PN Pharmacology HESI Test Questions with 100% Verified
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A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( that oral contraceptives be avoided in which
GERD ) is having symptoms of reflux despite group of women ? - ANSWERS - Women
taking omeprazole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What who smoke
action should the practical nurse ( PN )
Implement ? - ANSWERS - Notify the
healthcare provider about the symptoms .
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
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers laboratory studies should the PN review for this
isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with heart block client ? - ANSWERS - Hepatic enzymes
. The PN should evaluate the client for which
physiological response ? - ANSWERS -
Increased heart rate .
The healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic
and mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is
having a cataract removal . What explanation
A client who is comatose is admitted after an about the drug actions should the practical nurse
overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) . What nursing ( PN ) provide the client ? - ANSWERS -
action should the practical nurse ( PN ) Dilates the pupil
implement ? - ANSWERS - Monitor for
signs of respiratory arrest
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white
- coating a client who takes fluphenazine (
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Prolixin ) . What instructions should the PN
Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed amphetamine ( reinforce with the client about this medication ? -
Adderall ) . Which side effect should the practical ANSWERS - Brush your teeth and tongue ,
nurse ( PN) explain is commonly experienced ? - floss , gargle , and notify the healthcare provider .
ANSWERS - Difficulty sleeping
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses ) , an antipsychotic , is complaining of
antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients constipation . Which dietary changes should the
diagnosed with high blood pressure . To improve practical nurse ( PN ) recommend ? -
client understanding , the PN should emphasize ANSWERS - Increase daily green
that which medication preserves renal function in vegetables and bran
a client with diabetes ? - ANSWERS -
Captopril ( Capoten )
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes
lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practical nurse ( PN )
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that she would like to breastfeed her infant . What
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information should the PN provide to the client ? tract infection , who asks the practical nurse ( PN
- ANSWERS - The drug is excreted in ) how long the prescribed antibiotics should be
breast milk so use formula to feed the infant . taken . What information should the PN provide ?
- ANSWERS - Continue the medication until
all of the prescription is taken
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a
client who is receiving meperidine ( Demerol ) for
postoperative pain . The client is stuporous , has The practical nurse asks a male client who came
constricted pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8 to the clinic with an upper respiratory infection if
breaths / minute . Which PRN prescription should he has any drug allergies . The client cannot
the PN give the client ? - ANSWERS - remember if he does or if he ever received
Naloxone ( Narcan ) penicillin . After administering the injection of
penicillinthe, PN tells the client to stay for 30
minutes of observation . Which finding should the
PN identify that is indicative of a reaction to the
A client who returns from surgery for bowel medication ? - ANSWERS - Rash , itching ,
resection complains of severe pain around the and hives
incision . Which assessment is most important
for the practical nurse ( PN ) to obtain prior to the
administration of morphine sulfate ? -
ANSWERS - Rate of respirations A client's tissue culture results indicate the wound
is infected with methicillin - resistant
Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) . What action
should the practical nurse ( PN ) Implement first ?
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid - ANSWERS - Implement contact isolation
analgesic for post - operative pain . Which precautions
adverse effect should the practical nurse ( PN )
monitor for In the client ? - ANSWERS -
Constipation
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (
Pyridium ) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis
comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-
The healthcare provider prescribes celecoxib ( orange . Which question should the practical
Celebrex ) , a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nurse ask to determine if the medication has
( NSAID ) , for a client with osteoarthritis . Which been effective ? - ANSWERS - Have you
finding In the client's history should the practical had any relief from urinary pain , burning , or
nurse ( PN ) report ? - ANSWERS - Peptic - urgency
ulcer disease
A client receives a prescription for nystatin (
The healthcare provider prescribes an antibiotic Mycostatin ) oral suspension for the treatment of
for a male adolescent with an upper respiratory oral thrush . Which information should the
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A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease ( that oral contraceptives be avoided in which
GERD ) is having symptoms of reflux despite group of women ? - ANSWERS - Women
taking omeprazole ( Prilosec ) 20 mg daily . What who smoke
action should the practical nurse ( PN )
Implement ? - ANSWERS - Notify the
healthcare provider about the symptoms .
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
The practical nurse ( PN ) administers laboratory studies should the PN review for this
isoproterenol (Isupel ) to a client with heart block client ? - ANSWERS - Hepatic enzymes
. The PN should evaluate the client for which
physiological response ? - ANSWERS -
Increased heart rate .
The healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic
and mydriatic ophthalmic drops for a client who is
having a cataract removal . What explanation
A client who is comatose is admitted after an about the drug actions should the practical nurse
overdose of baclofen ( Lioresal ) . What nursing ( PN ) provide the client ? - ANSWERS -
action should the practical nurse ( PN ) Dilates the pupil
implement ? - ANSWERS - Monitor for
signs of respiratory arrest
The practical nurse ( PN ) observes a thick white
- coating a client who takes fluphenazine (
A client with Attention - Deficit Hyperactivity Prolixin ) . What instructions should the PN
Disorder ( ADHD ) is prescribed amphetamine ( reinforce with the client about this medication ? -
Adderall ) . Which side effect should the practical ANSWERS - Brush your teeth and tongue ,
nurse ( PN) explain is commonly experienced ? - floss , gargle , and notify the healthcare provider .
ANSWERS - Difficulty sleeping
An older client who takes risperidone ( Risperdal
The practical nurse ( PN ) discusses ) , an antipsychotic , is complaining of
antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients constipation . Which dietary changes should the
diagnosed with high blood pressure . To improve practical nurse ( PN ) recommend ? -
client understanding , the PN should emphasize ANSWERS - Increase daily green
that which medication preserves renal function in vegetables and bran
a client with diabetes ? - ANSWERS -
Captopril ( Capoten )
A 35 - week gestation primigravida who takes
lithium ( Eskalith ) tells the practical nurse ( PN )
The practical nurse ( PN ) should recommend that she would like to breastfeed her infant . What
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Answers Graded A+
information should the PN provide to the client ? tract infection , who asks the practical nurse ( PN
- ANSWERS - The drug is excreted in ) how long the prescribed antibiotics should be
breast milk so use formula to feed the infant . taken . What information should the PN provide ?
- ANSWERS - Continue the medication until
all of the prescription is taken
The practical nurse ( PN ) is unable to arouse a
client who is receiving meperidine ( Demerol ) for
postoperative pain . The client is stuporous , has The practical nurse asks a male client who came
constricted pupils , and a respiratory rate of 8 to the clinic with an upper respiratory infection if
breaths / minute . Which PRN prescription should he has any drug allergies . The client cannot
the PN give the client ? - ANSWERS - remember if he does or if he ever received
Naloxone ( Narcan ) penicillin . After administering the injection of
penicillinthe, PN tells the client to stay for 30
minutes of observation . Which finding should the
PN identify that is indicative of a reaction to the
A client who returns from surgery for bowel medication ? - ANSWERS - Rash , itching ,
resection complains of severe pain around the and hives
incision . Which assessment is most important
for the practical nurse ( PN ) to obtain prior to the
administration of morphine sulfate ? -
ANSWERS - Rate of respirations A client's tissue culture results indicate the wound
is infected with methicillin - resistant
Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) . What action
should the practical nurse ( PN ) Implement first ?
A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid - ANSWERS - Implement contact isolation
analgesic for post - operative pain . Which precautions
adverse effect should the practical nurse ( PN )
monitor for In the client ? - ANSWERS -
Constipation
A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (
Pyridium ) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis
comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-
The healthcare provider prescribes celecoxib ( orange . Which question should the practical
Celebrex ) , a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nurse ask to determine if the medication has
( NSAID ) , for a client with osteoarthritis . Which been effective ? - ANSWERS - Have you
finding In the client's history should the practical had any relief from urinary pain , burning , or
nurse ( PN ) report ? - ANSWERS - Peptic - urgency
ulcer disease
A client receives a prescription for nystatin (
The healthcare provider prescribes an antibiotic Mycostatin ) oral suspension for the treatment of
for a male adolescent with an upper respiratory oral thrush . Which information should the
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