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NUR 100 / NUR100 HESI Exam Version 1
Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Pharmacology |
Fortis | Questions with Verified Answers |
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Q001: A 68-year-old client with heart failure is prescribed digoxin 0.25 mg PO
daily. The client's apical pulse is 52 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action before
administering this dose?
Options:
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Withhold the medication and notify the provider - CORRECT
C. Recheck the radial pulse in 30 minutes
D. Give half the prescribed dose
ANSWER: B
Q002: A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin 500 mg PO BID. The
nurse should monitor for which adverse effect that is specific to this medication?
Options:
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Lactic acidosis - CORRECT
C. Weight gain
D. Hyperkalemia
ANSWER: B
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Q003: A 35-year-old client is prescribed sertraline 50 mg PO daily for major
depression. The nurse should instruct the client to report which potentially serious
adverse effect immediately?
Options:
A. Nausea
B. Suicidal ideation - CORRECT
C. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
ANSWER: B
Q004: A client with hypertension is prescribed lisinopril 10 mg PO daily. The nurse
should monitor for which adverse effect that may indicate a need to discontinue the
medication?
Options:
A. Persistent dry cough - CORRECT
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Constipation
ANSWER: A
Q005: A 45-year-old client is prescribed warfarin 5 mg PO daily for atrial
fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which food due to its
effect on INR?
Options:
A. Bananas
B. Leafy green vegetables - CORRECT
C. Chicken
D. White bread
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ANSWER: B
Q006: A client with a bacterial infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO
BID. The nurse should administer this medication with which instruction to
maximize absorption?
Options:
A. With dairy products
B. With antacids
C. On an empty stomach, 2 hours before or after meals - CORRECT
D. With a high-fat meal
ANSWER: C
Q007: A 55-year-old client is prescribed atorvastatin 40 mg PO at bedtime. The
nurse should monitor for which adverse effect that requires immediate reporting?
Options:
A. Headache
B. Muscle pain and weakness - CORRECT
C. Drowsiness
D. Dry cough
ANSWER: B
Q008: A client with acute pain is prescribed morphine sulfate 2 mg IV q4h PRN.
The nurse should have which medication readily available as an antidote for
potential respiratory depression?
Options:
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone - CORRECT
C. Protamine
D. Vitamin K
NUR 100 / NUR100 HESI Exam Version 1
Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Pharmacology |
Fortis | Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Pass Guaranteed
Q001: A 68-year-old client with heart failure is prescribed digoxin 0.25 mg PO
daily. The client's apical pulse is 52 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action before
administering this dose?
Options:
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Withhold the medication and notify the provider - CORRECT
C. Recheck the radial pulse in 30 minutes
D. Give half the prescribed dose
ANSWER: B
Q002: A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin 500 mg PO BID. The
nurse should monitor for which adverse effect that is specific to this medication?
Options:
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Lactic acidosis - CORRECT
C. Weight gain
D. Hyperkalemia
ANSWER: B
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Q003: A 35-year-old client is prescribed sertraline 50 mg PO daily for major
depression. The nurse should instruct the client to report which potentially serious
adverse effect immediately?
Options:
A. Nausea
B. Suicidal ideation - CORRECT
C. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
ANSWER: B
Q004: A client with hypertension is prescribed lisinopril 10 mg PO daily. The nurse
should monitor for which adverse effect that may indicate a need to discontinue the
medication?
Options:
A. Persistent dry cough - CORRECT
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Constipation
ANSWER: A
Q005: A 45-year-old client is prescribed warfarin 5 mg PO daily for atrial
fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which food due to its
effect on INR?
Options:
A. Bananas
B. Leafy green vegetables - CORRECT
C. Chicken
D. White bread
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ANSWER: B
Q006: A client with a bacterial infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO
BID. The nurse should administer this medication with which instruction to
maximize absorption?
Options:
A. With dairy products
B. With antacids
C. On an empty stomach, 2 hours before or after meals - CORRECT
D. With a high-fat meal
ANSWER: C
Q007: A 55-year-old client is prescribed atorvastatin 40 mg PO at bedtime. The
nurse should monitor for which adverse effect that requires immediate reporting?
Options:
A. Headache
B. Muscle pain and weakness - CORRECT
C. Drowsiness
D. Dry cough
ANSWER: B
Q008: A client with acute pain is prescribed morphine sulfate 2 mg IV q4h PRN.
The nurse should have which medication readily available as an antidote for
potential respiratory depression?
Options:
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone - CORRECT
C. Protamine
D. Vitamin K
