HESI PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE EXAM LATEST
EXAM 2026/2027 || QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS || VERIFIED ANSWERS || ALREADY
GRADED A+!!
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
,4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER-3. Calcitonin
(Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This
client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate
and calcium chloride are medications used for the
treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute
hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D
need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone,
decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone
resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in
the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse
,reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most
effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun -
ANSWER-4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun so that they can
penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied
after swimming or sweating.
, 5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the
client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site -
ANSWER-3. Informing the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and
gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to
reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client
should be informed that the medication will cause local
EXAM 2026/2027 || QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS || VERIFIED ANSWERS || ALREADY
GRADED A+!!
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism
and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
,4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER-3. Calcitonin
(Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This
client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate
and calcium chloride are medications used for the
treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute
hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D
need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone,
decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone
resorption and lowering the serum calcium concentration.
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in
the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse
,reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most
effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun -
ANSWER-4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun so that they can
penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied
after swimming or sweating.
, 5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the
client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the
client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site -
ANSWER-3. Informing the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and
gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to
reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client
should be informed that the medication will cause local
