medication on alternate days to decrease adverse effects
d. treat shortness of breath with an extra dose of the medication
schedule the medication on alternate days to decrease adverse effects
a nurse is teaching a client who has allergic rhinitis about a new prescription
for brompheniramine. which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the teaching
a. report gastrointestinal disturbances immediately
b. you might find that you develop a dry mouth
c. you should not experience any central nervous system alterations
d. increased urinary frequency is an expected effect
you might find that you develop a dry mouth
a nurse is teaching about adverse effects of ergotamine with a client who has
migraine headaches. which of the following client statements should indicates
an understanding of the teaching
a. if i overuse this medication, i might become addicted to it
b. this medication is okay to use during pregnancy.
c. tingling in my fingers and toes is an adverse effect that goes away with
continued use
d. i will experience restlessness as an adverse effect when i begin taking this
medication
“PHARMACOLOGY HESI “ TEST BANK NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATED 2025 –
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS , ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Pharmacology
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cefotetan 1 g via intermittent IV
bolus every 12hr to treat a postoperative infection. which of the following
should the nurse monitor for an adverse effect of the medication.
a. disorientation
b. epistaxis
c. constipation
d. jaundice
epistaxis
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. the
nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the
following conditions?
a. raynaud's phenomenon
b. migraine headaches
c. ulcerative colitis
d. anemia
migraine headaches
a nurse is teaching a client about taking tetracycline PO which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. take this medication on a full stomach
b.limit your consumption of dairy products while taking this medication
c. take the medication with your regular iron supplement
d. take antacids if you have an upset stomach using tetracycline
limit your consumption of dairy products while taking this medication
a nurse is teaching a client who has been taking an NSAIDS to treat
rheumatoid arthritis. during the client's first month checkup, the provider
prescribed methotrexate to be added to the medication regimen. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching about the
purpose of this change in the client's medication?
a. your current medication was not strong enough to manage this condition
b. once your blood levels of methotrexate are within the therapeutic range, the
NSAID will be discontinued
c. this medication was added to delay the disease progression
d. treating this disease with 2 medications will help protect you from becoming
treatment-resistant
this medication was added to delay the disease progression
a nurse is assessing a client who has cystic fibrosis. which of the following
pieces of information indicates a therapeutic response to pancreatic enzyme
replacement
a. the client is having 1-2 bowel movements per day
b. the client's glucose level is elevated
c. the client has experienced weight loss
d. the client has abdominal distension
the client is having 1-2 bowel movements per day
a nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis and neurogenic bladder
who is receiving bethanechol. the nurse should identify that which of the
following client statements indicates a therapeutic action of the medication
a. my mouth seems very dry lately
b. i've noticed my heart beating faster
c. i am able to urinate more freely
d. i ve noticed i can take a deep breath more easily
i am able to urinate more freely
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a nurse is caring for a client who has cystic fibrosis (CF) and has a
prescription for high-dose ibuprofen daily. the nurse should identify that which
of the following is an expected outcome for the client receiving this medication
a. thinned pulmonary secretions that are retained in the airways
b. slowed progression of pulmonary damage
c. potentiated action of bronchodilator therapy
d. decreased risk of fevers associated with
slowed progression of pulmonary damage
a nurse is assessing a client who was recently admitted and has history of
alcohol use disorder. the client displays ataxia, an altered level of
consciousness, and nystagmus. which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate administering to the client. manifestation of wernicke-
korsakoff syndrome
a. parenteral thiamine
b. niacin extended release capsules
c. parenteral pyridoxine
d. riboflavin tablets
parenteral thiamine
a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking simvastatin to treat
hyperlipidemia. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
adverse effect of the medication that should be reported to the provider
immediately.
a. i have had occasional constipation
b. i have had some gas
c. my head has been hurting for some days
d. my legs feel week and achy
my legs feel week and achy
a nurse is preparing to administer meperidine to a client who is postoperative
and reports a pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. which of the following routes
of administration will deliver the medication with the shortest time of onset
. oral
b. intravenous
intramuscular
d. subcutaneous
intravenous
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory report for a client who is taking tobramycin
and notes that the peak blood is 9.3 mcg/mL. which of the following actions
should the nurse take
a. administer half of the prescribed dosage at the client's next scheduled dose
b. tell the client that the medication seems to be appropriate
c. advice the client to drink more water throughout the day
d. ask if the client has been experiencing any peripheral neuropathy
tell the client that the medication seems to be appropriate
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a nurse in a postpartum unit is caring for a client who plans to breastfeed her
newborn exclusively. the client has a prescription for depot
medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). at which of the following times should
the nurse schedule the client to receive the first dose of the medication?
a. after 3 months postpartum
b. at 6 weeks postpartum.
c. within the first 5 days postpartum
d. during the first week of the first postpartum menstrual cycle
at 6 weeks postpartum
a nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-aged child about growth hormone
therapy. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. your child will grow an extra 4 to 6 inches while receiving hormone therapy
b. hormone injection therapy will occur for 2 to 3 years
c. your child will receive hormone injections no more often than 1 to 2 times
each week
d. the hormone injections are administered subcutaneously
the hormone injections are administered subcutaneously
a nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is scheduled to
begin long-term oral prednisone for asthma. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. stop taking the medication if a rash occurs
b. take the medication on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
c. schedule the medication on alternate days to decrease adverse effects
d. treat shortness of breath with an extra dose of the medication
schedule the medication on alternate days to decrease adverse effects
a nurse is teaching a client who has allergic rhinitis about a new prescription
for brompheniramine. which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the teaching
a. report gastrointestinal disturbances immediately
b. you might find that you develop a dry mouth
c. you should not experience any central nervous system alterations
d. increased urinary frequency is an expected effect
you might find that you develop a dry mouth
a nurse is teaching about adverse effects of ergotamine with a client who has
migraine headaches. which of the following client statements should indicates
an understanding of the teaching
a. if i overuse this medication, i might become addicted to it
b. this medication is okay to use during pregnancy.
c. tingling in my fingers and toes is an adverse effect that goes away with
continued use
d. i will experience restlessness as an adverse effect when i begin taking this
medication
