HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PRACTICE
2023-2024 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE| A+ GRADED|
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.
Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client?
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
2. Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child
with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother
to administer the iron with which best food item? Orange
juice
3. Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that
which of the following would indicate the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication? Tinnitus
4. The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the
lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the
children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when
applied:
At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
, 5. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client
with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
Informing the client that this is normal
6. The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide
acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following
indicates that a systemic effect has occurred?
Hyperventilation
7. Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne.
Before the administration of this medication, the nurse
anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?
Triglyceride level
8) A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health
care provider (HCP) prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews
the client's medication record and would contact the (HCP) if
the client is taking which medication? Vitamin A
9.) The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with
eczema. The nurse would monitor for the potential for increased
,systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were
being applied to which of the following body areas? . Axilla
10.) The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on
a client. The nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid
(Azelex). Because of the medication prescription, the nurse
would suspect that the client is being treated for Acne
11.) The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine
(Silvadene) for the client with a partial-thickness burn, which
has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The nurse is
reinforcing information to the client about the medication.
Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of
understanding about the treatments? "The medication will
permanently stain my skin."
12.) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an
intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic medication.
During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the insertion
site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and
swelling and that the rate of infusion of the medication has
slowed. The nurse should take which appropriate action? Notify
the registered nurse.
13.) The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is
receiving bleomycin intravenously. The nurse caring for the
, client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed?
Pulmonary function studies
14.) The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated
with busulfan (Myleran). Which laboratory value would the
nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this
medication? Uric acid level
15.) The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with
etoposide (VePesid). The nurse who is assisting in caring for the
client during its administration understands that which side
effect is specifically associated with this medication? Orthostatic
hypotension
16.) The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client
receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the
plan, the nurse tells the client - Consult with health care
providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations
17.) The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with
vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse monitors the client, knowing
that which of the following indicates a side effect specific to this
medication? Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes
2023-2024 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE| A+ GRADED|
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.
Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client?
Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
2. Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child
with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother
to administer the iron with which best food item? Orange
juice
3. Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that
which of the following would indicate the presence of
systemic toxicity from this medication? Tinnitus
4. The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the
lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the
children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when
applied:
At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
, 5. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client
with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
Informing the client that this is normal
6. The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide
acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following
indicates that a systemic effect has occurred?
Hyperventilation
7. Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne.
Before the administration of this medication, the nurse
anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?
Triglyceride level
8) A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health
care provider (HCP) prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews
the client's medication record and would contact the (HCP) if
the client is taking which medication? Vitamin A
9.) The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with
eczema. The nurse would monitor for the potential for increased
,systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were
being applied to which of the following body areas? . Axilla
10.) The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on
a client. The nurse notes that the client is taking azelaic acid
(Azelex). Because of the medication prescription, the nurse
would suspect that the client is being treated for Acne
11.) The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine
(Silvadene) for the client with a partial-thickness burn, which
has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The nurse is
reinforcing information to the client about the medication.
Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of
understanding about the treatments? "The medication will
permanently stain my skin."
12.) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an
intravenous (IV) infusion of an antineoplastic medication.
During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the insertion
site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and
swelling and that the rate of infusion of the medication has
slowed. The nurse should take which appropriate action? Notify
the registered nurse.
13.) The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is
receiving bleomycin intravenously. The nurse caring for the
, client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed?
Pulmonary function studies
14.) The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated
with busulfan (Myleran). Which laboratory value would the
nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this
medication? Uric acid level
15.) The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with
etoposide (VePesid). The nurse who is assisting in caring for the
client during its administration understands that which side
effect is specifically associated with this medication? Orthostatic
hypotension
16.) The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client
receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the
plan, the nurse tells the client - Consult with health care
providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations
17.) The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with
vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse monitors the client, knowing
that which of the following indicates a side effect specific to this
medication? Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes
