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HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A female client who started taking an oral sulfonamide for a
urinary tract infection the previous day reports to the nurse that
the medication is causing slight anorexia. She also states that she
continues to experience urinary frequency, so she takes the
medication with a small sip of cranberry juice and limits her fluid
intake. What information should the practical nurse provide -
ANSWERS-Drink a full glass of water with the medication and
drink additional fluids throughout the day
A health care provider prescribes cefadroxil (Duricef) for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the practical
nurse (PN) to consider that a cross allergy is possible with what
drug allergy? -ANSWERS-Penicillins
A client is receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol
(Haldol). In evaluating the effectiveness of this medication, which
action provides the practical nurse with the most reliable
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information? -ANSWERS-Observe the client for changes in
behavior weekly.
A client is receiving benztropine (Cogentin) and olanzapine
(Seroquel) to control psychotic behavior. When reinforcing
teaching to the client and/or significant others about these
medications, what should the practical nurse (PN) explain about
the use of benztropine (Cogentin)? -ANSWERS-The benztropine
(Cogentin) is used to control extrapyramidal symptoms.
Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask an older client
before beginning treatment with gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin)?
-ANSWERS-Are you hard of hearing?"
Oral metronidazole (Flagyl) is prescribed for a client diagnosed
with vaginal trichomoniasis, a protozoan infection. What
precautions should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the client to
follow while taking this medication? -ANSWERS-Avoid ingesting
any alcoholic (ethanol) beverage.
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Which finding indicates that the desired effect of phenazopyridine
(Pyridium), used in the management of urinary tract infections
(UTIs), has been achieved? -ANSWERS-Client denies pain when
voiding.
The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client in the immediate
postoperative period who is receiving morphine via a patient-
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What finding should the PN
consider the highest priority in this client? -ANSWERS-The rate
and depth of the client's respirations
The nurse prepares to administer ophthalmic drops to a client
before cataract surgery. List the steps in the order they should be
implemented from first step to final step. -ANSWERS-Wash
hands and apply clean gloves.
Place the dominant hand on the client's forehead.
Drop prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac.
Ask the client to close the eye gently.
Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A female client who started taking an oral sulfonamide for a
urinary tract infection the previous day reports to the nurse that
the medication is causing slight anorexia. She also states that she
continues to experience urinary frequency, so she takes the
medication with a small sip of cranberry juice and limits her fluid
intake. What information should the practical nurse provide -
ANSWERS-Drink a full glass of water with the medication and
drink additional fluids throughout the day
A health care provider prescribes cefadroxil (Duricef) for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the practical
nurse (PN) to consider that a cross allergy is possible with what
drug allergy? -ANSWERS-Penicillins
A client is receiving the antipsychotic medication haloperidol
(Haldol). In evaluating the effectiveness of this medication, which
action provides the practical nurse with the most reliable
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information? -ANSWERS-Observe the client for changes in
behavior weekly.
A client is receiving benztropine (Cogentin) and olanzapine
(Seroquel) to control psychotic behavior. When reinforcing
teaching to the client and/or significant others about these
medications, what should the practical nurse (PN) explain about
the use of benztropine (Cogentin)? -ANSWERS-The benztropine
(Cogentin) is used to control extrapyramidal symptoms.
Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask an older client
before beginning treatment with gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin)?
-ANSWERS-Are you hard of hearing?"
Oral metronidazole (Flagyl) is prescribed for a client diagnosed
with vaginal trichomoniasis, a protozoan infection. What
precautions should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the client to
follow while taking this medication? -ANSWERS-Avoid ingesting
any alcoholic (ethanol) beverage.
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Which finding indicates that the desired effect of phenazopyridine
(Pyridium), used in the management of urinary tract infections
(UTIs), has been achieved? -ANSWERS-Client denies pain when
voiding.
The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client in the immediate
postoperative period who is receiving morphine via a patient-
controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What finding should the PN
consider the highest priority in this client? -ANSWERS-The rate
and depth of the client's respirations
The nurse prepares to administer ophthalmic drops to a client
before cataract surgery. List the steps in the order they should be
implemented from first step to final step. -ANSWERS-Wash
hands and apply clean gloves.
Place the dominant hand on the client's forehead.
Drop prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac.
Ask the client to close the eye gently.
Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that
the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
