HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2025-2026 GRADED A+
Coumadin - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that requires the client to
inform their health care provider about all medications and herbs they take.
Propranolol (Inderal) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that can slow a
rapid heart rate, which is a sign of hypoglycemia for clients with diabetes
mellitus.
Isoniazid (INH) - CORRECT ANSWERS The prophylactic drug expected to be
prescribed for a client with a positive skin test for tuberculosis.
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) - CORRECT ANSWERS An antidepressant
medication that takes 2 to 4 weeks to become effective.
Bacterial pneumonia care - CORRECT ANSWERS The intervention of
obtaining a sputum specimen before administering prescribed antibiotics.
Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication for seizure
disorders that should never be stopped abruptly.
Conjugated estrogens (Premarin) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication for
which obtaining the client's cigarette smoking history is important before the
first dose.
Nystatin (Mycostatin) - CORRECT ANSWERS The pharmacological agent
expected to be prescribed for a 3-month-old infant with oral thrush.
Famotidine (Pepcid) - CORRECT ANSWERS An H2 receptor blocker that
should be taken at bedtime, while antacids should be taken after meals.
Loperamide (Imodium AD) - CORRECT ANSWERS The medication that
requires the practical nurse to ask when the child last voided after the mother
reported 'bad diarrhea'.
Cyclsporine ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis) - CORRECT ANSWERS A
medication for dry eyes that the client inquires about regarding the safety of
continuing artificial tears.
, Restasis and artificial tears interval - CORRECT ANSWERS Allow a 15-minute
interval between the administration of Restasis and artificial tears.
Morphine sulfate dosage calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS The health care
provider prescribes morphine sulfate grain 1/8 IM stat. Morphine is available
in 8 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the practical nurse (PN) administer?
- 1 mL
Flu shot recommendation for elderly - CORRECT ANSWERS A 74-year-old
female client asks the practical nurse (PN) if she should get a flu shot. The
PN should respond: 'Yes. Normal aging decreases your immunity, making
you more susceptible to contagious diseases such as the flu.'
Effectiveness of digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERS A 78-year-old client with
congestive heart failure (CHF) receives the cardiac glycoside digoxin
(Lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Clear breath sounds bilaterally indicate that the
medication has been effective.
IV flow rate calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS The healthcare provider
orders 1000 mL of 0.5% normal saline to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is
15 gtt/mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtt/min? - 31
Glipizide classification - CORRECT ANSWERS A client asks the practical
nurse (PN) if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral insulin. The PN should respond:
'No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell
function is present.'
Sulfonamide side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS A female client who started
taking an oral sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection the previous day
reports slight anorexia. The practical nurse should advise: 'Drink a full glass
of water with the medication and drink additional fluids throughout the day.'
Cefadroxil allergy consideration - CORRECT ANSWERS A health care
provider prescribes cefadroxil (Duricef) for a client with a postoperative
infection. It is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to consider that a
cross allergy is possible with what drug allergy? - Penicillins
Evaluating haloperidol effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWERS A client is
receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). The most reliable
information for evaluating effectiveness is to observe the client for changes
in behavior weekly.
Benztropine use explanation - CORRECT ANSWERS The practical nurse (PN)
should explain that benztropine (Cogentin) is used to control extrapyramidal
symptoms.
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2025-2026 GRADED A+
Coumadin - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that requires the client to
inform their health care provider about all medications and herbs they take.
Propranolol (Inderal) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that can slow a
rapid heart rate, which is a sign of hypoglycemia for clients with diabetes
mellitus.
Isoniazid (INH) - CORRECT ANSWERS The prophylactic drug expected to be
prescribed for a client with a positive skin test for tuberculosis.
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil) - CORRECT ANSWERS An antidepressant
medication that takes 2 to 4 weeks to become effective.
Bacterial pneumonia care - CORRECT ANSWERS The intervention of
obtaining a sputum specimen before administering prescribed antibiotics.
Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication for seizure
disorders that should never be stopped abruptly.
Conjugated estrogens (Premarin) - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication for
which obtaining the client's cigarette smoking history is important before the
first dose.
Nystatin (Mycostatin) - CORRECT ANSWERS The pharmacological agent
expected to be prescribed for a 3-month-old infant with oral thrush.
Famotidine (Pepcid) - CORRECT ANSWERS An H2 receptor blocker that
should be taken at bedtime, while antacids should be taken after meals.
Loperamide (Imodium AD) - CORRECT ANSWERS The medication that
requires the practical nurse to ask when the child last voided after the mother
reported 'bad diarrhea'.
Cyclsporine ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis) - CORRECT ANSWERS A
medication for dry eyes that the client inquires about regarding the safety of
continuing artificial tears.
, Restasis and artificial tears interval - CORRECT ANSWERS Allow a 15-minute
interval between the administration of Restasis and artificial tears.
Morphine sulfate dosage calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS The health care
provider prescribes morphine sulfate grain 1/8 IM stat. Morphine is available
in 8 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the practical nurse (PN) administer?
- 1 mL
Flu shot recommendation for elderly - CORRECT ANSWERS A 74-year-old
female client asks the practical nurse (PN) if she should get a flu shot. The
PN should respond: 'Yes. Normal aging decreases your immunity, making
you more susceptible to contagious diseases such as the flu.'
Effectiveness of digoxin - CORRECT ANSWERS A 78-year-old client with
congestive heart failure (CHF) receives the cardiac glycoside digoxin
(Lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Clear breath sounds bilaterally indicate that the
medication has been effective.
IV flow rate calculation - CORRECT ANSWERS The healthcare provider
orders 1000 mL of 0.5% normal saline to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is
15 gtt/mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtt/min? - 31
Glipizide classification - CORRECT ANSWERS A client asks the practical
nurse (PN) if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral insulin. The PN should respond:
'No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell
function is present.'
Sulfonamide side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS A female client who started
taking an oral sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection the previous day
reports slight anorexia. The practical nurse should advise: 'Drink a full glass
of water with the medication and drink additional fluids throughout the day.'
Cefadroxil allergy consideration - CORRECT ANSWERS A health care
provider prescribes cefadroxil (Duricef) for a client with a postoperative
infection. It is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to consider that a
cross allergy is possible with what drug allergy? - Penicillins
Evaluating haloperidol effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWERS A client is
receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol (Haldol). The most reliable
information for evaluating effectiveness is to observe the client for changes
in behavior weekly.
Benztropine use explanation - CORRECT ANSWERS The practical nurse (PN)
should explain that benztropine (Cogentin) is used to control extrapyramidal
symptoms.
