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Hesi LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam/LPN Pharmacology Hesi
Prep Exam || Just Out!!!
A pt in severe respiratory distress is prescribed continuous
albuterol nebulizers. Which of the following side effects should
the nurse expect? (multiple)
Excessive salivation
Dizziness
Tremors
Bradycardia
Urticaria
Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-dizziness and tremors
The nurse is assessing a pt on Niacin for hyperlipidemia. Which
assessment finding should the nurse expect as a possible side
effect?
Flushing of the face and neck
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Confusion - ANSWER-flushing of the face and neck
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An immunocompromised pt with herpes zoster is administered
a high dose of IV acyclovir. Which of the following, if reported
or observed, would be an adverse effect of the drug?
Ototoxicity
Arrhythmias
Hallucinations
Tinnitus - ANSWER-hallucinations
A nurse is gathering health history info from a newly admitted
pt. The pt denies any known diseases but gives the nurse a
bottle of gemfibrozil that she has been taking for a year. The
nurse should question the pt about what disease?
Atrial fibrillation
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia - ANSWER-hyperlipidemia
This is used for the treatment of hypertension and edema -
ANSWER-Hydrochlorothiazide
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A pt is prescribed a high dose of aspirin for osteoarthritis. The
nurse should instruct the pt to contact the physician if which of
the following symptoms develop?
Tinnitus
Cold extremities
Diarrhea
Constipation - ANSWER-tinnitus
A pt is prescribed tamoxifen, 20 mg PO bid for newly diagnosed
metastatic breast cancer. While reinforcing education to the
patient, the nurse should emphasize which possible side effect?
Ototoxicity
Hyperglycemia
Arrhythmias
Hot flashes - ANSWER-hot flashes
A pt is prescribed benztropine for Parkinson's disease. The
nurse should closely monitor which of the following to assess
for a common side effect?
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Hemoglobin
O2 saturation
Intake and Output
Respirations - ANSWER-intake and output
A pt recently prescribed with ezetimibe asks the nurse why he
needs this medication. Understanding the mechanism of action,
the nurse knows ezetimibe is used to treat:
Osteoporosis
CHF
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension - ANSWER-hyperlipidemia
A nurse is preparing a pt for a procedure requiring conscious
sedation. The nurse will administer which short acting
benzodiazepine?
Midazolam
Diazepam
Hesi LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam/LPN Pharmacology Hesi
Prep Exam || Just Out!!!
A pt in severe respiratory distress is prescribed continuous
albuterol nebulizers. Which of the following side effects should
the nurse expect? (multiple)
Excessive salivation
Dizziness
Tremors
Bradycardia
Urticaria
Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-dizziness and tremors
The nurse is assessing a pt on Niacin for hyperlipidemia. Which
assessment finding should the nurse expect as a possible side
effect?
Flushing of the face and neck
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Confusion - ANSWER-flushing of the face and neck
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An immunocompromised pt with herpes zoster is administered
a high dose of IV acyclovir. Which of the following, if reported
or observed, would be an adverse effect of the drug?
Ototoxicity
Arrhythmias
Hallucinations
Tinnitus - ANSWER-hallucinations
A nurse is gathering health history info from a newly admitted
pt. The pt denies any known diseases but gives the nurse a
bottle of gemfibrozil that she has been taking for a year. The
nurse should question the pt about what disease?
Atrial fibrillation
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia - ANSWER-hyperlipidemia
This is used for the treatment of hypertension and edema -
ANSWER-Hydrochlorothiazide
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A pt is prescribed a high dose of aspirin for osteoarthritis. The
nurse should instruct the pt to contact the physician if which of
the following symptoms develop?
Tinnitus
Cold extremities
Diarrhea
Constipation - ANSWER-tinnitus
A pt is prescribed tamoxifen, 20 mg PO bid for newly diagnosed
metastatic breast cancer. While reinforcing education to the
patient, the nurse should emphasize which possible side effect?
Ototoxicity
Hyperglycemia
Arrhythmias
Hot flashes - ANSWER-hot flashes
A pt is prescribed benztropine for Parkinson's disease. The
nurse should closely monitor which of the following to assess
for a common side effect?
, 4|Page
Hemoglobin
O2 saturation
Intake and Output
Respirations - ANSWER-intake and output
A pt recently prescribed with ezetimibe asks the nurse why he
needs this medication. Understanding the mechanism of action,
the nurse knows ezetimibe is used to treat:
Osteoporosis
CHF
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension - ANSWER-hyperlipidemia
A nurse is preparing a pt for a procedure requiring conscious
sedation. The nurse will administer which short acting
benzodiazepine?
Midazolam
Diazepam
