HESI PHARMACOLOGY |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-
2027 UPDATED EDITION |GRADED A+
Question 1
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI), f̣or a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which inf̣ormation is
most important f̣or the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of̣ any alcohol or tyramine rich f̣oods
B. Reports of̣ nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client f̣or the f̣irst time. What
side ef̣fects
̣ should the nurse assess thr client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client
who is at risk f̣or a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant.
Which client health history should the nurse report to the health care provider concerning
the OTC medication? (Select all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease
CORRECT ANSWER
B,C
Question 4
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia
af̣ter using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement f̣irst?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital signs to the healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication f̣or nausea and vomiting and evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of̣ ipratropium until the next maintenance medication is scheduled
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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,Question 5
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing prof̣ound weakness, blurry
vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course o f̣
treatment f̣or the nurse to administer?
A. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously
B. Baclof̣en three times a day
C. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally
D. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 6
The nurse administers 30 mL of̣ lactulose f̣or a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy.
Which assessment f̣inding would indicate the medication is being therapeutic?
A. A decrease in blood ammonia levels
B. A sof̣tening in the stools
C. An increase in glucose absorption
D. A suppression of̣ gut acidif̣ication
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about neutral
protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an
understanding of̣ how the medication works?
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, A. It f̣acilitates the transport of̣ glucose into the cells B. It
stimulates the f̣unction of̣ beta cells in the pancreas C. It
increases the intracellular receptor site sensitivity D. It
delays the carbohydrate digestion and absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 8
The nurse should withhold which medication if̣ a client reports nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea?
A. Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys)
B. Erythromycin (E-mycin)
C. Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
D. Labetolol (Normodyne)
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 9
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole f̣or gastroesophageal ref̣lux disease (GERD) asks
the nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the
client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
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QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-
2027 UPDATED EDITION |GRADED A+
Question 1
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI), f̣or a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which inf̣ormation is
most important f̣or the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of̣ any alcohol or tyramine rich f̣oods
B. Reports of̣ nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client f̣or the f̣irst time. What
side ef̣fects
̣ should the nurse assess thr client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
D. Akathisia
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client
who is at risk f̣or a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant.
Which client health history should the nurse report to the health care provider concerning
the OTC medication? (Select all that apply)
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)
B. Closed angle glaucome
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
E. Crohn's disease
CORRECT ANSWER
B,C
Question 4
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia
af̣ter using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement f̣irst?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital signs to the healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication f̣or nausea and vomiting and evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate the symptoms
D. Delay administration of̣ ipratropium until the next maintenance medication is scheduled
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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,Question 5
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing prof̣ound weakness, blurry
vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course o f̣
treatment f̣or the nurse to administer?
A. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously
B. Baclof̣en three times a day
C. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally
D. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 6
The nurse administers 30 mL of̣ lactulose f̣or a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy.
Which assessment f̣inding would indicate the medication is being therapeutic?
A. A decrease in blood ammonia levels
B. A sof̣tening in the stools
C. An increase in glucose absorption
D. A suppression of̣ gut acidif̣ication
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about neutral
protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an
understanding of̣ how the medication works?
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, A. It f̣acilitates the transport of̣ glucose into the cells B. It
stimulates the f̣unction of̣ beta cells in the pancreas C. It
increases the intracellular receptor site sensitivity D. It
delays the carbohydrate digestion and absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 8
The nurse should withhold which medication if̣ a client reports nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea?
A. Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys)
B. Erythromycin (E-mycin)
C. Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
D. Labetolol (Normodyne)
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 9
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole f̣or gastroesophageal ref̣lux disease (GERD) asks
the nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the
client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
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