PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
PN HESI Pharmacology
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 75 pharmacology exam questions with correct answers, covering core nursing
concepts. It is suitable for studying, reviewing, and preparing for certification exams in practical nursing
pharmacology.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Medications Q1–Q23
02 Anti-infectives & Immunizations Q24–Q35
03 Neurological & Psychiatric Drugs Q36–Q48
04 Endocrine & Metabolic Agents Q49–Q58
05 Gastrointestinal & Urinary Agents Q59–Q68
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, 06 Pain Management & Muscle Relaxants Q69–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client, who takes Coumadin daily,
has added a ginger supplement on the advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to
this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Your health care provider is interested in all medications and herbs you take."
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
A client with diabetes mellitus takes insulin daily and is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). Which information
should the nurse provide to this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
A sign of hypoglycemia is that propranolol slows a rapid heart rate.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
The health care provider prescribes morphine sulfate grain 1/8 IM stat. Morphine is available in 8 mg/mL. How
many milliliters should the practical nurse (PN) administer?
CORRECT ANSWER
1 mL
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
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, A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure (CHF) receives the cardiac glycoside digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25
mg PO daily. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the medication has been effective?
CORRECT ANSWER
Clear breath sounds bilaterally.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
The healthcare provider orders 1000 mL of 0.5% normal saline to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is 15
gtt/mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
CORRECT ANSWER
31
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask an older client before beginning treatment with
gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Are you hard of hearing?"
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 75
Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the desired effect of the angiotensin II
receptor antagonist losartan (Cozaar) is achieved?
CORRECT ANSWER
Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmm Hg
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 75
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
PN HESI Pharmacology
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 75 pharmacology exam questions with correct answers, covering core nursing
concepts. It is suitable for studying, reviewing, and preparing for certification exams in practical nursing
pharmacology.
CONTENTS
01 Cardiovascular Medications Q1–Q23
02 Anti-infectives & Immunizations Q24–Q35
03 Neurological & Psychiatric Drugs Q36–Q48
04 Endocrine & Metabolic Agents Q49–Q58
05 Gastrointestinal & Urinary Agents Q59–Q68
Page 1
, 06 Pain Management & Muscle Relaxants Q69–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client, who takes Coumadin daily,
has added a ginger supplement on the advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to
this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
"Your health care provider is interested in all medications and herbs you take."
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
A client with diabetes mellitus takes insulin daily and is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). Which information
should the nurse provide to this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
A sign of hypoglycemia is that propranolol slows a rapid heart rate.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
The health care provider prescribes morphine sulfate grain 1/8 IM stat. Morphine is available in 8 mg/mL. How
many milliliters should the practical nurse (PN) administer?
CORRECT ANSWER
1 mL
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
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, A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure (CHF) receives the cardiac glycoside digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25
mg PO daily. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the medication has been effective?
CORRECT ANSWER
Clear breath sounds bilaterally.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
The healthcare provider orders 1000 mL of 0.5% normal saline to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is 15
gtt/mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
CORRECT ANSWER
31
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask an older client before beginning treatment with
gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Are you hard of hearing?"
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 75
Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the desired effect of the angiotensin II
receptor antagonist losartan (Cozaar) is achieved?
CORRECT ANSWER
Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80 mmm Hg
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 75
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