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PHARMACOLOGY HESI EXAM 2025 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+) LATEST EDITION (JUST RELEASED)
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and
Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the
facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law and
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - (answers)A. nitroglycerin
reduces mycocardial oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for niacin (niaspan). which
client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - (answers)A. flushing of the face and neck, lasting
up to an hour, is a frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect
in clietn teaching may promote compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(tylonel), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the
body
, 2
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - (answers)B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in liver damage;
therefore, it is especially important for the nurse to assess for pain in the right
upper quadrant of the abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload
a. nitroglycerin
b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - (answers)A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that causes peripheral
vasodilation and decreases contractility, thereby decreasing both preload and
afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The
nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the
thyroid
, 3
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland - (answers)D. PTU is an
adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of
thyroid hormones. It is often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy or radioactive
iodine therapy
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the angiotensin
II receptor antagonist has been achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 - (answers)D. angiotensin II
receptor antagonist (blocker), prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired
effect is a decrease in blood pressure.
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client who just recieved a
prescription for oral metronidazole (flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis
(select all that apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
F. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time - (answers)ADEF
, 4
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone (aldactone) for a
client who receives an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Which action
should the nurse implement
A. verify both prescriptions with the HCP
B. report the med interactions to the nurse manager
C. hold the ACE inhibitor and give the new prescription
D. Transcribe and send the prescription to the pharmacy - (answers)A. the
concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and a potassium-sparing diuretic sucha s
spironolactone, should be given with caution b/c the two drugs may interact to
cause an elevation in serum potassium levels.
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone
synthesis in adults. The nurse knows that which medication should be
contraindicated for this client?
A. liothyronine (cytomel) to replace iodine
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for relief of fluid retention
C. Pentobarbital sodium for sleep
D. nitroglycerin for angina pain - (answers)C. persons with myxedema are
dangerously hypersensitive to narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics. They do
not tolerate liothyronine and usually receive iodine replacement therapy. These
clients are also suceptable to heart problems such as angina for which
nitroglycerine would be indicated and and congestive heart failure for which
furosemide would be indicated
PHARMACOLOGY HESI EXAM 2025 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+) LATEST EDITION (JUST RELEASED)
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and
Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the
facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law and
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - (answers)A. nitroglycerin
reduces mycocardial oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces
chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for niacin (niaspan). which
client teaching is most important for the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - (answers)A. flushing of the face and neck, lasting
up to an hour, is a frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect
in clietn teaching may promote compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen
(tylonel), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the
body
, 2
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - (answers)B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in liver damage;
therefore, it is especially important for the nurse to assess for pain in the right
upper quadrant of the abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload
a. nitroglycerin
b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - (answers)A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that causes peripheral
vasodilation and decreases contractility, thereby decreasing both preload and
afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The
nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the
blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 produced by the
thyroid
, 3
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland - (answers)D. PTU is an
adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of
thyroid hormones. It is often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy or radioactive
iodine therapy
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the angiotensin
II receptor antagonist has been achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 - (answers)D. angiotensin II
receptor antagonist (blocker), prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired
effect is a decrease in blood pressure.
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client who just recieved a
prescription for oral metronidazole (flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis
(select all that apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
F. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time - (answers)ADEF
, 4
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone (aldactone) for a
client who receives an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Which action
should the nurse implement
A. verify both prescriptions with the HCP
B. report the med interactions to the nurse manager
C. hold the ACE inhibitor and give the new prescription
D. Transcribe and send the prescription to the pharmacy - (answers)A. the
concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and a potassium-sparing diuretic sucha s
spironolactone, should be given with caution b/c the two drugs may interact to
cause an elevation in serum potassium levels.
gal principle or case, exploring various perspectives or discussing its implications in practice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a
student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents, and reach conclusions based on the facts presented. This requires a deep understanding of case law
and
A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone
synthesis in adults. The nurse knows that which medication should be
contraindicated for this client?
A. liothyronine (cytomel) to replace iodine
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for relief of fluid retention
C. Pentobarbital sodium for sleep
D. nitroglycerin for angina pain - (answers)C. persons with myxedema are
dangerously hypersensitive to narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics. They do
not tolerate liothyronine and usually receive iodine replacement therapy. These
clients are also suceptable to heart problems such as angina for which
nitroglycerine would be indicated and and congestive heart failure for which
furosemide would be indicated
