Pharmacology HESI Version 2 Exam
Questions And Answers 2025
"A client is trying to modify potential risk factors for coronary artery disease
(CAD). Laboratory screening indicates that the total cholesterol level is 183
mg/dL, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level is 110 mg/dL, and the
highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) level is 65 mg/dL. The nurse evaluates that
these results:"
a. put the client at very high risk for coronary artery disease
b. put the client at slight to moderate high risk for CAD
c. put the client at low risk for CAD
d. are inconclusive unless the triglyceride level also is screened -
ANSWER>>c. put the client at low risk for CAD
A client is experiencing diabetes insipidus secondary to cranial surgery.
The nurse who is caring for the client plans to implement which of
these anticipated therapies? a. fluid restriction b. IV replacement of
fluid losses
c. increase sodium intake
d. administering diuretics - ANSWER>>b. IV replacement of fluid losses
"A client is receiving desmopressin (DDAVP) intranasally for management
of diabetes insipidus. The nurse assesses the client, knowing that which
of the following measurements would assist in determining the
effectiveness of this medication?" a. temperature b. pupillary response
c. apical heart rate
d. daily weight - ANSWER>>d. daily weight
"Vasopressin (Pitressin) is prescribed for a client with diabetes
insipidus, and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the
medication. The nurse bases the response on which action of the
medication?" a. inhibits contraction of smooth muscle
b. produces vasodilation
c. decreases urinary output
, d. decreases peristalsis - ANSWER>>c. decreases urinary output
"Vasopressin (Pitressin) is prescribed for a client with diabetes insipidus,
and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. The
nurse responds, knowing that the action of the medication is to:" a.
inhibit contraction of smooth muscle b.
produce vasodilation
c. decrease urinary output
d. decrease peristalsis - ANSWER>>c. decrease urinary output
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is prescribed for a client to treat severe cystic
acne. The nurse tells the client that the length of the usual prescribed
course of treatment is: a. 1 month b. 4 to 8 weeks
c. 15 to 20 weeks
d. 1 year - ANSWER>>c. 15 to 20 weeks
A clinic nurse provides instructions to a client who will be taking isotretinoin
(Accutane) for severe cystic acne. Which statement by the client indicates
the need for further instructions?
a. I need to return to the clinic for a blood test to check my triglyceride level
b. the medication may cause my lips to burn
c. the medication may cause dryness and burning in my eyes
d. I need to take vitamin A supplements to improve the effectiveness of this
treatment - ANSWER>>d. I need to take vitamin A supplements to
improve the effectiveness of this treatment
"A 15-year-old pregnant client is being treated by a dermatologist for acne.
The clinic nurse asks the client about the treatment prescribed for the
acne, knowing that which treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy?"
a.
topical erythromycin cream b.
exfoliation
c. cleansing with antibacterial soap
d. oral tetracycline (Achromycin) - ANSWER>>d. oral tetracycline
(Achromycin)
Questions And Answers 2025
"A client is trying to modify potential risk factors for coronary artery disease
(CAD). Laboratory screening indicates that the total cholesterol level is 183
mg/dL, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level is 110 mg/dL, and the
highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) level is 65 mg/dL. The nurse evaluates that
these results:"
a. put the client at very high risk for coronary artery disease
b. put the client at slight to moderate high risk for CAD
c. put the client at low risk for CAD
d. are inconclusive unless the triglyceride level also is screened -
ANSWER>>c. put the client at low risk for CAD
A client is experiencing diabetes insipidus secondary to cranial surgery.
The nurse who is caring for the client plans to implement which of
these anticipated therapies? a. fluid restriction b. IV replacement of
fluid losses
c. increase sodium intake
d. administering diuretics - ANSWER>>b. IV replacement of fluid losses
"A client is receiving desmopressin (DDAVP) intranasally for management
of diabetes insipidus. The nurse assesses the client, knowing that which
of the following measurements would assist in determining the
effectiveness of this medication?" a. temperature b. pupillary response
c. apical heart rate
d. daily weight - ANSWER>>d. daily weight
"Vasopressin (Pitressin) is prescribed for a client with diabetes
insipidus, and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the
medication. The nurse bases the response on which action of the
medication?" a. inhibits contraction of smooth muscle
b. produces vasodilation
c. decreases urinary output
, d. decreases peristalsis - ANSWER>>c. decreases urinary output
"Vasopressin (Pitressin) is prescribed for a client with diabetes insipidus,
and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. The
nurse responds, knowing that the action of the medication is to:" a.
inhibit contraction of smooth muscle b.
produce vasodilation
c. decrease urinary output
d. decrease peristalsis - ANSWER>>c. decrease urinary output
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is prescribed for a client to treat severe cystic
acne. The nurse tells the client that the length of the usual prescribed
course of treatment is: a. 1 month b. 4 to 8 weeks
c. 15 to 20 weeks
d. 1 year - ANSWER>>c. 15 to 20 weeks
A clinic nurse provides instructions to a client who will be taking isotretinoin
(Accutane) for severe cystic acne. Which statement by the client indicates
the need for further instructions?
a. I need to return to the clinic for a blood test to check my triglyceride level
b. the medication may cause my lips to burn
c. the medication may cause dryness and burning in my eyes
d. I need to take vitamin A supplements to improve the effectiveness of this
treatment - ANSWER>>d. I need to take vitamin A supplements to
improve the effectiveness of this treatment
"A 15-year-old pregnant client is being treated by a dermatologist for acne.
The clinic nurse asks the client about the treatment prescribed for the
acne, knowing that which treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy?"
a.
topical erythromycin cream b.
exfoliation
c. cleansing with antibacterial soap
d. oral tetracycline (Achromycin) - ANSWER>>d. oral tetracycline
(Achromycin)
