Pharmacology Hesi Practice Exam Questions
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1. The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with
heart block. The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological re-
sponse?: Increased heart rate
2. client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal).
What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?: Monitor for signs of
respiratory arrest.
3. A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed am-
phetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain
is commonly experienced?: Diflculty sleeping
4. 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?: Captopril (Capoten).
5. The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoid-
ed in which group of women?: Women who smoke.
6. 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?: Hepatic enzymes
7. 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?: Dilates the pupil.
8. The practical nurse (PN) observes a thick white-coating on the tongue of a
client who takes fluphenazine (Prolixin). What instructions should the P rein-
force with the client about this medication?: Brush your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and
notify the healthcare provider
9. An older client who takes risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is com-
plaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (PN)
recommend?: Increase daily green vegetables and bran
10. 35-week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (Eskalith) tells the practi-
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, cal nurse (PN) that she would like to breastfeed her infant. What information
should the PN provide to the client?: The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the
infant.
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And Answers (Verified Answers)
1. The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with
heart block. The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological re-
sponse?: Increased heart rate
2. client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal).
What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?: Monitor for signs of
respiratory arrest.
3. A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed am-
phetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain
is commonly experienced?: Diflculty sleeping
4. 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?: Captopril (Capoten).
5. The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoid-
ed in which group of women?: Women who smoke.
6. 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?: Hepatic enzymes
7. 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?: Dilates the pupil.
8. The practical nurse (PN) observes a thick white-coating on the tongue of a
client who takes fluphenazine (Prolixin). What instructions should the P rein-
force with the client about this medication?: Brush your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and
notify the healthcare provider
9. An older client who takes risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is com-
plaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (PN)
recommend?: Increase daily green vegetables and bran
10. 35-week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (Eskalith) tells the practi-
1/6
, cal nurse (PN) that she would like to breastfeed her infant. What information
should the PN provide to the client?: The drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the
infant.
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