PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2025 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM (JUST RELEASED)
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) is having symptoms of
reflux despite taking omeprazole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action should the
practical nurse ( PN ) Implement ? - (ANSWER)Notify the healthcare provider
about the symptoms .
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with heart
block . The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological response ? -
(ANSWER)Increased heart rate .
A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) .
What nursing action should the practical nurse ( PN ) implement ? -
(ANSWER)Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed
amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which side effect should the practical nurse ( PN)
explain is commonly experienced ? - (ANSWER)Difficulty sleeping
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses antihypertensive 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 ? - (ANSWER)Captopril ( Capoten )
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided
in which group of women ? - (ANSWER)Women who smoke
, A female client with recurring headaches tells the practical 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 ? - (ANSWER)Hepatic enzymes
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 ? - (ANSWER)Dilates
the pupil
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white - coating a client who takes
fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What instructions should the PN reinforce with the
client about this medication ? - (ANSWER)Brush your teeth and tongue , floss ,
gargle , and notify the healthcare provider .
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an antipsychotic , is
complaining of constipation . Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (
PN ) recommend ? - (ANSWER)Increase daily green vegetables and bran
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practical
nurse ( PN ) that she would like to breastfeed her infant . What information
should the PN provide to the client ? - (ANSWER)The drug is excreted in breast
milk so use formula to feed the infant .
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine
( Demerol ) for postoperative pain . The client is stuporous , has constricted pupils
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM (JUST RELEASED)
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) is having symptoms of
reflux despite taking omeprazole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What action should the
practical nurse ( PN ) Implement ? - (ANSWER)Notify the healthcare provider
about the symptoms .
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with heart
block . The PN should evaluate the client for which physiological response ? -
(ANSWER)Increased heart rate .
A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) .
What nursing action should the practical nurse ( PN ) implement ? -
(ANSWER)Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed
amphetamine ( Adderall ) . Which side effect should the practical nurse ( PN)
explain is commonly experienced ? - (ANSWER)Difficulty sleeping
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses antihypertensive 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 ? - (ANSWER)Captopril ( Capoten )
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided
in which group of women ? - (ANSWER)Women who smoke
, A female client with recurring headaches tells the practical 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 ? - (ANSWER)Hepatic enzymes
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 ? - (ANSWER)Dilates
the pupil
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white - coating a client who takes
fluphenazine ( Prolixin ) . What instructions should the PN reinforce with the
client about this medication ? - (ANSWER)Brush your teeth and tongue , floss ,
gargle , and notify the healthcare provider .
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal ) , an antipsychotic , is
complaining of constipation . Which dietary changes should the practical nurse (
PN ) recommend ? - (ANSWER)Increase daily green vegetables and bran
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practical
nurse ( PN ) that she would like to breastfeed her infant . What information
should the PN provide to the client ? - (ANSWER)The drug is excreted in breast
milk so use formula to feed the infant .
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a client who is receiving meperidine
( Demerol ) for postoperative pain . The client is stuporous , has constricted pupils
