PN Pharmacology HESI Questions and Correct Answers (100% Pass)
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A client with gastroesophageal reflux
disease ( GERD ) is having symptoms
of reflux despite taking omeprazole ( Notify the healthcare provider about the
Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action symptoms .
should the practical nurse ( PN ) Imple-
ment ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers
isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with
Increased heart rate .
heart block . The PN should evaluate the
client for which physiological response ?
A client who is comatose is admitted af-
ter an overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) .
Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
What nursing action should the practical
nurse ( PN ) implement ?
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyper-
activity Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed
amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which side Difficulty sleeping
effect should the practical nurse ( PN)
explain is commonly experienced ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses an-
tihypertensive drug therapy with several
clients diagnosed with high blood pres-
sure . To improve client understanding Captopril ( Capoten )
, the PN should emphasize that which
medication preserves renal function in a
client with diabetes ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recom-
mend that oral contraceptives be avoid- Women who smoke
ed in which group of women ?
A female client with recurring headaches
tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she
has been taking at least 4 grams of ac-
Hepatic enzymes
etaminophen a day . Which laboratory
studies should the PN review for this
client ?
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The healthcare provider prescribes cy-
cloplegic and mydriatic ophthalmic drops
for a client who is having a cataract re-
Dilates the pupil
moval . What explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse ( PN )
provide the client ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a
thick white - coating a client who takes
Brush your teeth and tongue , floss , gar-
fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What instruc-
gle , and notify the healthcare provider .
tions should the PN reinforce with the
client about this medication ?
An older client who takes risperidone (
Risperdal ) , an antipsychotic , is com-
Increase daily green vegetables and
plaining of constipation . Which dietary
bran
changes should the practical nurse ( PN
) recommend ?
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who
takes lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practi-
The drug is excreted in breast milk so
cal nurse ( PN ) that she would like to
use formula to feed the infant .
breastfeed her infant . What information
should the PN provide to the client ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to
arouse a client who is receiving meperi-
dine ( Demerol ) for postoperative pain
. The client is stuporous , has constrict- Naloxone ( Narcan )
ed pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8
breaths / minute . Which PRN prescrip-
tion should the PN give the client ?
A client who returns from surgery for
bowel resection complains of severe
pain around the incision . Which assess-
Rate of respirations
ment is most important for the practical
nurse ( PN ) to obtain prior to the admin-
istration of morphine sulfate ?
A client receives a prescription for an
oral opioid analgesic for post - operative Constipation
pain . Which adverse effect should the
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A client with gastroesophageal reflux
disease ( GERD ) is having symptoms
of reflux despite taking omeprazole ( Notify the healthcare provider about the
Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action symptoms .
should the practical nurse ( PN ) Imple-
ment ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers
isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with
Increased heart rate .
heart block . The PN should evaluate the
client for which physiological response ?
A client who is comatose is admitted af-
ter an overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) .
Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
What nursing action should the practical
nurse ( PN ) implement ?
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyper-
activity Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed
amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which side Difficulty sleeping
effect should the practical nurse ( PN)
explain is commonly experienced ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses an-
tihypertensive drug therapy with several
clients diagnosed with high blood pres-
sure . To improve client understanding Captopril ( Capoten )
, the PN should emphasize that which
medication preserves renal function in a
client with diabetes ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recom-
mend that oral contraceptives be avoid- Women who smoke
ed in which group of women ?
A female client with recurring headaches
tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she
has been taking at least 4 grams of ac-
Hepatic enzymes
etaminophen a day . Which laboratory
studies should the PN review for this
client ?
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The healthcare provider prescribes cy-
cloplegic and mydriatic ophthalmic drops
for a client who is having a cataract re-
Dilates the pupil
moval . What explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse ( PN )
provide the client ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a
thick white - coating a client who takes
Brush your teeth and tongue , floss , gar-
fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What instruc-
gle , and notify the healthcare provider .
tions should the PN reinforce with the
client about this medication ?
An older client who takes risperidone (
Risperdal ) , an antipsychotic , is com-
Increase daily green vegetables and
plaining of constipation . Which dietary
bran
changes should the practical nurse ( PN
) recommend ?
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who
takes lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practi-
The drug is excreted in breast milk so
cal nurse ( PN ) that she would like to
use formula to feed the infant .
breastfeed her infant . What information
should the PN provide to the client ?
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to
arouse a client who is receiving meperi-
dine ( Demerol ) for postoperative pain
. The client is stuporous , has constrict- Naloxone ( Narcan )
ed pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8
breaths / minute . Which PRN prescrip-
tion should the PN give the client ?
A client who returns from surgery for
bowel resection complains of severe
pain around the incision . Which assess-
Rate of respirations
ment is most important for the practical
nurse ( PN ) to obtain prior to the admin-
istration of morphine sulfate ?
A client receives a prescription for an
oral opioid analgesic for post - operative Constipation
pain . Which adverse effect should the
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