Hesi LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam/LPN
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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 - CORRECT 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
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,Do not take at bedtime - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - CORRECT
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - CORRECT
ANSWER-dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to
maintain kidney perfusion - CORRECT ANSWER-dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-
atropine
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,A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant
wants to know what lifestyle changes he needs to make. The nurse
instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient while taking prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism,
and hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER-corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to
undergo surgery. The physician requests that the pt be coma-induced.
The nurse would expect to administer which of the following meds for
an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
Lorazepam
Propofol - CORRECT ANSWER-pentobarital
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, An elderly man is prescribed morphine sulfate for acute pain
management. The pt is on bed rest and is NPO. Which of the following
side effects is the nurse most concerned about?
Dizziness
Constipation
Hypertension
Nausea - CORRECT ANSWER-constipation
A pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe
metabolic imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would
the nurse most expect due to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-hyperkalemia
A pt prescribed furosemide 60 mg PO bid, is being instructed on admin
and side effects. The nurse should instruct the pt to eat which foods
while taking furosemide? (multiple answers)
Beans and bananas
Vanilla and bread
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Pharmacology Hesi Prep Newest 2025 With
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded
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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 - CORRECT 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
Page 1 of 36
,Do not take at bedtime - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - CORRECT
ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - CORRECT
ANSWER-dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to
maintain kidney perfusion - CORRECT ANSWER-dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-
atropine
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,A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant
wants to know what lifestyle changes he needs to make. The nurse
instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient while taking prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism,
and hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER-corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to
undergo surgery. The physician requests that the pt be coma-induced.
The nurse would expect to administer which of the following meds for
an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
Lorazepam
Propofol - CORRECT ANSWER-pentobarital
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, An elderly man is prescribed morphine sulfate for acute pain
management. The pt is on bed rest and is NPO. Which of the following
side effects is the nurse most concerned about?
Dizziness
Constipation
Hypertension
Nausea - CORRECT ANSWER-constipation
A pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe
metabolic imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would
the nurse most expect due to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-hyperkalemia
A pt prescribed furosemide 60 mg PO bid, is being instructed on admin
and side effects. The nurse should instruct the pt to eat which foods
while taking furosemide? (multiple answers)
Beans and bananas
Vanilla and bread
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