HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Actual Exam 2026 |
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A client receives a prescription for sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (septra) for a
urinary tract infection (UTI). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the
client?
A. Ingest food prior to taking the antibiotic
B. Drink at least 8 glasses for water a day
C. take the medication with grapefruit juice
D. avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight ------------Correct Answer--------------------B
A client who is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
receives a prescription for vancomycin (Vancocin). Which assessment should the
nurse perform to identify a potential adverse effect?
A. Whisper test
B. Romberg test
C. Tactile discrimination
D. Skin turgor ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
,A client with chronic pancreatitis receives a new prescription for pancrelipase
(Pancrease). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in this
client's teaching?
A. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
B. Stay away from products containing alcohol
C. Ingest 8 oz of grapefruit juice with the medication
D. Take the medication when consuming food ------------Correct Answer---------------
-----D
A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10 mg once a day in
the evening. The client asks the nurse, "When should I begin to feel better?" How
should the nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. Within 24 hours
C. in about 12 hours
D. 30 mins to 1 hr ------------Correct Answer--------------------B
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for minocycline
(minocin). Which side effect is most important for the nurse to instruct the client
to report?
A. Loss of balance and dizziness
, B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Headache and mouth sores
D. Abdominal pain and diarrhea ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
A client's prescription of prednisone for the management of asthma is to be
discontinued. Which information is important for the nurse to give the client?
A. The remaining capsules in the medication bottle should be taken until empty
B. The medication should be stopped immediately
C. the dose of the medication should be tapered over the course of 7 to 10 days
D. The medication should be taken if wheezing and stridor occurs ------------Correct
Answer--------------------C
A client prescribed cyclosporine for the past nine months to prevent renal
allograft rejection has a blood urea nitrogen level of 36 mg/dL. Which additional
finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider?
A. Hemoglobin level of 16.8 g/dL
B. White blood cell count level of 10,000
C. Creatinine level of 2.8 mg/dL
D. Potassium of 4.2 mEq/L ------------Correct Answer--------------------C
All 160 Questions and Correct Answers | Verified
Answers | Brand New Version!
A client receives a prescription for sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (septra) for a
urinary tract infection (UTI). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the
client?
A. Ingest food prior to taking the antibiotic
B. Drink at least 8 glasses for water a day
C. take the medication with grapefruit juice
D. avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight ------------Correct Answer--------------------B
A client who is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
receives a prescription for vancomycin (Vancocin). Which assessment should the
nurse perform to identify a potential adverse effect?
A. Whisper test
B. Romberg test
C. Tactile discrimination
D. Skin turgor ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
,A client with chronic pancreatitis receives a new prescription for pancrelipase
(Pancrease). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in this
client's teaching?
A. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
B. Stay away from products containing alcohol
C. Ingest 8 oz of grapefruit juice with the medication
D. Take the medication when consuming food ------------Correct Answer---------------
-----D
A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10 mg once a day in
the evening. The client asks the nurse, "When should I begin to feel better?" How
should the nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. Within 24 hours
C. in about 12 hours
D. 30 mins to 1 hr ------------Correct Answer--------------------B
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for minocycline
(minocin). Which side effect is most important for the nurse to instruct the client
to report?
A. Loss of balance and dizziness
, B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Headache and mouth sores
D. Abdominal pain and diarrhea ------------Correct Answer--------------------A
A client's prescription of prednisone for the management of asthma is to be
discontinued. Which information is important for the nurse to give the client?
A. The remaining capsules in the medication bottle should be taken until empty
B. The medication should be stopped immediately
C. the dose of the medication should be tapered over the course of 7 to 10 days
D. The medication should be taken if wheezing and stridor occurs ------------Correct
Answer--------------------C
A client prescribed cyclosporine for the past nine months to prevent renal
allograft rejection has a blood urea nitrogen level of 36 mg/dL. Which additional
finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider?
A. Hemoglobin level of 16.8 g/dL
B. White blood cell count level of 10,000
C. Creatinine level of 2.8 mg/dL
D. Potassium of 4.2 mEq/L ------------Correct Answer--------------------C
