HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM V1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
(2026/27)
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to
treat Schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is
experiencing
Involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications
should the Nurse anticipate administering?
A. Amantadine
B. Bupropion
C. Phenelzine
D. Hydroxyzine
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Amantadine
Question 2
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem
at bedtime To promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for
which of the following Adverse effects? 4
A. Ecchymosis
B. Decrease urine output
C. Increase blood pressure
D. Dizziness
,CORRECT ANSWER
D. Dizziness
Question 3
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO
for an older Adult client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the
following actions should Be the nurse's priority?
A. Administer the medication to the client before breakfast in the morning.
B. Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the medication.
C. Give the medication to the client with water rather than milk.
D. Teach the client how to take the medication at home.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the medication.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine.
The nurse Should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which
of the following Conditions?
A. Raynaud's phenomenon
B. Migraine headaches
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Anemia
CORRECT ANSWER
, B. Migraine headaches
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Naproxen
C. Aspirin
D. Acetaminophen
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Acetaminophen
Question 6
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a
new Prescription for a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the
following Statements by the parent indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I will give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
B. My child should rinse out his mouth after using the inhaler."
C. "My child should exhale completely before placing the inhaler in his mouth."
D. "If my child has difficulty breathing in the dose, a spacer can be used."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I will give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
(2026/27)
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to
treat Schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is
experiencing
Involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications
should the Nurse anticipate administering?
A. Amantadine
B. Bupropion
C. Phenelzine
D. Hydroxyzine
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Amantadine
Question 2
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem
at bedtime To promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for
which of the following Adverse effects? 4
A. Ecchymosis
B. Decrease urine output
C. Increase blood pressure
D. Dizziness
,CORRECT ANSWER
D. Dizziness
Question 3
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO
for an older Adult client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the
following actions should Be the nurse's priority?
A. Administer the medication to the client before breakfast in the morning.
B. Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the medication.
C. Give the medication to the client with water rather than milk.
D. Teach the client how to take the medication at home.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the medication.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine.
The nurse Should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which
of the following Conditions?
A. Raynaud's phenomenon
B. Migraine headaches
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Anemia
CORRECT ANSWER
, B. Migraine headaches
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Naproxen
C. Aspirin
D. Acetaminophen
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Acetaminophen
Question 6
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a
new Prescription for a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the
following Statements by the parent indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I will give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
B. My child should rinse out his mouth after using the inhaler."
C. "My child should exhale completely before placing the inhaler in his mouth."
D. "If my child has difficulty breathing in the dose, a spacer can be used."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I will give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
