2026 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE
CHOICES) (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION
2026
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Following the administration of sublingual Client states chest pain is relieved.
nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment
finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
Following heparin treatment for a Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
pulmonary embolism, a client is being
discharged with a prescription for warfarin
Coumadin. In conducting discharge
teaching, the nurse advises the client
to have which diagnostic test
monitored regularly after
discharge?
. A healthcare provider prescribes Penicillin
cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most
important for the nurse to assess for what
additional drug allergy before administering
this prescription?
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit Nitroglycerin
with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication
prescription decreases both preload
and afterload?
, Which dosing schedule should the nurse Every 12 hours
teach the client to observe for a controlled-
release oxycodone prescription?
A peak and trough level must be drawn for a Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given
client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is
the optimum time for the nurse to obtain the
trough level?
After abdominal surgery, a male client is This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot
prescribed low molecular weight heparin formation
LMWH. During administration of the
medication, the client asks the nurse why he
is receiving this medication. Which is the
best response for the nurse to provide?
A client with Parkinson's disease is Lessening of tremors
taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet.
Which
observation by the nurse should indicate
that the desired outcome of the medication
is being achieved?
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor Blood pressure
SR. What assessment is most important for
the nurse to obtain?
The nurse is assessing a client who is Epinephrine
experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect
sting. Which prescription should the nurse
prepare to administer this client?
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 Heart failure
agonist is most commonly prescribed for a
client with which condition?
Which nursing intervention is most Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations
important when caring for a client receiving
the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside Arc-
C for chemotherapy?
Which drug is used as a palliative Dexamethasone Decadron
treatment for a client with tumor-induced
spinal cord compression?
Which change in data indicates to the nurse Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80
that the desired effect of the angiotensin II
receptor antagonist valsartan Diovan has
been achieved?
. Which antidiarrheal agent should be Bismuth subsalicylate Pepto Bismol
used with caution in clients taking high
dosages of aspirin for arthritis?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE
CHOICES) (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION
2026
Students also studied
C
Terms in this set (70)
Following the administration of sublingual Client states chest pain is relieved.
nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an
acute anginal attack, which assessment
finding indicates to the nurse that the
desired effect has been achieved?
Following heparin treatment for a Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
pulmonary embolism, a client is being
discharged with a prescription for warfarin
Coumadin. In conducting discharge
teaching, the nurse advises the client
to have which diagnostic test
monitored regularly after
discharge?
. A healthcare provider prescribes Penicillin
cephalexin monohydrate Keflex for a client
with a postoperative infection. It is most
important for the nurse to assess for what
additional drug allergy before administering
this prescription?
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit Nitroglycerin
with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication
prescription decreases both preload
and afterload?
, Which dosing schedule should the nurse Every 12 hours
teach the client to observe for a controlled-
release oxycodone prescription?
A peak and trough level must be drawn for a Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given
client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is
the optimum time for the nurse to obtain the
trough level?
After abdominal surgery, a male client is This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent blood clot
prescribed low molecular weight heparin formation
LMWH. During administration of the
medication, the client asks the nurse why he
is receiving this medication. Which is the
best response for the nurse to provide?
A client with Parkinson's disease is Lessening of tremors
taking carbidopa-levodopa Sinemet.
Which
observation by the nurse should indicate
that the desired outcome of the medication
is being achieved?
A client is receiving metoprolol Lopressor Blood pressure
SR. What assessment is most important for
the nurse to obtain?
The nurse is assessing a client who is Epinephrine
experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect
sting. Which prescription should the nurse
prepare to administer this client?
A medication that is classified as a beta-1 Heart failure
agonist is most commonly prescribed for a
client with which condition?
Which nursing intervention is most Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations
important when caring for a client receiving
the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside Arc-
C for chemotherapy?
Which drug is used as a palliative Dexamethasone Decadron
treatment for a client with tumor-induced
spinal cord compression?
Which change in data indicates to the nurse Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80
that the desired effect of the angiotensin II
receptor antagonist valsartan Diovan has
been achieved?
. Which antidiarrheal agent should be Bismuth subsalicylate Pepto Bismol
used with caution in clients taking high
dosages of aspirin for arthritis?
