PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
PN Pharmacology HESI
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1. A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) Notify the healthcare
is having symptoms of reflux despite taking omepra- provider about the symp-
zole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action should the toms .
practical nurse ( PN ) Implement ?
2. The practical nurse ( PN ) administers isoproterenol Increased heart rate .
(Isupel ) to a client with heart block . The PN should
evaluate the client for which physiological response ?
3. A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose Monitor for signs of respi-
of baclofen ( Lioresal ) . What nursing action should the ratory arrest
practical nurse ( PN ) implement ?
4. A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( Difficulty sleeping
ADHD ) is prescribed amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which
side effect should the practical nurse ( PN) explain is
commonly experienced ?
5. The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses antihypertensive Captopril ( Capoten )
drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high
blood pressure . To improve client understanding , the
PN should emphasize that which medication preserves
renal function in a client with diabetes ?
6. The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that oral Women who smoke
contraceptives be avoided in which group of women ?
7. A female client with recurring headaches tells the prac- Hepatic enzymes
tical nurse ( PN ) that she has been taking at least
4 grams of acetaminophen a day . Which laboratory
studies should the PN review for this client ?
8. Dilates the pupil
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The healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and
mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is having
a cataract removal . What explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse ( PN ) provide the
client ?
9. The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white - coat- Brush your teeth and
ing a client who takes fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What tongue , floss , gargle ,
instructions should the PN reinforce with the client and notify the healthcare
about this medication ? provider .
10. An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an Increase daily green veg-
antipsychotic , is complaining of constipation . Which etables and bran
dietary changes should the practical nurse ( PN ) rec-
ommend ?
11. A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( The drug is excreted in
Eskalith ) tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she would breast milk so use formula
like to breastfeed her infant . What information should to feed the infant .
the PN provide to the client ?
12. The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a client Naloxone ( Narcan )
who is receiving meperidine ( Demerol ) for postop-
erative pain . The client is stuporous , has constricted
pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths / minute .
Which PRN prescription should the PN give the client ?
13. A client who returns from surgery for bowel resection Rate of respirations
complains of severe pain around the incision . Which
assessment is most important for the practical nurse (
PN ) to obtain prior to the administration of morphine
sulfate ?
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PN Pharmacology HESI
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
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EXAM (JUST RELEASED)
1. A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) Notify the healthcare
is having symptoms of reflux despite taking omepra- provider about the symp-
zole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action should the toms .
practical nurse ( PN ) Implement ?
2. The practical nurse ( PN ) administers isoproterenol Increased heart rate .
(Isupel ) to a client with heart block . The PN should
evaluate the client for which physiological response ?
3. A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose Monitor for signs of respi-
of baclofen ( Lioresal ) . What nursing action should the ratory arrest
practical nurse ( PN ) implement ?
4. A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( Difficulty sleeping
ADHD ) is prescribed amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which
side effect should the practical nurse ( PN) explain is
commonly experienced ?
5. The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses antihypertensive Captopril ( Capoten )
drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high
blood pressure . To improve client understanding , the
PN should emphasize that which medication preserves
renal function in a client with diabetes ?
6. The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that oral Women who smoke
contraceptives be avoided in which group of women ?
7. A female client with recurring headaches tells the prac- Hepatic enzymes
tical nurse ( PN ) that she has been taking at least
4 grams of acetaminophen a day . Which laboratory
studies should the PN review for this client ?
8. Dilates the pupil
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The healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and
mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is having
a cataract removal . What explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse ( PN ) provide the
client ?
9. The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white - coat- Brush your teeth and
ing a client who takes fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What tongue , floss , gargle ,
instructions should the PN reinforce with the client and notify the healthcare
about this medication ? provider .
10. An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an Increase daily green veg-
antipsychotic , is complaining of constipation . Which etables and bran
dietary changes should the practical nurse ( PN ) rec-
ommend ?
11. A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( The drug is excreted in
Eskalith ) tells the practical nurse ( PN ) that she would breast milk so use formula
like to breastfeed her infant . What information should to feed the infant .
the PN provide to the client ?
12. The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a client Naloxone ( Narcan )
who is receiving meperidine ( Demerol ) for postop-
erative pain . The client is stuporous , has constricted
pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths / minute .
Which PRN prescription should the PN give the client ?
13. A client who returns from surgery for bowel resection Rate of respirations
complains of severe pain around the incision . Which
assessment is most important for the practical nurse (
PN ) to obtain prior to the administration of morphine
sulfate ?
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