Pharmacology practice exam 1 - Hesi
The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client with heart block. The
LPN should
evaluate the client for which physical
response?
a)thirst and dry mucous
membranes
b)decrease in gastric
motility
c)increased heart
rate
d)bronchoconstriction correct
answers c
a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen
(lioresal).
nursing what should the practical nurse
action
implement?
A) provide continuous telemetry
monitoring
B) monitor for signs of respiratory
arrest
C) administer prescribed naloxone
(narcan)
D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside correct
answers b
a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adderall). which side effect
should the
practical nurse explain is commonly
experienced?
A) difficulty
sleeping
B) increased
fatigue
C) improved
appetite
D) decreased heart rate correct
answers A
the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with
several
diagnosesclients
with high blood pressure. to improve client understanding, the
PN should that which medication preserves renal function in a client
emphasize
with
A) diabetes?
verapamil
B) captopril
(calan)
(capoten)
C) clonidine
(catapres)
D) nifedipine (procardia) correct
answers B
the practical nurse should recommend that oral contraceptives be
avoided
group of in which
A) women who
women?
smoke
B) multigravidous
women
C) monogamous
women
D) women with an intrauterine device correct
answers A
a female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse that
she hasatbeen
taking least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the
lpn this
for review
client?
a) creatinine
clearance
b) hepatic
enzymes
, c) coagulation
values
d) arterial blood gases correct
answers B
the healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and mydriatric opthalmic
drops who
client for a is having a cataract removal. what explanation about the drug
actions
the should
practical nurse provide the
client?
A) reduces intraocular
pressure
B) relieves eye
pain
c) treats
conjunctivitis
D) dilates the pupil correct
answers d
the lpn ovserves a think white coating on the tongue of a client who takes
fluphenazine
(prolixing). what instructions should the lpn reinforce with the client
about this
medication
?
a-no treatment is needed as the coating should subside in a couple
of weeks
b- attempt to stop smoking if the white coating on your
tongue
c- if youpersists
taking any inhalants, was the mouthpiece after
each
D- use your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and notify the healthcare
brush
provider correct
answers
D
an older client who takes risperidone (risperdal), an antipsychotic, is
complaining of
constipation. which dietary changes should the lpn
recommend?
A- increase daily green veggies and
bran
B- take a laxative and stool softener
daily
C- eat liver and turnips once a
week
D- use a retention enema every four days correct
answers A
a 35 week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (eskalith) tells the lpn
thatto
like she would
breastfeed her infant. what information should the pn provide
to the client
A- medication does not cross the placental
B- mood swings will occur if lithium is
barrier
discontinued
C- breast mil should be discarded after each oral dose
of lithium
D- the drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the infant
correct answers
D
the lpn is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine
(demerol) for pain. the client is stuporous, has constricted pupils, and a
postoperative
respiratory
of 8 breathsrate
per minute. which prn medication should thelpn give
thenalaxone
A- client
(narcan)
B- promethazine
(phenergan)
C- metoclopramide
(reglan)
D- bethanechol (urecholine) correct
answers A
a client who returns from surgery for bowel resection complains of severe
painincision.
the around which assessment is most important for the lpn to obtain
prior to the
adminstration of morphine
sulfate
The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client with heart block. The
LPN should
evaluate the client for which physical
response?
a)thirst and dry mucous
membranes
b)decrease in gastric
motility
c)increased heart
rate
d)bronchoconstriction correct
answers c
a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen
(lioresal).
nursing what should the practical nurse
action
implement?
A) provide continuous telemetry
monitoring
B) monitor for signs of respiratory
arrest
C) administer prescribed naloxone
(narcan)
D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside correct
answers b
a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adderall). which side effect
should the
practical nurse explain is commonly
experienced?
A) difficulty
sleeping
B) increased
fatigue
C) improved
appetite
D) decreased heart rate correct
answers A
the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with
several
diagnosesclients
with high blood pressure. to improve client understanding, the
PN should that which medication preserves renal function in a client
emphasize
with
A) diabetes?
verapamil
B) captopril
(calan)
(capoten)
C) clonidine
(catapres)
D) nifedipine (procardia) correct
answers B
the practical nurse should recommend that oral contraceptives be
avoided
group of in which
A) women who
women?
smoke
B) multigravidous
women
C) monogamous
women
D) women with an intrauterine device correct
answers A
a female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse that
she hasatbeen
taking least 4 grams of acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the
lpn this
for review
client?
a) creatinine
clearance
b) hepatic
enzymes
, c) coagulation
values
d) arterial blood gases correct
answers B
the healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and mydriatric opthalmic
drops who
client for a is having a cataract removal. what explanation about the drug
actions
the should
practical nurse provide the
client?
A) reduces intraocular
pressure
B) relieves eye
pain
c) treats
conjunctivitis
D) dilates the pupil correct
answers d
the lpn ovserves a think white coating on the tongue of a client who takes
fluphenazine
(prolixing). what instructions should the lpn reinforce with the client
about this
medication
?
a-no treatment is needed as the coating should subside in a couple
of weeks
b- attempt to stop smoking if the white coating on your
tongue
c- if youpersists
taking any inhalants, was the mouthpiece after
each
D- use your teeth and tongue, floss, gargle, and notify the healthcare
brush
provider correct
answers
D
an older client who takes risperidone (risperdal), an antipsychotic, is
complaining of
constipation. which dietary changes should the lpn
recommend?
A- increase daily green veggies and
bran
B- take a laxative and stool softener
daily
C- eat liver and turnips once a
week
D- use a retention enema every four days correct
answers A
a 35 week gestation primigravida who takes lithium (eskalith) tells the lpn
thatto
like she would
breastfeed her infant. what information should the pn provide
to the client
A- medication does not cross the placental
B- mood swings will occur if lithium is
barrier
discontinued
C- breast mil should be discarded after each oral dose
of lithium
D- the drug is excreted in breast milk so use formula to feed the infant
correct answers
D
the lpn is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine
(demerol) for pain. the client is stuporous, has constricted pupils, and a
postoperative
respiratory
of 8 breathsrate
per minute. which prn medication should thelpn give
thenalaxone
A- client
(narcan)
B- promethazine
(phenergan)
C- metoclopramide
(reglan)
D- bethanechol (urecholine) correct
answers A
a client who returns from surgery for bowel resection complains of severe
painincision.
the around which assessment is most important for the lpn to obtain
prior to the
adminstration of morphine
sulfate
