LPN HESI PHARMACOLOGY NEW UPDATED VERSION 2025
REAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he takes
Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease?
ANSWER-type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells
ANSWER-sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the pt of
which potentially serious adverse side effects?
ANSWER-tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes on the
patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of such
changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia
,ANSWER-hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias
ANSWER-spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones
ANSWER-Cephalosporins
A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and warfarin at
bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because:
ANSWER-omeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of:
ANSWER-arrhythmias/hypertension
,A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take this
medication:
ANSWER-Before bedtime
30 min
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact with the
effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies
ANSWER-dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt regarding
antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime
ANSWER-do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
, A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure
ANSWER-dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion
ANSWER-dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia
ANSWER-atropine
REAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he takes
Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease?
ANSWER-type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells
ANSWER-sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the pt of
which potentially serious adverse side effects?
ANSWER-tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes on the
patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of such
changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia
,ANSWER-hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias
ANSWER-spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones
ANSWER-Cephalosporins
A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and warfarin at
bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because:
ANSWER-omeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of:
ANSWER-arrhythmias/hypertension
,A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take this
medication:
ANSWER-Before bedtime
30 min
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact with the
effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies
ANSWER-dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt regarding
antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime
ANSWER-do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
, A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure
ANSWER-dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion
ANSWER-dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia
ANSWER-atropine
