Pharmacology practice exam 1 - Hesi
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1. The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client c
with heart block. The LPN should evaluate the client for
which physical response?
a)thirst and dry mucous membranes
b)decrease in gastric motility
c)increased heart rate
d)bronchoconstriction
2. a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose b
of baclofen (lioresal). what nursing action should the
practical nurse implement?
A) provide continuous telemetry monitoring
B) monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
C) administer prescribed naloxone (narcan)
D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside
3. a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adder- A
all). which side effect should the practical nurse explain
is commonly experienced?
A) difficulty sleeping
B) increased fatigue
C) improved appetite
D) decreased heart rate
4. the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug B
therapy with several clients diagnoses with high blood
pressure. to improve client understanding, the PN
should emphasize that which medication preserves
renal function in a client with diabetes?
A) verapamil (calan)
B) captopril (capoten)
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C) clonidine (catapres)
D) nifedipine (procardia)
5. the practical nurse should recommend that oral con- A
traceptives be avoided in which group of women?
A) women who smoke
B) multigravidous women
C) monogamous women
D) women with an intrauterine device
6. a female client with recurring headaches tells the prac- B
tical nurse that she has been taking at least 4 grams of
acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the lpn
review for this client?
a) creatinine clearance
b) hepatic enzymes
c) coagulation values
d) arterial blood gases
7. the healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and my- d
driatric opthalmic drops for a client who is having a
cataract removal. what explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse provide the client?
A) reduces intraocular pressure
B) relieves eye pain
c) treats conjunctivitis
D) dilates the pupil
8. the lpn ovserves a think white coating on the tongue D
of a client who takes fluphenazine (prolixing). what
instructions should the lpn reinforce with the client
about this medication?
a-no treatment is needed as the coating should sub-
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1. The LPN administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client c
with heart block. The LPN should evaluate the client for
which physical response?
a)thirst and dry mucous membranes
b)decrease in gastric motility
c)increased heart rate
d)bronchoconstriction
2. a client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose b
of baclofen (lioresal). what nursing action should the
practical nurse implement?
A) provide continuous telemetry monitoring
B) monitor for signs of respiratory arrest
C) administer prescribed naloxone (narcan)
D) keep a dose of diazepam at the bedside
3. a client with ADHD is prescribed amphetamine (adder- A
all). which side effect should the practical nurse explain
is commonly experienced?
A) difficulty sleeping
B) increased fatigue
C) improved appetite
D) decreased heart rate
4. the practical nurse discusses antihypertensive drug B
therapy with several clients diagnoses with high blood
pressure. to improve client understanding, the PN
should emphasize that which medication preserves
renal function in a client with diabetes?
A) verapamil (calan)
B) captopril (capoten)
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C) clonidine (catapres)
D) nifedipine (procardia)
5. the practical nurse should recommend that oral con- A
traceptives be avoided in which group of women?
A) women who smoke
B) multigravidous women
C) monogamous women
D) women with an intrauterine device
6. a female client with recurring headaches tells the prac- B
tical nurse that she has been taking at least 4 grams of
acetaminophen a day. which lab study should the lpn
review for this client?
a) creatinine clearance
b) hepatic enzymes
c) coagulation values
d) arterial blood gases
7. the healthcare provider prescribes cycloplegic and my- d
driatric opthalmic drops for a client who is having a
cataract removal. what explanation about the drug
actions should the practical nurse provide the client?
A) reduces intraocular pressure
B) relieves eye pain
c) treats conjunctivitis
D) dilates the pupil
8. the lpn ovserves a think white coating on the tongue D
of a client who takes fluphenazine (prolixing). what
instructions should the lpn reinforce with the client
about this medication?
a-no treatment is needed as the coating should sub-
