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NGN HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
1. The nurse receives an order to give a client iron by deep
injection. The nurse know that the reason for this route is to -
ANSWER-D) prevent the drug from tissue irritation Skip
2. A client with heart failure has Lanoxin (digoxin) ordered. What
would the nurse expect to find when evaluating for the therapeutic
effectiveness of this drug? - ANSWER-improved respiratory status
and increased urinary output
3. While providing home care to a client with congestive heart
failure, the nurse is asked how long diuretics must be taken. What
is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-C) "The medication
must be continued so the fluid problem is controlled."
4. A client is being discharged with a prescription for
chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
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Before leaving for home, which of these findings should the nurse
teach the client to report? - ANSWER-B) Sore throat, fever
5. A client is recovering from a hip replacement and is taking
Tylenol #3 every 3 hours for pain. In checking the client, which
finding suggests a side effect of the analgesic? - ANSWER-D) No
bowel movement for 3 days Skip
6. A client is being maintained on heparin therapy for deep vein
thrombosis. The nurse must closely monitor which of the following
laboratory values? - ANSWER-C) Activated PTT
7. A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for the administration of
feedings and medications. Which nursing action is appropriate? -
ANSWER-D) Flush adequately with water before and after using
the tube
8. The nurse has given discharge instructions to parents of a child
on phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following statements
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suggests that the teaching was effective? - ANSWER-B) "Our
child should brush and floss carefully after every meal."
9. The nurse is caring for a client with clinical depression who is
receiving a MAO inhibitor. When providing instructions about
precautions with this medication, which
action should the nurse stress to the client as important? -
ANSWER-Avoid chocolate and cheese
10. A parent asks the school nurse how to eliminate lice from their
child. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-D) Application of pediculicides
11. A client diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites is
receiving Spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse understands that
this medication spares elimination of which
element? - ANSWER-B) Potassium
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12. The nurse is caring for a client receiving a blood transfusion
who develops urticaria one-half hour after the transfusion has
begun. What is the first action the nurse should
take? - ANSWER-A) Stop the infusion
13. Discharge instructions for a client taking alprazolam (Xanax)
should include which of the following? - ANSWER-B) Sudden
cessation of alprazolam (Xanax) can cause rebound insomnia
and nightmares
14. A client has received 2 units of whole blood today following an
episode of GI bleeding. Which of the following laboratory reports
would the nurse monitor most
closely? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin and hematocrit
15. A client is receiving intravenous heparin therapy. What
medication should the nurse have available in the event of an
overdose of heparin? - ANSWER-Protamine
NGN HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
1. The nurse receives an order to give a client iron by deep
injection. The nurse know that the reason for this route is to -
ANSWER-D) prevent the drug from tissue irritation Skip
2. A client with heart failure has Lanoxin (digoxin) ordered. What
would the nurse expect to find when evaluating for the therapeutic
effectiveness of this drug? - ANSWER-improved respiratory status
and increased urinary output
3. While providing home care to a client with congestive heart
failure, the nurse is asked how long diuretics must be taken. What
is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-C) "The medication
must be continued so the fluid problem is controlled."
4. A client is being discharged with a prescription for
chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
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Before leaving for home, which of these findings should the nurse
teach the client to report? - ANSWER-B) Sore throat, fever
5. A client is recovering from a hip replacement and is taking
Tylenol #3 every 3 hours for pain. In checking the client, which
finding suggests a side effect of the analgesic? - ANSWER-D) No
bowel movement for 3 days Skip
6. A client is being maintained on heparin therapy for deep vein
thrombosis. The nurse must closely monitor which of the following
laboratory values? - ANSWER-C) Activated PTT
7. A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for the administration of
feedings and medications. Which nursing action is appropriate? -
ANSWER-D) Flush adequately with water before and after using
the tube
8. The nurse has given discharge instructions to parents of a child
on phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following statements
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suggests that the teaching was effective? - ANSWER-B) "Our
child should brush and floss carefully after every meal."
9. The nurse is caring for a client with clinical depression who is
receiving a MAO inhibitor. When providing instructions about
precautions with this medication, which
action should the nurse stress to the client as important? -
ANSWER-Avoid chocolate and cheese
10. A parent asks the school nurse how to eliminate lice from their
child. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-D) Application of pediculicides
11. A client diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites is
receiving Spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse understands that
this medication spares elimination of which
element? - ANSWER-B) Potassium
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12. The nurse is caring for a client receiving a blood transfusion
who develops urticaria one-half hour after the transfusion has
begun. What is the first action the nurse should
take? - ANSWER-A) Stop the infusion
13. Discharge instructions for a client taking alprazolam (Xanax)
should include which of the following? - ANSWER-B) Sudden
cessation of alprazolam (Xanax) can cause rebound insomnia
and nightmares
14. A client has received 2 units of whole blood today following an
episode of GI bleeding. Which of the following laboratory reports
would the nurse monitor most
closely? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin and hematocrit
15. A client is receiving intravenous heparin therapy. What
medication should the nurse have available in the event of an
overdose of heparin? - ANSWER-Protamine
