2026 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test
Bank EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE
CHOICES) (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2026
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal
attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been
achieved? - Correct Answers Client states chest pain is relieved.
Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being discharged with a
prescription for warfarin Coumadin. In conducting discharge teaching, the nurse advises the
client to have which diagnostic test monitored regularly after discharge? - Correct Answers
Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client with a
postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug
allergy before administering this prescription? - Correct Answers Penicillin
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute myocardial
infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and afterload? - Correct
Answers Nitroglycerin
Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a controlled-release
oxycodone prescription? - Correct Answers Every 12 hours
A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is the
optimum time for the nurse to obtain the trough level? - Correct Answers Immediately before
the next antibiotic dose is given
, After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low molecular weight heparin LMWH.
During administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse why he is receiving this
medication. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide? - Correct Answers This
medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation
A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet. Which observation by
the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? -
Correct Answers Lessening of tremors
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor SR. What assessment is most important for the nurse
to obtain? - Correct Answers Blood pressure
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect sting. Which
prescription should the nurse prepare to administer this client? - Correct Answers Epinephrine
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly prescribed for a client with
which condition? - Correct Answers Heart failure
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving the
antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside Arc-C for chemotherapy? - Correct Answers Inspect the
client's oral mucosa for ulcerations
Which drug is used as a palliative treatment for a client with tumor-induced spinal cord
compression? - Correct Answers Dexamethasone Decadron
Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor
antagonist valsartan Diovan has been achieved? - Correct Answers Blood pressure reduced from
160/90 to 130/80
Bank EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE
CHOICES) (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2026
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal
attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been
achieved? - Correct Answers Client states chest pain is relieved.
Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being discharged with a
prescription for warfarin Coumadin. In conducting discharge teaching, the nurse advises the
client to have which diagnostic test monitored regularly after discharge? - Correct Answers
Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client with a
postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug
allergy before administering this prescription? - Correct Answers Penicillin
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute myocardial
infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and afterload? - Correct
Answers Nitroglycerin
Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a controlled-release
oxycodone prescription? - Correct Answers Every 12 hours
A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is the
optimum time for the nurse to obtain the trough level? - Correct Answers Immediately before
the next antibiotic dose is given
, After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low molecular weight heparin LMWH.
During administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse why he is receiving this
medication. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide? - Correct Answers This
medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation
A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet. Which observation by
the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? -
Correct Answers Lessening of tremors
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor SR. What assessment is most important for the nurse
to obtain? - Correct Answers Blood pressure
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect sting. Which
prescription should the nurse prepare to administer this client? - Correct Answers Epinephrine
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly prescribed for a client with
which condition? - Correct Answers Heart failure
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving the
antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside Arc-C for chemotherapy? - Correct Answers Inspect the
client's oral mucosa for ulcerations
Which drug is used as a palliative treatment for a client with tumor-induced spinal cord
compression? - Correct Answers Dexamethasone Decadron
Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor
antagonist valsartan Diovan has been achieved? - Correct Answers Blood pressure reduced from
160/90 to 130/80
