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Hesi LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam/LPN
Pharmacology Hesi Prep 2026 Newest Exam With
Verified Questions And Detailed Correct
Answers||Brand New!!!!
A hospitalized pt has been prescribed aspart to replace his
metformin. The nurse should administer this med:
30 min before meals
Before bedtime
Twice a day
15 min before meals - ANSWER-15 min before meals
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A pt with hypertension is being treated with clonidine, 0.1
mg PO twice a day. The nurse understands that this med
is lipid-soluble so it can cause vasodilation by acting on:
Alpha-2 receptors in the brain
Beta-2 receptors in the brain
Beta-2 receptors in the blood vessels
Alpha-1 receptors in the blood vessels - ANSWER-alpha-2
receptors in the brain
The nurse is assessing a pt receiving epidural analgesia
after a total knee replacement. Which of the following
nursing assessments is the priority?
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Assessing the epidural site every 12 hrs
Assessing peripheral pulses
Assessing the pt's legs for sensation
Keeping the patient on flat bed rest - ANSWER-assessing
the pt's legs for sensation
A pt is prescribed levodopa for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease. The nurse should assess the pt for
which side effect?(multiple)
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Excessive secretions
Hypertension
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Psychosis - ANSWER-dizziness, psychosis
Psychosis, nausea, dizziness, postural hypotension,
constipation, and dry mouth are side effects of what type
of medication? - ANSWER-dopaminergic
A pt is admitted to the hospital after taking an iverdose of
imipramine. The nurse administers activated charcoal
knowing that the charcoal will:
bind with the drug
neutralize all gastric content
induce vomiting
compete for receptor sites - ANSWER-bind with the drug
Hesi LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam/LPN
Pharmacology Hesi Prep 2026 Newest Exam With
Verified Questions And Detailed Correct
Answers||Brand New!!!!
A hospitalized pt has been prescribed aspart to replace his
metformin. The nurse should administer this med:
30 min before meals
Before bedtime
Twice a day
15 min before meals - ANSWER-15 min before meals
,2|Page
A pt with hypertension is being treated with clonidine, 0.1
mg PO twice a day. The nurse understands that this med
is lipid-soluble so it can cause vasodilation by acting on:
Alpha-2 receptors in the brain
Beta-2 receptors in the brain
Beta-2 receptors in the blood vessels
Alpha-1 receptors in the blood vessels - ANSWER-alpha-2
receptors in the brain
The nurse is assessing a pt receiving epidural analgesia
after a total knee replacement. Which of the following
nursing assessments is the priority?
,3|Page
Assessing the epidural site every 12 hrs
Assessing peripheral pulses
Assessing the pt's legs for sensation
Keeping the patient on flat bed rest - ANSWER-assessing
the pt's legs for sensation
A pt is prescribed levodopa for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease. The nurse should assess the pt for
which side effect?(multiple)
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Excessive secretions
Hypertension
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Psychosis - ANSWER-dizziness, psychosis
Psychosis, nausea, dizziness, postural hypotension,
constipation, and dry mouth are side effects of what type
of medication? - ANSWER-dopaminergic
A pt is admitted to the hospital after taking an iverdose of
imipramine. The nurse administers activated charcoal
knowing that the charcoal will:
bind with the drug
neutralize all gastric content
induce vomiting
compete for receptor sites - ANSWER-bind with the drug
