PHARM HESI V1,V2,V3 2025/ 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
43-year-old female receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy - correct answer -Tachycardia and chest pain
Receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg q24h via transdermal patch - correct answer -Blood
pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70
Which nursing Dx is important to include in the plan of care for a client
receiving the angiotension II receptor antagonist irbesartan (Avapro) - correct answer -Risk for
injury
Osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib (Celebrex) orally
for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa - correct answer -Notify
the healthcare provider
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cefulac) - correct answer -Two or three soft stools per day
,Patient with dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in a 4
divided dose over the next 24 hours - correct answer -Q6h
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone
(Adactone) for pt who receives an angiotension-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor - correct answer -Verify both prescriptions with the healthcare provider
Admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical Dx of acute
myocardial infarction - correct answer -Nitroglycerin
After abdominal surgery prescribed low molecular weight heparin
(LMWH) - correct answer -This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot
formation
An antacid, (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer Dz - correct answer -Maintain a
gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Pt states "I am allergic to penicillin" - correct answer -Cephalosporins
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female client - correct answer -Use a reliable
form of birth control
, Admitted to the hospital for Dx testing for possible myasthenia gravis
prepares for IV administration of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) - correct answer -Decreases
muscle weakness
Which symptoms are serious adverse affects of Beta-adrenergic blockers
such as propranolol (Inderal) - correct answer -Wheezing, hypotension and AV block
Prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at
the clinic complaining of muscle pain and weakness in his legs - correct answer -Make an
appointment to see the healthcare provider because muscle
pain may be a serious side effect
The healthcare provider prescribes naproxen (Naproxen) twice daily for
a client with osteoarthritis of the hands - correct answer -Another type of non- steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug may be
indicated
Dose of isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) is increased from 40 mg to 60 mg
PO daily - correct answer -administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN dose of
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
43-year-old female receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy - correct answer -Tachycardia and chest pain
Receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg q24h via transdermal patch - correct answer -Blood
pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70
Which nursing Dx is important to include in the plan of care for a client
receiving the angiotension II receptor antagonist irbesartan (Avapro) - correct answer -Risk for
injury
Osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib (Celebrex) orally
for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa - correct answer -Notify
the healthcare provider
In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cefulac) - correct answer -Two or three soft stools per day
,Patient with dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in a 4
divided dose over the next 24 hours - correct answer -Q6h
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone
(Adactone) for pt who receives an angiotension-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor - correct answer -Verify both prescriptions with the healthcare provider
Admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical Dx of acute
myocardial infarction - correct answer -Nitroglycerin
After abdominal surgery prescribed low molecular weight heparin
(LMWH) - correct answer -This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot
formation
An antacid, (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer Dz - correct answer -Maintain a
gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Pt states "I am allergic to penicillin" - correct answer -Cephalosporins
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female client - correct answer -Use a reliable
form of birth control
, Admitted to the hospital for Dx testing for possible myasthenia gravis
prepares for IV administration of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) - correct answer -Decreases
muscle weakness
Which symptoms are serious adverse affects of Beta-adrenergic blockers
such as propranolol (Inderal) - correct answer -Wheezing, hypotension and AV block
Prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at
the clinic complaining of muscle pain and weakness in his legs - correct answer -Make an
appointment to see the healthcare provider because muscle
pain may be a serious side effect
The healthcare provider prescribes naproxen (Naproxen) twice daily for
a client with osteoarthritis of the hands - correct answer -Another type of non- steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug may be
indicated
Dose of isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) is increased from 40 mg to 60 mg
PO daily - correct answer -administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN dose of
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
