HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 106
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A|NEWEST EXAM 2024!!!
A client with schizophrenia is receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol. The client is moving
her mouth, protruding her tongue, and grimacing as she watches television. The nurse determines that
the client is experiencing which medication adverse effect?
A. Parkinsonism
B. Tardive dyskinesia
C. Hypertensive crisis
D. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - ANSWERS -B. Tardive dyskinesiaterm-3
A client is scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended perido. The nurse
would place highest priority on teaching the client which point that directly relates to client safety?
A. Take the medication only with meals.
B. Take the medication at the same time each day
C. Use a dose container to help prevent missed doses
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication - ANSWERS -D. Avoid drinking alcohol white
taking this medication
What time of day should zolpidem be given? - ANSWERS -Night/before bed
A client is receiving tricyclic antidepressants arrives at the mental health clinic. Which observation would
indicate that the client is following the medication plan correctly?
A. Client reports not going to work for the past week
B. Client complains of not being able to "do anything" anymore
C. Client arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
D. Client reports sleeping 12 hours per night and 3 to 4 hours during the day - ANSWERS -C. Client
arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
, A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the
manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will report any loss of appetite"
B. "increased flatulence is an indication of toxicity"
C. "vomiting is an indication of toxicity"
D. "I will call my provider if I experience any headaches" - ANSWERS -C. "vomiting is an indication of
toxicity"
A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of chlorpromazine. Which of
the following findings should the nurse recognize as EPS? Select all that apply
A. Muscle spasms in the neck
B. Fidgeting behavior
C. Blurred vision
D. Tremors of the hands
E. Sexual dysfunction - ANSWERS -A. Muscle spasms in the neck
B. Fidgeting behavior
D. Tremors of the hands
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the
following findings will the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect?
A. Urinary retention
B. Muscle aches
C. Orthostatic hypotension
D. Blurred vision - ANSWERS -B. Muscle aches
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a calcium channel blocker. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following reactions to this medication?
A. Ototoxicity
B. Tachycardia
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A|NEWEST EXAM 2024!!!
A client with schizophrenia is receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol. The client is moving
her mouth, protruding her tongue, and grimacing as she watches television. The nurse determines that
the client is experiencing which medication adverse effect?
A. Parkinsonism
B. Tardive dyskinesia
C. Hypertensive crisis
D. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - ANSWERS -B. Tardive dyskinesiaterm-3
A client is scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended perido. The nurse
would place highest priority on teaching the client which point that directly relates to client safety?
A. Take the medication only with meals.
B. Take the medication at the same time each day
C. Use a dose container to help prevent missed doses
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication - ANSWERS -D. Avoid drinking alcohol white
taking this medication
What time of day should zolpidem be given? - ANSWERS -Night/before bed
A client is receiving tricyclic antidepressants arrives at the mental health clinic. Which observation would
indicate that the client is following the medication plan correctly?
A. Client reports not going to work for the past week
B. Client complains of not being able to "do anything" anymore
C. Client arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
D. Client reports sleeping 12 hours per night and 3 to 4 hours during the day - ANSWERS -C. Client
arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
, A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the
manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will report any loss of appetite"
B. "increased flatulence is an indication of toxicity"
C. "vomiting is an indication of toxicity"
D. "I will call my provider if I experience any headaches" - ANSWERS -C. "vomiting is an indication of
toxicity"
A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of chlorpromazine. Which of
the following findings should the nurse recognize as EPS? Select all that apply
A. Muscle spasms in the neck
B. Fidgeting behavior
C. Blurred vision
D. Tremors of the hands
E. Sexual dysfunction - ANSWERS -A. Muscle spasms in the neck
B. Fidgeting behavior
D. Tremors of the hands
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the
following findings will the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect?
A. Urinary retention
B. Muscle aches
C. Orthostatic hypotension
D. Blurred vision - ANSWERS -B. Muscle aches
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a calcium channel blocker. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following reactions to this medication?
A. Ototoxicity
B. Tachycardia
