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HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025 — Study Guide,
Practice Questions & LPN Medication Prep
Prepare for the HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025 with a comprehensive study guide,
practice questions, and review materials. Master essential drug classifications, medication
administration, pharmacokinetics, side effects, patient safety, and LPN clinical
pharmacology to pass your LPN pharmacology exit exam with confidence.
• HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025
• LPN pharmacology study guide
• HESI pharmacology practice questions
• LPN medication administration exam prep
A pt with liver disease is prescribed colestipol, a bile acid suquestrant, for the treatment of
hyperlipidemia. Which of the following common side effects should the nurse include in the pt's
medication instructions?
Tinnitus
Elevated liver enzymes
Jaundice
Constipation - ANSWER-constipation
A nauseated pt has been prescribed promethazine. Which of the following side effects should the nurse
assess for?
Drooling
Diarrhea
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Insomnia
Tardive dyskinesia - ANSWER-tardive dyskinesia
Class of medications known for effects on the CNS, autonomic nervous system, and extrapyramidal
system. Side effects: confusion, blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, tinnitus, constipation, dystonia,
tardive dyskinesia, akathisia - ANSWER-phenothiazines
A pt is receiving IV ceftriaxone for the treatment of pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the patient for
which severe side effect?
Seizures
Diarrhea
Arrhythmias
Nausea - ANSWER-seizures
A hospitalized pt has been prescribed aspart to replace his metformin. The nurse should administer this
med:
30 min before meals
Before bedtime
Twice a day
15 min before meals - ANSWER-15 min before meals
The physician orders a dose of procainimide to be administered to a pt. Which of the following is most
important for the nurse to assess before administering this medication?
Hemoglobin
Urine output
BUN and creatinine
Blood pressure and heart rate - ANSWER-blood pressure and heart rate
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A pt with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed miglitol, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. The nurse should
instruct the patient to take this med:
30 min before meals
With the first bite
First thing in the morning
Before bed - ANSWER-with the first bite
A nurse administers 15 units of glargine at bedtime because it peaks after:
4 hrs
12 hrs
8 hrs
It does not peak - ANSWER-It does not peak
Medicines that treat heart, blood vessel, and kidney problems. Side effects: hypotension, acute renal
failure, and hyperkalemia - ANSWER-ACE inhibitors
A pt in severe respiratory distress is prescribed continuous albuterol nebulizers. Which of the following
side effects should the nurse expect? (multiple)
Excessive salivation
Dizziness
Tremors
Bradycardia
Urticaria
Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-dizziness and tremors
HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025 — Study Guide,
Practice Questions & LPN Medication Prep
Prepare for the HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025 with a comprehensive study guide,
practice questions, and review materials. Master essential drug classifications, medication
administration, pharmacokinetics, side effects, patient safety, and LPN clinical
pharmacology to pass your LPN pharmacology exit exam with confidence.
• HESI LPN Pharmacology Exit Exam 2025
• LPN pharmacology study guide
• HESI pharmacology practice questions
• LPN medication administration exam prep
A pt with liver disease is prescribed colestipol, a bile acid suquestrant, for the treatment of
hyperlipidemia. Which of the following common side effects should the nurse include in the pt's
medication instructions?
Tinnitus
Elevated liver enzymes
Jaundice
Constipation - ANSWER-constipation
A nauseated pt has been prescribed promethazine. Which of the following side effects should the nurse
assess for?
Drooling
Diarrhea
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Insomnia
Tardive dyskinesia - ANSWER-tardive dyskinesia
Class of medications known for effects on the CNS, autonomic nervous system, and extrapyramidal
system. Side effects: confusion, blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, tinnitus, constipation, dystonia,
tardive dyskinesia, akathisia - ANSWER-phenothiazines
A pt is receiving IV ceftriaxone for the treatment of pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the patient for
which severe side effect?
Seizures
Diarrhea
Arrhythmias
Nausea - ANSWER-seizures
A hospitalized pt has been prescribed aspart to replace his metformin. The nurse should administer this
med:
30 min before meals
Before bedtime
Twice a day
15 min before meals - ANSWER-15 min before meals
The physician orders a dose of procainimide to be administered to a pt. Which of the following is most
important for the nurse to assess before administering this medication?
Hemoglobin
Urine output
BUN and creatinine
Blood pressure and heart rate - ANSWER-blood pressure and heart rate
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A pt with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed miglitol, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. The nurse should
instruct the patient to take this med:
30 min before meals
With the first bite
First thing in the morning
Before bed - ANSWER-with the first bite
A nurse administers 15 units of glargine at bedtime because it peaks after:
4 hrs
12 hrs
8 hrs
It does not peak - ANSWER-It does not peak
Medicines that treat heart, blood vessel, and kidney problems. Side effects: hypotension, acute renal
failure, and hyperkalemia - ANSWER-ACE inhibitors
A pt in severe respiratory distress is prescribed continuous albuterol nebulizers. Which of the following
side effects should the nurse expect? (multiple)
Excessive salivation
Dizziness
Tremors
Bradycardia
Urticaria
Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-dizziness and tremors
