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Evolve Pharmacology hesi practice TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms
of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is
reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse ask to
determine if the medication has been effective?
A) How much water have you been drinking each day?
B) Does the urine color stain your toilet bowl or undergarments?
C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency?
D) Did your urine appear cloudy or have a foul odor on voiding? -
ANSWER--C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or
urgency?
Feedback:
Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary analgesic, acts on the
mucosa of the urinary tract to relieve urinary pain, burning, itching, or
urgency (C) associated with urethritis and cystitis. Although
determining if the client is forcing fluids (A), experiencing staining from
Pyridium's side effect (B), or having signs of a urinary infection (D) are
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worthwhile assessments, the therapeutic response of Pyridium is
related to urinary discomforts only.
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the practical
nurse (PN) reinforce?
A) Use suppository form of drugs.
B) Avoid large public gatherings.
C) Rise slowly when standing up.
D) Shave with an electric razor. - ANSWER--D) Shave with an electric
razor.
Feedback:
Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone marrow depression
caused by several antineoplastic agents. The client is experiencing a low
platelet count and should use an electric razor (D) to reduce his risk of
bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not indicated for a client who needs to
implement thrombocytopenia precautions.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking
prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a year. Which adverse effect should
the PN document in the client's record?
A) Photosensitvity.
B) Weight gain.
C) Loss of hair.
D) Pale skin color. - ANSWER--B) Weight gain.
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Feedback:
Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention and redistribution
of fat deposition. Weight gain (B) and moon face reflect adverse effects
of long-term prednisone use and should be documented. (A, C, and D)
do not occur with treatment using prednisone.
A 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?
A) Creatinine clearance.
B) Hepatic enzymes.
C) Coagulation values.
D) Arterial blood gases. - ANSWER--B) Hepatic enzymes.
Feedback:
Liver toxicity can occur when doses of acetaminophen exceed 4 grams a
day, resulting in an elevation in hepatic enzyme values (B). (A, C, and D)
do not reveal findings related to acetaminophen toxicity.
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid analgesic for post-
operative pain. Which adverse effect should the practical nurse (PN)
monitor for with the client?
A) Constipation.
B) Photosensitivity.
C) Decreased heart rate.
D) Frequent urination. - ANSWER--A) Constipation.
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Feedback:
Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to constipation (A), a
common side effect of opiates. (B, C, and D) are not associated with
opioid analgesics.
Which action should the practical nurse implement when administering
a buccal medication?
A) Encourage the client to swallow.
B) Administer water with medication.
C) Ensure the medication is positioned under the tongue.
D) Place the medication between the upper molar teeth and cheek. -
ANSWER--D) Place the medication between the upper molar teeth and
cheek.
Feedback:
Buccal medications are placed between the upper molar teeth and the
cheek (D) for absorption by the capillaries of the oral mucosa. The client
should be cautioned against swallowing, not (A). Buccal medications
are not administered with water (B). (C) describes sublingual
administration.
What assessment is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to
obtain prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil)
for a client with depression?
A) Activity level.
B) Mood and affect.
Evolve Pharmacology hesi practice TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms
of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is
reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse ask to
determine if the medication has been effective?
A) How much water have you been drinking each day?
B) Does the urine color stain your toilet bowl or undergarments?
C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency?
D) Did your urine appear cloudy or have a foul odor on voiding? -
ANSWER--C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or
urgency?
Feedback:
Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary analgesic, acts on the
mucosa of the urinary tract to relieve urinary pain, burning, itching, or
urgency (C) associated with urethritis and cystitis. Although
determining if the client is forcing fluids (A), experiencing staining from
Pyridium's side effect (B), or having signs of a urinary infection (D) are
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worthwhile assessments, the therapeutic response of Pyridium is
related to urinary discomforts only.
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the practical
nurse (PN) reinforce?
A) Use suppository form of drugs.
B) Avoid large public gatherings.
C) Rise slowly when standing up.
D) Shave with an electric razor. - ANSWER--D) Shave with an electric
razor.
Feedback:
Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone marrow depression
caused by several antineoplastic agents. The client is experiencing a low
platelet count and should use an electric razor (D) to reduce his risk of
bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not indicated for a client who needs to
implement thrombocytopenia precautions.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking
prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a year. Which adverse effect should
the PN document in the client's record?
A) Photosensitvity.
B) Weight gain.
C) Loss of hair.
D) Pale skin color. - ANSWER--B) Weight gain.
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Feedback:
Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention and redistribution
of fat deposition. Weight gain (B) and moon face reflect adverse effects
of long-term prednisone use and should be documented. (A, C, and D)
do not occur with treatment using prednisone.
A 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?
A) Creatinine clearance.
B) Hepatic enzymes.
C) Coagulation values.
D) Arterial blood gases. - ANSWER--B) Hepatic enzymes.
Feedback:
Liver toxicity can occur when doses of acetaminophen exceed 4 grams a
day, resulting in an elevation in hepatic enzyme values (B). (A, C, and D)
do not reveal findings related to acetaminophen toxicity.
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid analgesic for post-
operative pain. Which adverse effect should the practical nurse (PN)
monitor for with the client?
A) Constipation.
B) Photosensitivity.
C) Decreased heart rate.
D) Frequent urination. - ANSWER--A) Constipation.
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Feedback:
Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to constipation (A), a
common side effect of opiates. (B, C, and D) are not associated with
opioid analgesics.
Which action should the practical nurse implement when administering
a buccal medication?
A) Encourage the client to swallow.
B) Administer water with medication.
C) Ensure the medication is positioned under the tongue.
D) Place the medication between the upper molar teeth and cheek. -
ANSWER--D) Place the medication between the upper molar teeth and
cheek.
Feedback:
Buccal medications are placed between the upper molar teeth and the
cheek (D) for absorption by the capillaries of the oral mucosa. The client
should be cautioned against swallowing, not (A). Buccal medications
are not administered with water (B). (C) describes sublingual
administration.
What assessment is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to
obtain prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil)
for a client with depression?
A) Activity level.
B) Mood and affect.
