HESI PHARMACOLOGY TEST V2 2024-2025
WELL REVISED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A 43-year-old female client is receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy. What adverse effects associated with thyroid hormone toxicity should the
nurse instruct the client to report promptly to the healthcare provider?
Tinnitus and dizziness
Tachycardia and chest pain
Dry skin and intolerance to cold
Weight gain and increased appetite - answers-Tachycardia and chest pain
A client asks the nurse if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral insulin. Which response should the
nurse provide?
"Yes it is an oral insulin and has the same actions and properties as intermediate insulin."
"Yes, it is an oral insulin and is distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the same manner as insulin."
"No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present."
"No, it is not an oral insulin, but it is effective for those who are resistant to injectable insulins." -
answers-"No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present."
, A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone synthesis in adults.
The nurse knows that which medication should be contraindicated for this client?
Liothyronine (Cytomel) to replace iodine
Furosemide (Lasix) for relief of fluid retention
Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal Sodium) for sleep
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for angina pain - answers-Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal Sodium) for sleep
A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24 hr via transdermal patch. Which
assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved?
Client denies recent episodes of angina
Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1
Client denies recent nausea or vomiting
Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70 - answers-Blood pressure has changed from
180/120 to 140/70
A client is receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV daily. The nurse anticipates an
increase in which laboratory value as a result of this medication?
Serum glucose
Serum calcium
WELL REVISED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A 43-year-old female client is receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a
thyroidectomy. What adverse effects associated with thyroid hormone toxicity should the
nurse instruct the client to report promptly to the healthcare provider?
Tinnitus and dizziness
Tachycardia and chest pain
Dry skin and intolerance to cold
Weight gain and increased appetite - answers-Tachycardia and chest pain
A client asks the nurse if glipizide (Glucotrol) is an oral insulin. Which response should the
nurse provide?
"Yes it is an oral insulin and has the same actions and properties as intermediate insulin."
"Yes, it is an oral insulin and is distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the same manner as insulin."
"No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present."
"No, it is not an oral insulin, but it is effective for those who are resistant to injectable insulins." -
answers-"No, it is not an oral insulin and can be used only when some beta cell function is present."
, A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone synthesis in adults.
The nurse knows that which medication should be contraindicated for this client?
Liothyronine (Cytomel) to replace iodine
Furosemide (Lasix) for relief of fluid retention
Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal Sodium) for sleep
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for angina pain - answers-Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal Sodium) for sleep
A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24 hr via transdermal patch. Which
assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved?
Client denies recent episodes of angina
Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1
Client denies recent nausea or vomiting
Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70 - answers-Blood pressure has changed from
180/120 to 140/70
A client is receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV daily. The nurse anticipates an
increase in which laboratory value as a result of this medication?
Serum glucose
Serum calcium
