Pharmacology HESI Practice Exam Hondros
The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with heart block. The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological response? correct answer: Increased heart rate
client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? correct answer: Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest.
A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced? correct answer: Difficulty sleeping
practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high blood pressure. To improve client understanding the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? correct answer: Captopril (Capoten).
The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which group of women? correct answer: Women who smoke.
female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse (PN) that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. Which laboratory studies should the PN review for this client? correct answer: Hepatic enzymes
healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is having a cataract removal what explanation about the drug actions should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client? correct answer: Dilates the pupil.
The practical nurse (PN) observes a thick white-coating on the tongue of a client who takes fluphenazine (Prolixin). What instructions should the P reinforce with the client about this medication? correct answer: Brush your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and notify the healthcare provider
An older client who takes risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is complaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (PN) recommend? correct answer: Increase daily green vegetables and bran
35-week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (Eskalith) tells the practical nurse (PN) that she would like to breastfeed her infant. What information should the PN provide to the client? correct answer: The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the infant.
The practical nurse (PN) is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine (Demerol) for postoperative pain. The client is stuporous, has constricted pupils, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute. Which PRN prescription should the PN give the client? correct answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with heart block. The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological response? correct answer: Increased heart rate
client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? correct answer: Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest.
A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced? correct answer: Difficulty sleeping
practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high blood pressure. To improve client understanding the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? correct answer: Captopril (Capoten).
The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which group of women? correct answer: Women who smoke.
female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse (PN) that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. Which laboratory studies should the PN review for this client? correct answer: Hepatic enzymes
healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is having a cataract removal what explanation about the drug actions should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client? correct answer: Dilates the pupil.
The practical nurse (PN) observes a thick white-coating on the tongue of a client who takes fluphenazine (Prolixin). What instructions should the P reinforce with the client about this medication? correct answer: Brush your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and notify the healthcare provider
An older client who takes risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is complaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (PN) recommend? correct answer: Increase daily green vegetables and bran
35-week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (Eskalith) tells the practical nurse (PN) that she would like to breastfeed her infant. What information should the PN provide to the client? correct answer: The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the infant.
The practical nurse (PN) is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine (Demerol) for postoperative pain. The client is stuporous, has constricted pupils, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute. Which PRN prescription should the PN give the client? correct answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
