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EVOLVE HESI PHARM EXAM NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE
HESI EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for
symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her
urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse
ask to determine if the medication has been effective?
.....ANSWER..... C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain,
burning, or urgency?
Feedback:
Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary analgesic, acts on
the mucosa of the urinary tract to relieve urinary pain, burning,
itching, or urgency (C) associated with urethritis and cystitis.
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Although determining if the client is forcing fluids (A),
experiencing staining from Pyridium's side effect (B), or having
signs of a urinary infection (D) are worthwhile assessments, the
therapeutic response of Pyridium is related to urinary discomforts
only.
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the
practical nurse (PN) reinforce? .....ANSWER..... D) Shave with an
electric razor.
Feedback:
Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone marrow
depression caused by several antineoplastic agents. The client is
experiencing a low platelet count and should use an electric
razor (D) to reduce his risk of bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not
indicated for a client who needs to implement thrombocytopenia
precautions.
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The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been
taking prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a year. Which adverse
effect should the PN document in the client's record?
.....ANSWER..... B) Weight gain.
Feedback:
Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention and
redistribution of fat deposition. Weight gain (B) and moon face
reflect adverse effects of long-term prednisone use and should
be documented. (A, C, and D) do not occur with treatment using
prednisone.
A female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse
(PN) that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen
a day. Which laboratory studies should the PN review for this
client? .....ANSWER..... B) Hepatic enzymes.
Feedback:
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Liver toxicity can occur when doses of acetaminophen exceed 4
grams a day, resulting in an elevation in hepatic enzyme values
(B). (A, C, and D) do not reveal findings related to
acetaminophen toxicity.
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid analgesic for
post-operative pain. Which adverse effect should the practical
nurse (PN) monitor for with the client? .....ANSWER..... A)
Constipation.
Feedback:
Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to constipation
(A), a common side effect of opiates. (B, C, and D) are not
associated with opioid analgesics.
Which action should the practical nurse implement when
administering a buccal medication? .....ANSWER..... D) Place the
medication between the upper molar teeth and cheek.
Feedback:
EVOLVE HESI PHARM EXAM NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE
HESI EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for
symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her
urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse
ask to determine if the medication has been effective?
.....ANSWER..... C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain,
burning, or urgency?
Feedback:
Phenazopyridine, an over-the-counter urinary analgesic, acts on
the mucosa of the urinary tract to relieve urinary pain, burning,
itching, or urgency (C) associated with urethritis and cystitis.
,Page 2 of 48
Although determining if the client is forcing fluids (A),
experiencing staining from Pyridium's side effect (B), or having
signs of a urinary infection (D) are worthwhile assessments, the
therapeutic response of Pyridium is related to urinary discomforts
only.
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia. What instructions should the
practical nurse (PN) reinforce? .....ANSWER..... D) Shave with an
electric razor.
Feedback:
Thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of bone marrow
depression caused by several antineoplastic agents. The client is
experiencing a low platelet count and should use an electric
razor (D) to reduce his risk of bleeding. (A, B, and C) are not
indicated for a client who needs to implement thrombocytopenia
precautions.
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The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been
taking prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a year. Which adverse
effect should the PN document in the client's record?
.....ANSWER..... B) Weight gain.
Feedback:
Long term use of prednisone causes fluid retention and
redistribution of fat deposition. Weight gain (B) and moon face
reflect adverse effects of long-term prednisone use and should
be documented. (A, C, and D) do not occur with treatment using
prednisone.
A female client with recurring headaches tells the practical nurse
(PN) that she has been taking at least 4 grams of acetaminophen
a day. Which laboratory studies should the PN review for this
client? .....ANSWER..... B) Hepatic enzymes.
Feedback:
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Liver toxicity can occur when doses of acetaminophen exceed 4
grams a day, resulting in an elevation in hepatic enzyme values
(B). (A, C, and D) do not reveal findings related to
acetaminophen toxicity.
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid analgesic for
post-operative pain. Which adverse effect should the practical
nurse (PN) monitor for with the client? .....ANSWER..... A)
Constipation.
Feedback:
Opioid analgesics slow peristalsis, which leads to constipation
(A), a common side effect of opiates. (B, C, and D) are not
associated with opioid analgesics.
Which action should the practical nurse implement when
administering a buccal medication? .....ANSWER..... D) Place the
medication between the upper molar teeth and cheek.
Feedback:
