HESI MILESTONE 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which information should the nurse have when assessing a client for therapeutic effects
of a prescribed medication?
a) The client's previous experience with medication.
b) The client's baseline before taking the medication.
c) Expected side effects of the medication.
d) Expected response of the medication. CORRECT ANSWER- b) The client's baseline
before taking the medication.
The nurse is teaching a client about the medication treatment for active tuberculosis
(TB) infection. The nurse should include which information in the teaching?
a) "At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
b) "You will most likely develop a superinfection from the antituberculosis medications."
c) "Treatment is necessary for just 10 days."
d) "Drug sensitivity is not necessary before starting treatment." CORRECT ANSWER- a)
"At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
The basic mechanism of action of most diuretic medications includes which of the
following?
a) Increasing the thirst sensation to promote more water intake by the client
b) Causing vasodilation and increasing blood supply to the kidneys
c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
d) Increasing potassium excretion by removing water from the cells CORRECT
ANSWER- c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
The nurse is administering prescribed tetracycline. Which client would be appropriate
to receive the medication?
a) A female client who is pregnant and has a skin infection.
b) A 6-year-old client with an ear infection.
c) A teenager with severe acne on the back.
, d) A 12-month-old with an eye infection. CORRECT ANSWER- c) A teenager with severe
acne on the back.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used to treat which diagnosis?
a) Hypotension
b) Heart failure
c) Stroke
d) Atrial fibrillation CORRECT ANSWER- b) Heart failure
Which anticoagulant would be contraindicated for a client with a vitamin K deficiency?
a) enoxaparin (Lovenox)
b) apixaban (Eliquis)
c) heparin (unfractionated)
d) warfarin (Coumadin) CORRECT ANSWER- d) warfarin (Coumadin)
The nurse is caring for a client taking newly prescribed first-generation antipsychotic
medication. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effect that can occur
within the first few days?
a) Suicidal ideations
b) Fibromyalgia syndrome
c) Tardive dyskinesia
d) Acute dystonia CORRECT ANSWER- c) Tardive dyskinesia
The mnemonic SLUDGE is used to remember the signs and symptoms for the life-
threatening adverse effect of which type of medication?
a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
b) Antipsychotics
c) Antiepileptics
d) Adrenergic Agonists CORRECT ANSWER- a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
The nurse is evaluating the effects of prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client who
has been taking the medication for six months. The nurse should assess the client for
which outcome?
a) Increased sensation in peripheries.
b) Reduced seizure activity.
c) Decrease in body mass index.
d) Improved activity tolerance. CORRECT ANSWER- b) Reduced seizure activity.
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and the client's spouse
about medication treatment. Which information should the nurse include?
a) "The medication will reverse the symptoms for as long as you take the medication."
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which information should the nurse have when assessing a client for therapeutic effects
of a prescribed medication?
a) The client's previous experience with medication.
b) The client's baseline before taking the medication.
c) Expected side effects of the medication.
d) Expected response of the medication. CORRECT ANSWER- b) The client's baseline
before taking the medication.
The nurse is teaching a client about the medication treatment for active tuberculosis
(TB) infection. The nurse should include which information in the teaching?
a) "At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
b) "You will most likely develop a superinfection from the antituberculosis medications."
c) "Treatment is necessary for just 10 days."
d) "Drug sensitivity is not necessary before starting treatment." CORRECT ANSWER- a)
"At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
The basic mechanism of action of most diuretic medications includes which of the
following?
a) Increasing the thirst sensation to promote more water intake by the client
b) Causing vasodilation and increasing blood supply to the kidneys
c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
d) Increasing potassium excretion by removing water from the cells CORRECT
ANSWER- c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
The nurse is administering prescribed tetracycline. Which client would be appropriate
to receive the medication?
a) A female client who is pregnant and has a skin infection.
b) A 6-year-old client with an ear infection.
c) A teenager with severe acne on the back.
, d) A 12-month-old with an eye infection. CORRECT ANSWER- c) A teenager with severe
acne on the back.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used to treat which diagnosis?
a) Hypotension
b) Heart failure
c) Stroke
d) Atrial fibrillation CORRECT ANSWER- b) Heart failure
Which anticoagulant would be contraindicated for a client with a vitamin K deficiency?
a) enoxaparin (Lovenox)
b) apixaban (Eliquis)
c) heparin (unfractionated)
d) warfarin (Coumadin) CORRECT ANSWER- d) warfarin (Coumadin)
The nurse is caring for a client taking newly prescribed first-generation antipsychotic
medication. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effect that can occur
within the first few days?
a) Suicidal ideations
b) Fibromyalgia syndrome
c) Tardive dyskinesia
d) Acute dystonia CORRECT ANSWER- c) Tardive dyskinesia
The mnemonic SLUDGE is used to remember the signs and symptoms for the life-
threatening adverse effect of which type of medication?
a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
b) Antipsychotics
c) Antiepileptics
d) Adrenergic Agonists CORRECT ANSWER- a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
The nurse is evaluating the effects of prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client who
has been taking the medication for six months. The nurse should assess the client for
which outcome?
a) Increased sensation in peripheries.
b) Reduced seizure activity.
c) Decrease in body mass index.
d) Improved activity tolerance. CORRECT ANSWER- b) Reduced seizure activity.
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and the client's spouse
about medication treatment. Which information should the nurse include?
a) "The medication will reverse the symptoms for as long as you take the medication."
