HESI Pharmacology Practice Test
Questions & Verified Answers |
Comprehensive Pharmacology Exam
Review
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine
(Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a
client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which
information is most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a
client for the first time. What side effects should the nurse
assess thr client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
,D. Akathisia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-B
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record
(EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is at risk for 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 - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-B,C
A male client with meningitis is prescribed cefotaxime
(Claforan) IV and asks the nurse why he cannot receive
an oral drug, such as cefaclor (Ceclor) or cefadroxil
(Duricef), that he has taken before infections. How should
the nurse respond when considering the actions of
cephalosporins?
A. Cefazolin (Ancef) is another IV antibiotic that can be
prescribed
B. Cefaclor (Ceclor) is a good alternative to suggest to the
healthcare provider
C. Cefadroxil (Duricef) is usually prescribed when the IV is
discontinued
D. Cefotaxime (Claforan) provides therapeutic CNS
concentrations - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-D
, A client experiencing pain from metastatic cancer is
prescribed morphine. Which route of administration should
the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider prior to
administering the medication?
A. Oral
B. Buccal
C. Sublingual
D. Intravenous - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred
vision, headaches, and insomnia after using the inhaler.
Which action should the nurse implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital
signs to the healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and vomiting and
evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate
the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until the next
maintenance medication is scheduled -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing
profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in
both legs. Which medication is considered the best course
of treatment for the nurse to administer?
Questions & Verified Answers |
Comprehensive Pharmacology Exam
Review
The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine
(Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a
client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which
information is most important for the nurse to assess?
A. Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine rich foods
B. Reports of nausea or vomiting
C. Therapeutic serum drug levels
D. Blood pressure and pulse prior to taking each dose -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a
client for the first time. What side effects should the nurse
assess thr client during the initial dose?
A. Bradykinesia
B. Dystonia
C. Somatization
,D. Akathisia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-B
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record
(EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is at risk for 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 - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-B,C
A male client with meningitis is prescribed cefotaxime
(Claforan) IV and asks the nurse why he cannot receive
an oral drug, such as cefaclor (Ceclor) or cefadroxil
(Duricef), that he has taken before infections. How should
the nurse respond when considering the actions of
cephalosporins?
A. Cefazolin (Ancef) is another IV antibiotic that can be
prescribed
B. Cefaclor (Ceclor) is a good alternative to suggest to the
healthcare provider
C. Cefadroxil (Duricef) is usually prescribed when the IV is
discontinued
D. Cefotaxime (Claforan) provides therapeutic CNS
concentrations - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-D
, A client experiencing pain from metastatic cancer is
prescribed morphine. Which route of administration should
the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider prior to
administering the medication?
A. Oral
B. Buccal
C. Sublingual
D. Intravenous - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred
vision, headaches, and insomnia after using the inhaler.
Which action should the nurse implement first?
A. Withhold the medication and report symptoms and vital
signs to the healthcare provider
B. Give PRN medication for nausea and vomiting and
evaluate client in 30 minutes
C. reassure client that the ipratropium given will alleviate
the symptoms
D. Delay administration of ipratropium until the next
maintenance medication is scheduled -
{✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing
profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in
both legs. Which medication is considered the best course
of treatment for the nurse to administer?
