EVOLVE HESI PHARMACOLOGY
WELL RESEARCHED EXAM AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
DETAILED VERIFIED AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ACTUAL BRAND-NEW
EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
A client with schizophrenia has been taking clozapine
(Clozaril) for several months. The practical nurse (PN)
monitors the client for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
Which reason supports the PN's assessment?
A) Prolonged use of antidepressant medications
reduce skeletal muscle tone.
B) The excess amount of norepinephrine causes an
increase in blood pressure.
C) The increased availability of serotonin affects
mood and behavior.
D) Atypical antipsychotics can deplete the brain's
supply of dopamine. - ....ANSWER...D) Atypical
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,antipsychotics can deplete the brain's supply of
dopamine.
Feedback:
The use of an atypical antipsychotic, such as clozapine,
should include an assessment of musculoskeletal
functioning for signs and symptoms of any EPS reaction
that can occur from a lack of the brain neurotransmitter
dopamine (D). (A, B, and C) do not explain the cause of
EPS.
A client who is transferred to the cardiac rehabilitation
unit after a myocardial infarction is ready for discharge
with a new prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor). The
client asks, I don't have high blood pressure, so why did
my healthcare provider give me this medicine? What
information should the practical nurse (PN) provide?
A) Anticoagulation is the most important action of
metoprolol.
B) Beta-blockers are routinely prescribed after heart
damage.
C) Heart failure is prevented as a complication while
healing.
D) A slower heart rate reduces the heart's oxygen
demand. - ....ANSWER...D) A slower heart rate
reduces the heart's oxygen demand.
Feedback:
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,Lopressor, a beta-blocker, slows the heart rate and is
prescribed after a myocardial infarction to reduce the
heart's work load and oxygen demand (D). (A, B, and D)
are incorrect.
A male client who is hypertensive is starting a new
prescription for clonidine (Catapress) 0.4 mg PO daily.
In reviewing common side effects, what information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?
A) Report problems with sexual function.
B) Monitor respirations on a daily basis.
C) Increased libido may be experienced.
D) Weight gain may indicate fluid retention. -
....ANSWER...A) Report problems with sexual function.
Feedback:
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, Sexual dysfunction (A), such as impotence and
decreased libido, is a common complication of
antihypertensive medications in male clients.
Respiratory changes (B), increased libido (C), and
increased weight (D) do not commonly occur with this
antihypertensive.
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops
hives. The practical nurse should report that the client is
most likely experiencing which type of drug response?
A) Adverse response.
B) Hypersensitivity reaction.
C) Idiosyncratic reaction.
D) Multiple drug interaction. - ....ANSWER...B)
Hypersensitivity reaction.
Feedback:
Hives, a symptom of a hypersensitivity reaction (B),
involve an abnormal immune response and are not
uncommon with the use of antibiotics. Although (A, C,
and D) are unexpected pharmacologic reactions, hives
represent a life-threatening allergic response and should
be reported to ensure prompt intervention.
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WELL RESEARCHED EXAM AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
DETAILED VERIFIED AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ACTUAL BRAND-NEW
EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
A client with schizophrenia has been taking clozapine
(Clozaril) for several months. The practical nurse (PN)
monitors the client for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
Which reason supports the PN's assessment?
A) Prolonged use of antidepressant medications
reduce skeletal muscle tone.
B) The excess amount of norepinephrine causes an
increase in blood pressure.
C) The increased availability of serotonin affects
mood and behavior.
D) Atypical antipsychotics can deplete the brain's
supply of dopamine. - ....ANSWER...D) Atypical
1
,antipsychotics can deplete the brain's supply of
dopamine.
Feedback:
The use of an atypical antipsychotic, such as clozapine,
should include an assessment of musculoskeletal
functioning for signs and symptoms of any EPS reaction
that can occur from a lack of the brain neurotransmitter
dopamine (D). (A, B, and C) do not explain the cause of
EPS.
A client who is transferred to the cardiac rehabilitation
unit after a myocardial infarction is ready for discharge
with a new prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor). The
client asks, I don't have high blood pressure, so why did
my healthcare provider give me this medicine? What
information should the practical nurse (PN) provide?
A) Anticoagulation is the most important action of
metoprolol.
B) Beta-blockers are routinely prescribed after heart
damage.
C) Heart failure is prevented as a complication while
healing.
D) A slower heart rate reduces the heart's oxygen
demand. - ....ANSWER...D) A slower heart rate
reduces the heart's oxygen demand.
Feedback:
2
,Lopressor, a beta-blocker, slows the heart rate and is
prescribed after a myocardial infarction to reduce the
heart's work load and oxygen demand (D). (A, B, and D)
are incorrect.
A male client who is hypertensive is starting a new
prescription for clonidine (Catapress) 0.4 mg PO daily.
In reviewing common side effects, what information
should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?
A) Report problems with sexual function.
B) Monitor respirations on a daily basis.
C) Increased libido may be experienced.
D) Weight gain may indicate fluid retention. -
....ANSWER...A) Report problems with sexual function.
Feedback:
3
, Sexual dysfunction (A), such as impotence and
decreased libido, is a common complication of
antihypertensive medications in male clients.
Respiratory changes (B), increased libido (C), and
increased weight (D) do not commonly occur with this
antihypertensive.
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops
hives. The practical nurse should report that the client is
most likely experiencing which type of drug response?
A) Adverse response.
B) Hypersensitivity reaction.
C) Idiosyncratic reaction.
D) Multiple drug interaction. - ....ANSWER...B)
Hypersensitivity reaction.
Feedback:
Hives, a symptom of a hypersensitivity reaction (B),
involve an abnormal immune response and are not
uncommon with the use of antibiotics. Although (A, C,
and D) are unexpected pharmacologic reactions, hives
represent a life-threatening allergic response and should
be reported to ensure prompt intervention.
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