HESI RN ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025/2026
3. After several months of chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, and join
pain, a young adult is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and the
healthcare provider prescribes prednisone. Which education
should the nurse provide the client with regard to taking
prednisone? -ANSWER >c. If sequential doses are missed, notify
the healthcare provider.
4. The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit.
Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention? -ANSWER ->c.
An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being yelled at by
other clients
5. The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the
child to exhibit which symptoms? -ANSWER ->b. Ear pain and
fever.
6. A client arrives for an annual physical exam and complains of
having calf pain. The client's health history reveals peripheral atrial
disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client about
expected finding related to chronic arterial symptoms? -ANSWER -
>b. Does the calf pain occur when walking short distances?
7. The nurse is preparing to send a client to the cardiac
catheterization lab for an angioplasty. Which client report is most
important for them to explore further prior to the start of the
, procedure? -ANSWER ->d. Experience facial swelling after eating
crab.
8. The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child with eczema. The child's
skin is dry and scaly, and the mother reports that the child
frequently scratches the lesions on the skin to the point of causing
bleeding. Which guideline is indicated for care of this child? -
ANSWER ->b. Apply baby lotion to the skin twice daily.
9. A new mother on the postpartum unit runs out of the room
screaming that her newborn infant's crib is empty and the baby is
missing. What action should the nurse take first? -ANSWER ->d.
Match ID bands of all infants and mothers on the unit.
10. While providing a health history, a female client tells the clinic
nurse that she frequently thinks about hurting herself. Which
question is most important for the nurse to ask? -ANSWER ->c.
"Have you thought about taking your life?"
11. A college student brings a dorm roommate to the campus clinic
because the roommate has been talking to someone who is not
present. The client tells the nurse that the voices are saying, "kill,
kill." What question should the nurse ask the client next? -
ANSWER ->c. "Are you planning to obey the voices?"
12. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports
tingling of the feet and who is newly diagnosed with peripheral
vascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in the
plan of care for this client? -ANSWER ->d. The client's skin on the
lower legs will be intact at the next clinical visit.
, 13. When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed
with hypertension, which food should the nurse encourage the
client to eat? (select all that apply.) -ANSWER ->a. . Fruits without
sauce c. Fresh or frozen vegetables without sauce.
14. A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which
assessment finding indication to the nurse that the client is
experiencing a therapeutic response to the phenytoin? -ANSWER -
>c. Absence of seizure activity for the duration of treatment.
15. The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a
rehabilitation facility prior to discharge. Which behaviors indicate
the client understands how to maintain balance safely? (Select all
that apply) -ANSWER ->a. Brings a heavy can close to body before
lifting. b. Locks knees while preparing food on the counter.
16. An older client is admitted to the hospital because of recurring
transient ischemic attacks. Neurological serial assessments for the
past 24 hours were within normal limits. One day after admission,
the client suddenly becomes confused and combative indicating
impaired mental status (IMS). What intervention should the nurse
implement first? ANSWER ->b. Reduce environmental stimuli.
17. The charge nurse in an extended care facility is organizing unit
activities for the day. Which action may be safely delegated to the
practical nurse (PN)? -ANSWER ->Establish blood pressure
parameters for client monitoring
18. During shift report, the charge nurse receives notice of several
problems. Which problem should the nurse address first? -
ANSWER >d. A bucket of water was spilled in the hallway.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025/2026
3. After several months of chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, and join
pain, a young adult is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and the
healthcare provider prescribes prednisone. Which education
should the nurse provide the client with regard to taking
prednisone? -ANSWER >c. If sequential doses are missed, notify
the healthcare provider.
4. The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit.
Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention? -ANSWER ->c.
An 18-year-old client with antisocial behavior who is being yelled at by
other clients
5. The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the
child to exhibit which symptoms? -ANSWER ->b. Ear pain and
fever.
6. A client arrives for an annual physical exam and complains of
having calf pain. The client's health history reveals peripheral atrial
disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client about
expected finding related to chronic arterial symptoms? -ANSWER -
>b. Does the calf pain occur when walking short distances?
7. The nurse is preparing to send a client to the cardiac
catheterization lab for an angioplasty. Which client report is most
important for them to explore further prior to the start of the
, procedure? -ANSWER ->d. Experience facial swelling after eating
crab.
8. The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child with eczema. The child's
skin is dry and scaly, and the mother reports that the child
frequently scratches the lesions on the skin to the point of causing
bleeding. Which guideline is indicated for care of this child? -
ANSWER ->b. Apply baby lotion to the skin twice daily.
9. A new mother on the postpartum unit runs out of the room
screaming that her newborn infant's crib is empty and the baby is
missing. What action should the nurse take first? -ANSWER ->d.
Match ID bands of all infants and mothers on the unit.
10. While providing a health history, a female client tells the clinic
nurse that she frequently thinks about hurting herself. Which
question is most important for the nurse to ask? -ANSWER ->c.
"Have you thought about taking your life?"
11. A college student brings a dorm roommate to the campus clinic
because the roommate has been talking to someone who is not
present. The client tells the nurse that the voices are saying, "kill,
kill." What question should the nurse ask the client next? -
ANSWER ->c. "Are you planning to obey the voices?"
12. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports
tingling of the feet and who is newly diagnosed with peripheral
vascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in the
plan of care for this client? -ANSWER ->d. The client's skin on the
lower legs will be intact at the next clinical visit.
, 13. When conducting diet teaching for a client who was diagnosed
with hypertension, which food should the nurse encourage the
client to eat? (select all that apply.) -ANSWER ->a. . Fruits without
sauce c. Fresh or frozen vegetables without sauce.
14. A client with bacterial meningitis is receiving phenytoin. Which
assessment finding indication to the nurse that the client is
experiencing a therapeutic response to the phenytoin? -ANSWER -
>c. Absence of seizure activity for the duration of treatment.
15. The nurse observes a client prepare a meal in the kitchen of a
rehabilitation facility prior to discharge. Which behaviors indicate
the client understands how to maintain balance safely? (Select all
that apply) -ANSWER ->a. Brings a heavy can close to body before
lifting. b. Locks knees while preparing food on the counter.
16. An older client is admitted to the hospital because of recurring
transient ischemic attacks. Neurological serial assessments for the
past 24 hours were within normal limits. One day after admission,
the client suddenly becomes confused and combative indicating
impaired mental status (IMS). What intervention should the nurse
implement first? ANSWER ->b. Reduce environmental stimuli.
17. The charge nurse in an extended care facility is organizing unit
activities for the day. Which action may be safely delegated to the
practical nurse (PN)? -ANSWER ->Establish blood pressure
parameters for client monitoring
18. During shift report, the charge nurse receives notice of several
problems. Which problem should the nurse address first? -
ANSWER >d. A bucket of water was spilled in the hallway.
