Pharm Hesi Exam Study Guide
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A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the
client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse
prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. calcium chloride
2. calcium gluconate
3. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. large dose of vitamin D - Answer✔✔- 3. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best
food item?
1. milk
2. water
3. apple juice
,4. grapefruit juice - Answer✔✔- 4. grapefruit juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the clients, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. tinnitus
2. diarrhea
3. constipation
4. decreased respirations - Answer✔✔- 1. tinnitus
Manfenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury.
When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and
burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. notifying the registered nurse
2. discontinuing the medication
3. informing the client that this is normal
4. apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site - Answer✔✔- 3.
informing the client that this is normal
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and
would contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication?
1. vitamin A
2. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
, 3. Furosemide (Lasix)
4. Phenytoin (Dilantin) - Answer✔✔- 1. vitamin A
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium
gluconate is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this
medication has been prescribed to:
1. treat thyroid storm
2. prevent cardiac irritability
3. treat hypocalcemic tetany
4. stimulate the release of parathyroid hormone - Answer✔✔- 3. treat
hypocalcemic tetany
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been
stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse
teach when carrying out plans for discharge?
1. keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times
2. rotate the insulin injection sites systematically
3. increase the amount of insulin before unusual exercise
4. monitor the urine acetone level to determine the insulin dosage -
Answer✔✔- 2. rotate the insulin injection sites systematically
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin
and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if
performed by the client, indicates the need for further teaching?
– Practice Questions with
Verified Answers. GRADED A+.
Latest 2026/2027 Update
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the
client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse
prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. calcium chloride
2. calcium gluconate
3. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. large dose of vitamin D - Answer✔✔- 3. calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best
food item?
1. milk
2. water
3. apple juice
,4. grapefruit juice - Answer✔✔- 4. grapefruit juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the clients, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. tinnitus
2. diarrhea
3. constipation
4. decreased respirations - Answer✔✔- 1. tinnitus
Manfenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury.
When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and
burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. notifying the registered nurse
2. discontinuing the medication
3. informing the client that this is normal
4. apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site - Answer✔✔- 3.
informing the client that this is normal
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and
would contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication?
1. vitamin A
2. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
, 3. Furosemide (Lasix)
4. Phenytoin (Dilantin) - Answer✔✔- 1. vitamin A
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium
gluconate is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this
medication has been prescribed to:
1. treat thyroid storm
2. prevent cardiac irritability
3. treat hypocalcemic tetany
4. stimulate the release of parathyroid hormone - Answer✔✔- 3. treat
hypocalcemic tetany
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been
stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse
teach when carrying out plans for discharge?
1. keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times
2. rotate the insulin injection sites systematically
3. increase the amount of insulin before unusual exercise
4. monitor the urine acetone level to determine the insulin dosage -
Answer✔✔- 2. rotate the insulin injection sites systematically
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin
and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if
performed by the client, indicates the need for further teaching?
