HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
The nurse reviews the new prescription, A
phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression
on the psychiatric unit. Which information is
most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine
rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking
each dose
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 B
mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What
side effects should the nurse assess thr
client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
While reviewing the client's electronic B,C
medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a
client who is at risk for a possible interaction
with an over-the-counter (OTC)
decongestant. Which client health history
should the nurse report to the health care
provider concerning the OTC medication?
(Select all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
A client prescribed ipratropium reports A
nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and
insomnia after using the inhaler. Which
action should the nurse implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report
symptoms and vital signs to the healthcare
provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and
vomiting and evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given
will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until
the next maintenance medication is
scheduled
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
The nurse reviews the new prescription, A
phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression
on the psychiatric unit. Which information is
most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine
rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking
each dose
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 B
mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What
side effects should the nurse assess thr
client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
While reviewing the client's electronic B,C
medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a
client who is at risk for a possible interaction
with an over-the-counter (OTC)
decongestant. Which client health history
should the nurse report to the health care
provider concerning the OTC medication?
(Select all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
A client prescribed ipratropium reports A
nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and
insomnia after using the inhaler. Which
action should the nurse implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report
symptoms and vital signs to the healthcare
provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and
vomiting and evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given
will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until
the next maintenance medication is
scheduled
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
