HESI PHARM V2 EXAM [ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION
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UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
2. A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved
memory since she began using the herbal supplement , ginkgo biloba . Which
information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plans for this client
? A. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo B. nausea
and diarrhea can occur when using this supplement C. anxiety and headaches
increased with use of ginkgo D. ginkgo biloba use should be limited and not taken
during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER D. ginkgo biloba use should be limited and
not taken during pregnancy
3. In explaining the benefits of the combination anti - infective drug code TMP - SMZ (
Bactrim ) to a client receiving the medication for a urinary tract infection , more rationale
to the nurse provide ? A. Each drug could cause damage to the kidneys if taken
separately B. One drug reduces the risk of side effects caused by the drug C. while one
drug provide relief , the other fights the infection D. the two drugs work together to
reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER D.
the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
4. Client being treated with Haldol for schizophrenia is complaining of jaw tightness and
a stiff neck . Which interventions should the nurse implement ?A. give PRN dose of
diphenhydramine Benadryl B. assess client other sensory hallucinations C. massage
neck until muscles begin to relax D. obtain a 12 lead EKG - CORRECT ANSWER A.
give PRN dose of diphenhydramine Benadryl
5. Which intervention is most important for the nurse implement for a client is receiving
Lispro Humalog insulin ? A. Check blood glucose levels every six hours B. Provide
meals at the same time that insulin is given C. Assess for hypoglycemia between meals
D. Keeping oral liquid or glucose source available - CORRECT ANSWER B. Provide
meals at the same time that insulin is given
6. Client takes nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs every day for rheumatoid arthritis
is being treated for anemia which intervention is most important for the nurse to include
any plan of care A. Observe for gastrointestinal bleeding B. Monitor liver function test
results C. Protect skin from bruising D. Offered dietary selections rich in iron -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Observe for gastrointestinal bleeding
7. A client receives a prescription for theophylline ( Theo - Dur ) PO to be initiated in the
morning after the dose of theophylline IV is complete The nurse determines that a
theophylline level drawn yesterday was 22 mcg / mL . Based on this information , which
action should the nurse implement ? A. Hold the theophylline dose and notify the health
, care provider . B. Start the client on a half - dose of theophylline PO . C. The
theophylline dose can be initiated as planned . D. The client is not ready to be weaned
from the IV to the PO route - CORRECT ANSWER A. Hold the theophylline dose and
notify the health care provider .
8. The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results before a procedure in which a
neuromuscular blocking agent is a standing order . Which finding should the nurse
report to the health care provider ?A. Hypokalemia B. Hyponatremia C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER A. Hypokalemia
9. The nurse preparing a child for transport to the operating room for an emergency
appendectomy . The anesthesiologist prescribes atropine sulfate ( Atropine ) , IM STAT
. What is the primary purpose for administering this drug to the child at this time ? A.
Decrease the oral secretions B. Reduce the child's anxiety C. Potentiate the opioid
effects D. Prevent possible peritonitis - CORRECT ANSWER D. Prevent possible
peritonitis
10. When caring for a client on digoxin ( Lanoxin therapy , the nurse knows to be alert
for digoxin ( Lanoxin ) toxicity . Which finding would predispose this client to developing
digoxin toxicity ? A. Low serum sodium level B. High serum sodium level C. Low serum
potassium level D. High serum potassium level - CORRECT ANSWER C. Low serum
potassium level
11. A client is receiving anti - infective drug therapy for a postoperative infection . Which
complaint should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client has contracted a
superinfection ? A. " My mouth feels sore " B. " I have a headache . " C. " My ears feel
plugged up . " D. " I feel constipated " - CORRECT ANSWER A. " My mouth feels
sore "
12. During the initial nursing assessment history , a client tells the nurse that he is
taking tetracycline hydrochloride ( Sumycin ) for urethritis . Which medication taken
concurrently with Sumycin could interfere with its absorption ? A. Sucralfate ( Carafate )
B. Hydrochlorothiazide ( Diuril ) C. Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) D. Phenytoin ( Dilantin -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Sucralfate ( Carafate )
13. Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin , which assessment finding
indicates that the medication was effective ? A. Decrease in level of chest pain B. Clear
bilateral breath sounds C. Increase in blood pressure D. Increase in urinary output -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Decrease in level of chest pain
14. Alteration of which laboratory finding represents the achievement of a therapeutic
goal for heparin administration ? A. Prothrombin time ( PT ) B. Fibrin split products C.
Platelet count D. Partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) - CORRECT ANSWER D. Partial
thromboplastin time ( PTT )
[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH PRACTICE EXAM
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST
UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
2. A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved
memory since she began using the herbal supplement , ginkgo biloba . Which
information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plans for this client
? A. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo B. nausea
and diarrhea can occur when using this supplement C. anxiety and headaches
increased with use of ginkgo D. ginkgo biloba use should be limited and not taken
during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER D. ginkgo biloba use should be limited and
not taken during pregnancy
3. In explaining the benefits of the combination anti - infective drug code TMP - SMZ (
Bactrim ) to a client receiving the medication for a urinary tract infection , more rationale
to the nurse provide ? A. Each drug could cause damage to the kidneys if taken
separately B. One drug reduces the risk of side effects caused by the drug C. while one
drug provide relief , the other fights the infection D. the two drugs work together to
reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER D.
the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
4. Client being treated with Haldol for schizophrenia is complaining of jaw tightness and
a stiff neck . Which interventions should the nurse implement ?A. give PRN dose of
diphenhydramine Benadryl B. assess client other sensory hallucinations C. massage
neck until muscles begin to relax D. obtain a 12 lead EKG - CORRECT ANSWER A.
give PRN dose of diphenhydramine Benadryl
5. Which intervention is most important for the nurse implement for a client is receiving
Lispro Humalog insulin ? A. Check blood glucose levels every six hours B. Provide
meals at the same time that insulin is given C. Assess for hypoglycemia between meals
D. Keeping oral liquid or glucose source available - CORRECT ANSWER B. Provide
meals at the same time that insulin is given
6. Client takes nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs every day for rheumatoid arthritis
is being treated for anemia which intervention is most important for the nurse to include
any plan of care A. Observe for gastrointestinal bleeding B. Monitor liver function test
results C. Protect skin from bruising D. Offered dietary selections rich in iron -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Observe for gastrointestinal bleeding
7. A client receives a prescription for theophylline ( Theo - Dur ) PO to be initiated in the
morning after the dose of theophylline IV is complete The nurse determines that a
theophylline level drawn yesterday was 22 mcg / mL . Based on this information , which
action should the nurse implement ? A. Hold the theophylline dose and notify the health
, care provider . B. Start the client on a half - dose of theophylline PO . C. The
theophylline dose can be initiated as planned . D. The client is not ready to be weaned
from the IV to the PO route - CORRECT ANSWER A. Hold the theophylline dose and
notify the health care provider .
8. The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results before a procedure in which a
neuromuscular blocking agent is a standing order . Which finding should the nurse
report to the health care provider ?A. Hypokalemia B. Hyponatremia C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER A. Hypokalemia
9. The nurse preparing a child for transport to the operating room for an emergency
appendectomy . The anesthesiologist prescribes atropine sulfate ( Atropine ) , IM STAT
. What is the primary purpose for administering this drug to the child at this time ? A.
Decrease the oral secretions B. Reduce the child's anxiety C. Potentiate the opioid
effects D. Prevent possible peritonitis - CORRECT ANSWER D. Prevent possible
peritonitis
10. When caring for a client on digoxin ( Lanoxin therapy , the nurse knows to be alert
for digoxin ( Lanoxin ) toxicity . Which finding would predispose this client to developing
digoxin toxicity ? A. Low serum sodium level B. High serum sodium level C. Low serum
potassium level D. High serum potassium level - CORRECT ANSWER C. Low serum
potassium level
11. A client is receiving anti - infective drug therapy for a postoperative infection . Which
complaint should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client has contracted a
superinfection ? A. " My mouth feels sore " B. " I have a headache . " C. " My ears feel
plugged up . " D. " I feel constipated " - CORRECT ANSWER A. " My mouth feels
sore "
12. During the initial nursing assessment history , a client tells the nurse that he is
taking tetracycline hydrochloride ( Sumycin ) for urethritis . Which medication taken
concurrently with Sumycin could interfere with its absorption ? A. Sucralfate ( Carafate )
B. Hydrochlorothiazide ( Diuril ) C. Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) D. Phenytoin ( Dilantin -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Sucralfate ( Carafate )
13. Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin , which assessment finding
indicates that the medication was effective ? A. Decrease in level of chest pain B. Clear
bilateral breath sounds C. Increase in blood pressure D. Increase in urinary output -
CORRECT ANSWER A. Decrease in level of chest pain
14. Alteration of which laboratory finding represents the achievement of a therapeutic
goal for heparin administration ? A. Prothrombin time ( PT ) B. Fibrin split products C.
Platelet count D. Partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) - CORRECT ANSWER D. Partial
thromboplastin time ( PTT )
