NCLEX-Pharmacology - Renal and
Urinary _ practice for hesi Exam 2026
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS |
100% VERIFIED CORRECT | GRADE A+
A client who has a cold is seen in the emergency department with an inability to
void. Because the client has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse
determines that the client should be questioned about the use of which
medication? - ANSWER-Decongestants
Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The client
contacts the nurse and reports a cough, chills, fever, and difficulty breathing. The
nurse should make which interpretation about the client's complaints? - ANSWER-
The client is experiencing a pulmonary reaction requiring cessation of the
medication.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client receiving trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole. Which instruction should be included in the list? - ANSWER-
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is prescribed for a client. The nurse should
instruct the client to report which symptom if it develops during the course of this
medication therapy? - ANSWER-Sore throat
, Phenazopyridine is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse
evaluates that the medication is effective based on which observation? - ANSWER-
Urination is not painful.
Bethanechol chloride is prescribed for a client with urinary retention. Which
disorder would be a contraindication to the administration of this medication? -
ANSWER-Urinary strictures
The nurse, who is administering bethanechol chloride, is monitoring for
cholinergic overdose associated with the medication. The nurse should check the
client for which sign of overdose? - ANSWER-Bradycardia
Oxybutynin chloride is prescribed for a client with urge incontinence. Which sign
would indicate a possible toxic effect related to this medication? - ANSWER-
Restlessness
Following kidney transplantation, cyclosporine is prescribed for a client. Which
laboratory result would indicate an adverse effect from the use of this
medication? - ANSWER-Blood urea nitrogen level of 25 mg/dL (8.8 mmol/L)
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who has been prescribed
cyclosporine. Which food item should the nurse instruct the client to exclude from
the diet? - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
Tacrolimus is prescribed for a client who underwent a kidney transplant. Which
instruction should the nurse include when teaching the client about this
medication? - ANSWER-Take the oral medication every 12 hours at the same times
every day.
Urinary _ practice for hesi Exam 2026
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS |
100% VERIFIED CORRECT | GRADE A+
A client who has a cold is seen in the emergency department with an inability to
void. Because the client has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse
determines that the client should be questioned about the use of which
medication? - ANSWER-Decongestants
Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The client
contacts the nurse and reports a cough, chills, fever, and difficulty breathing. The
nurse should make which interpretation about the client's complaints? - ANSWER-
The client is experiencing a pulmonary reaction requiring cessation of the
medication.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client receiving trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole. Which instruction should be included in the list? - ANSWER-
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is prescribed for a client. The nurse should
instruct the client to report which symptom if it develops during the course of this
medication therapy? - ANSWER-Sore throat
, Phenazopyridine is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse
evaluates that the medication is effective based on which observation? - ANSWER-
Urination is not painful.
Bethanechol chloride is prescribed for a client with urinary retention. Which
disorder would be a contraindication to the administration of this medication? -
ANSWER-Urinary strictures
The nurse, who is administering bethanechol chloride, is monitoring for
cholinergic overdose associated with the medication. The nurse should check the
client for which sign of overdose? - ANSWER-Bradycardia
Oxybutynin chloride is prescribed for a client with urge incontinence. Which sign
would indicate a possible toxic effect related to this medication? - ANSWER-
Restlessness
Following kidney transplantation, cyclosporine is prescribed for a client. Which
laboratory result would indicate an adverse effect from the use of this
medication? - ANSWER-Blood urea nitrogen level of 25 mg/dL (8.8 mmol/L)
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who has been prescribed
cyclosporine. Which food item should the nurse instruct the client to exclude from
the diet? - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
Tacrolimus is prescribed for a client who underwent a kidney transplant. Which
instruction should the nurse include when teaching the client about this
medication? - ANSWER-Take the oral medication every 12 hours at the same times
every day.
