HESI LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM ||
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to Enalapril to
manage the client's BP. Which instruction should the nurse provide the
client regarding the new medication?
A) Take the medication at bedtime
B) Report presence of increased bruising
C) Check pulse before taking medication
D) Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair
- Correct Answer D) Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair
A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about a
possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having
vaginal discomfort, itching, and white discharge. The nurse should discuss
which action with the client?
A) Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B) Continue taking the medication until finished until the symptoms
subside.
C) Consult with a healthcare provider about another treatment for this
effect.
D) Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the secretions.
,- Correct Answer C) Consult with healthcare provider about another
treatment for this effect.
The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a
client begins exhibiting symptoms of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
administers a PRN prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent. Which
client response should the nurse expect? [Select all apply]
A) Tachycardia.
B) Increased blood pressure.
C) Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D) Improved pulse oximetry values.
E) Reduce fever airway inflammation. - Correct Answer C) Rapid
resolution of wheezing.
D) Improved pulse oximetry values.
A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg,
displaying sinus bradycardia with a rate of 58 beats/minute, and a P-R
interval of 0.24. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital sign
changes.
B) Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C) Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
D) Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - Correct
Answer B) Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the
client.
, The nurse is preparing the 0900 doses of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin
II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and heart failure.
The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes that the client's
serum potassium
level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Withhold the scheduled dose. B) Check the client's apical pulse.
C) Notify the healthcare provider.
D) Repeat the serum potassium level. - Correct Answer A) Withhold the
scheduled dose.
Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status
asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications. In which order should
the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange from first to
last.)
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
Prednisone (Deltasone) orally. - Correct Answer Albuterol (Proventil)
puffs. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus). Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch (Transderm
Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which information
should the nurse provide to the client?
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to Enalapril to
manage the client's BP. Which instruction should the nurse provide the
client regarding the new medication?
A) Take the medication at bedtime
B) Report presence of increased bruising
C) Check pulse before taking medication
D) Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair
- Correct Answer D) Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair
A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about a
possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having
vaginal discomfort, itching, and white discharge. The nurse should discuss
which action with the client?
A) Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B) Continue taking the medication until finished until the symptoms
subside.
C) Consult with a healthcare provider about another treatment for this
effect.
D) Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the secretions.
,- Correct Answer C) Consult with healthcare provider about another
treatment for this effect.
The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a
client begins exhibiting symptoms of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
administers a PRN prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent. Which
client response should the nurse expect? [Select all apply]
A) Tachycardia.
B) Increased blood pressure.
C) Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D) Improved pulse oximetry values.
E) Reduce fever airway inflammation. - Correct Answer C) Rapid
resolution of wheezing.
D) Improved pulse oximetry values.
A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg,
displaying sinus bradycardia with a rate of 58 beats/minute, and a P-R
interval of 0.24. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital sign
changes.
B) Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C) Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
D) Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - Correct
Answer B) Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the
client.
, The nurse is preparing the 0900 doses of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin
II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and heart failure.
The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes that the client's
serum potassium
level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Withhold the scheduled dose. B) Check the client's apical pulse.
C) Notify the healthcare provider.
D) Repeat the serum potassium level. - Correct Answer A) Withhold the
scheduled dose.
Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status
asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications. In which order should
the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange from first to
last.)
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
Prednisone (Deltasone) orally. - Correct Answer Albuterol (Proventil)
puffs. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus). Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch (Transderm
Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which information
should the nurse provide to the client?
