PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN
PRACTICE TEST 2025
UPDATE|LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| EXCELLENT
SCORES
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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? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Pentobarbital sodium, Nembutal Sodium for sleep
. A client is receiving digoxin for the onset of supraventricular
tachycardia SVT. Which laboratory findings should the nurse identify
that places this client at risk? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Hyperkalemia
,. A client is receiving methylprednisolone Solu-Medrol 40 mg IV daily.
The nurse anticipates an increase in which laboratory value as the
result of this medication? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Serum glucose
. A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for niacin Niaspan.
Which client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Expected duration of flushing
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a
client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse
to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this
prescription? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Penicillin
A client with osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib
Celebrex orally for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is
allergic to sulfa. Which action is most important for the nurse to
implement prior to administering the first dose? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Notify the healthcare provider
, A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet.
Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired
outcome of the medication is being achieved? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Lessening of tremors
A client's dose of isosorbide dinitrate Imdur is increased from 40 mg to
60 mg PO daily. When the client reports the onset of a headache prior
to the next scheduled dose, which action should the nurse implement?
- CORRECT-ANSWER-Administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN
dose of acetaminophen Tylenol
A female client with rheumatoid arthritis take ibuprofen Motrin 600 mg
PO 4 times a day. To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, misoprostol
Cytotec 100 mcg PO is prescribed. Which information is most important
for the nurse to include in client teaching? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Use
contraception during intercourse
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly
prescribed for a client with which condition? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Heart failure
PRACTICE TEST 2025
UPDATE|LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| EXCELLENT
SCORES
.
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? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Pentobarbital sodium, Nembutal Sodium for sleep
. A client is receiving digoxin for the onset of supraventricular
tachycardia SVT. Which laboratory findings should the nurse identify
that places this client at risk? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Hyperkalemia
,. A client is receiving methylprednisolone Solu-Medrol 40 mg IV daily.
The nurse anticipates an increase in which laboratory value as the
result of this medication? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Serum glucose
. A client with hyperlipidemia receives a prescription for niacin Niaspan.
Which client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Expected duration of flushing
. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a
client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse
to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this
prescription? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Penicillin
A client with osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib
Celebrex orally for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is
allergic to sulfa. Which action is most important for the nurse to
implement prior to administering the first dose? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Notify the healthcare provider
, A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet.
Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired
outcome of the medication is being achieved? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Lessening of tremors
A client's dose of isosorbide dinitrate Imdur is increased from 40 mg to
60 mg PO daily. When the client reports the onset of a headache prior
to the next scheduled dose, which action should the nurse implement?
- CORRECT-ANSWER-Administer the 60 mg dose of Imdur and a PRN
dose of acetaminophen Tylenol
A female client with rheumatoid arthritis take ibuprofen Motrin 600 mg
PO 4 times a day. To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, misoprostol
Cytotec 100 mcg PO is prescribed. Which information is most important
for the nurse to include in client teaching? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Use
contraception during intercourse
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 agonist is most commonly
prescribed for a client with which condition? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Heart failure
