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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?
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
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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?
A. It facilitates the transport of glucose into the cells
B. It stimulates the function of beta cells in the pancreas
C. It increases the intracellular receptor site sensitivity
D. It delays the carbohydrate digestion and absorption -
Answer-A
The nurse should withhold which medication if a client
reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
A. Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys)
B. Erythromycin (E-mycin)
C. Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
D. Labetolol (Normodyne) - Answer-A
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A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the nurse
how the medication will help. Which is the best
explanation to provide the client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
C. It will improve esophageal peristalsis
D. It will neutralize gastric secretions - Answer-A
A nurse is providing medication education for a client
prescribed a beta-blocking agent for treatment of
glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the mechanism of the medication?
A. It inhibits the aqueous humor production
B. It enhances the aqueous humor outflow
C. It increases the intraocular pressure
D. It prevents extraocular infection - Answer-A
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A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly
prescribed a miotic drug for the treatment of glaucoma.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching
session?
A. The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow
B. The medication inhibits the aqueous humor production
C. The medication dilates the pupils
D. The medication prevents extraocular infection - Answer-
A
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
HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice 2026/2027 || Most
Recent Exam Actual Complete Real Verified Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Success!! Newest
Exam!!
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?
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
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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?
A. It facilitates the transport of glucose into the cells
B. It stimulates the function of beta cells in the pancreas
C. It increases the intracellular receptor site sensitivity
D. It delays the carbohydrate digestion and absorption -
Answer-A
The nurse should withhold which medication if a client
reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
A. Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys)
B. Erythromycin (E-mycin)
C. Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
D. Labetolol (Normodyne) - Answer-A
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A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the nurse
how the medication will help. Which is the best
explanation to provide the client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
C. It will improve esophageal peristalsis
D. It will neutralize gastric secretions - Answer-A
A nurse is providing medication education for a client
prescribed a beta-blocking agent for treatment of
glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the mechanism of the medication?
A. It inhibits the aqueous humor production
B. It enhances the aqueous humor outflow
C. It increases the intraocular pressure
D. It prevents extraocular infection - Answer-A
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A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly
prescribed a miotic drug for the treatment of glaucoma.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching
session?
A. The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow
B. The medication inhibits the aqueous humor production
C. The medication dilates the pupils
D. The medication prevents extraocular infection - Answer-
A
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
