HESI Pharmacology Practice
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The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit.
Which information is most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
,D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the
first time. What side effects should the nurse assess thr client during the
initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse
assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-
counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the nurse
report to the health care provider concerning the OTC medication? (Select
all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
,C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B,C
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches,
and insomnia after using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital signs to the
healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and vomiting and evaluate client in 30
minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until the next maintenance
medication is scheduled - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound
weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication
is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer?
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, A. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously
B. Baclofen three times a day
C. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally
D. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic
encephalopathy. Which assessment finding would indicate the medication
is being therapeutic?
A. A decrease in blood ammonia levels
B. A softening in the stools
C. An increase in glucose absorption
D. A suppression of gut acidification - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
about neutral protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding of how the medication works?
Test 2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | 100% Solved
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit.
Which information is most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
,D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the
first time. What side effects should the nurse assess thr client during the
initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse
assesses a client who is at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-
counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client health history should the nurse
report to the health care provider concerning the OTC medication? (Select
all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
,C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B,C
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches,
and insomnia after using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital signs to the
healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and vomiting and evaluate client in 30
minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until the next maintenance
medication is scheduled - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound
weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication
is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer?
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, A. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously
B. Baclofen three times a day
C. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally
D. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic
encephalopathy. Which assessment finding would indicate the medication
is being therapeutic?
A. A decrease in blood ammonia levels
B. A softening in the stools
C. An increase in glucose absorption
D. A suppression of gut acidification - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
about neutral protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding of how the medication works?
