PHARMACOLOGY HESI PRACTICE EXAM WITH WELL DETAILED
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED WITH
RATIONALE
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most
important for the nurse to assess? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Consumption of any
alcohol or tyramine-rich foods.
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side
effects should the nurse assess the client for during the initial dose? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Dystonia.
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is
at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client
health history should the nurse report to the healthcare provider concerning the OTC
medication? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Closed angle glaucoma.
Chronic hypertension.
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia after
using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement first? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Withhold medication and report symptoms and vital signs to healthcare
provider.
, A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and
shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for
the nurse to administer? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>High dose methylprednisolone
intravenously.
The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy.
Which assessment finding would indicate the medication is being therapeuitc? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A decrease in blood ammonia levels.
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about neutral
protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
how the medication works? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It facilitates the transport of
glucose into the cells.
The nurse should withhold which medication if a client reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys).
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the
nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the client?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It will promote rapid tissue healing.
A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a beta-blocking agents for
treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
mechanism of the medication? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It inhibits the aqueous humor
production.
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly prescribed a miotic drug for the
treatment of glaucoma. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow.
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED WITH
RATIONALE
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most
important for the nurse to assess? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Consumption of any
alcohol or tyramine-rich foods.
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side
effects should the nurse assess the client for during the initial dose? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Dystonia.
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is
at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client
health history should the nurse report to the healthcare provider concerning the OTC
medication? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Closed angle glaucoma.
Chronic hypertension.
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia after
using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement first? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Withhold medication and report symptoms and vital signs to healthcare
provider.
, A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and
shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for
the nurse to administer? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>High dose methylprednisolone
intravenously.
The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy.
Which assessment finding would indicate the medication is being therapeuitc? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>A decrease in blood ammonia levels.
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about neutral
protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
how the medication works? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It facilitates the transport of
glucose into the cells.
The nurse should withhold which medication if a client reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys).
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the
nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the client?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It will promote rapid tissue healing.
A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a beta-blocking agents for
treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
mechanism of the medication? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>It inhibits the aqueous humor
production.
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly prescribed a miotic drug for the
treatment of glaucoma. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow.
