Pharmacology HESI Prep
Exam #6 – Latest Edition
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HESI Pharmacology Exam #6
Question 1
A nurse working with patients who are diagnosed with ADHD is aware such patients often
take CNS stimulant drugs. These medications are potent with a high potential for abuse
and dependence. Based on this potential, how are these medications classified?
A Schedule I
B Schedule II
C Schedule III
D Schedule IV
Correct Answer
B Schedule II
Question 2
A patient has been admitted after overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol), with a total
ingested dose of 14 g over a period of 1 hour. The nurse plans to monitor this patient
for development of which of the following signs and symptoms related to the overdose?
A Renal failure
B Kidney stones
C Acute hepatic necrosis
D Metabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer
C Acute hepatic necrosis
Question 3
Which medication is used to treat a patient suffering from severe adverse effects of a
narcotic analgesic? A naloxone (Narcan)
B acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
C methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
D flumazenil (Romazicon)
Correct Answer
A naloxone (Narcan)
Question 4
A patient expresses fear of nausea and vomiting postoperatively from the anesthesia.
Which is the nurse's best response?
A "I understand your concern; that is one of the pitfalls of surgery."
B "Don't worry, because you'll be heavily sedated if that occurs."
C "Nausea and vomiting occur much less frequently than in the past related to the use of
a balanced approach to anesthesia."
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D "You will need to speak to both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist in order to identify
possible allergies to drugs that may be causing this side effect." Correct Answer
C "Nausea and vomiting occur much less frequently than in the past related to the use of a
balanced approach to anesthesia."
Question 5
A patient with back muscle spasms is being treated with a skeletal muscle relaxant. In order
to ensure that these drugs are most effective, the nurse will make sure what other
treatment is ordered?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Moist Heat
C. Physical Therapy
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer
C. Physical Therapy
Question 6
During a marathon, a runner had to drop out after 16 miles because of severe muscle
spasms. Which type of pain is the runner experiencing?
A. Chronic pain
B. Somatic pain
C. Visceral pain D. Superficial pain Correct Answer B.
Somatic pain
Question 7
A patient will be discharged with a 1-week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain
management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the
teaching plan?
a. How to prevent constipation
b. How to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea
c. Importance of taking the drug only when the pain becomes severe
d. Importance of taking the drug on an empty stomach
Correct Answer
a. How to prevent constipation
Question 8
The nurse explains to a patient using caffeine that which disease process/condition may
be exacerbated by this drug? A Myelin degeneration
Exam #6 – Latest Edition
Including Exam Questions
and Certified Answers, with a
100% Guarantee of Success
, HESI Pharmacology Exam #6
HESI Pharmacology Exam #6
Question 1
A nurse working with patients who are diagnosed with ADHD is aware such patients often
take CNS stimulant drugs. These medications are potent with a high potential for abuse
and dependence. Based on this potential, how are these medications classified?
A Schedule I
B Schedule II
C Schedule III
D Schedule IV
Correct Answer
B Schedule II
Question 2
A patient has been admitted after overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol), with a total
ingested dose of 14 g over a period of 1 hour. The nurse plans to monitor this patient
for development of which of the following signs and symptoms related to the overdose?
A Renal failure
B Kidney stones
C Acute hepatic necrosis
D Metabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer
C Acute hepatic necrosis
Question 3
Which medication is used to treat a patient suffering from severe adverse effects of a
narcotic analgesic? A naloxone (Narcan)
B acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
C methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
D flumazenil (Romazicon)
Correct Answer
A naloxone (Narcan)
Question 4
A patient expresses fear of nausea and vomiting postoperatively from the anesthesia.
Which is the nurse's best response?
A "I understand your concern; that is one of the pitfalls of surgery."
B "Don't worry, because you'll be heavily sedated if that occurs."
C "Nausea and vomiting occur much less frequently than in the past related to the use of
a balanced approach to anesthesia."
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D "You will need to speak to both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist in order to identify
possible allergies to drugs that may be causing this side effect." Correct Answer
C "Nausea and vomiting occur much less frequently than in the past related to the use of a
balanced approach to anesthesia."
Question 5
A patient with back muscle spasms is being treated with a skeletal muscle relaxant. In order
to ensure that these drugs are most effective, the nurse will make sure what other
treatment is ordered?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Moist Heat
C. Physical Therapy
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer
C. Physical Therapy
Question 6
During a marathon, a runner had to drop out after 16 miles because of severe muscle
spasms. Which type of pain is the runner experiencing?
A. Chronic pain
B. Somatic pain
C. Visceral pain D. Superficial pain Correct Answer B.
Somatic pain
Question 7
A patient will be discharged with a 1-week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain
management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the
teaching plan?
a. How to prevent constipation
b. How to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea
c. Importance of taking the drug only when the pain becomes severe
d. Importance of taking the drug on an empty stomach
Correct Answer
a. How to prevent constipation
Question 8
The nurse explains to a patient using caffeine that which disease process/condition may
be exacerbated by this drug? A Myelin degeneration
