HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE!
A client receives a prescription for nystatin ( Mycostatin ) oral
suspension for the treatment of oral thrush . Which information should
the practical nurse ( PN ) provide ? ANSWER Swish then swallow the
medication
A male client who is hypertensive is starting a new prescription for
clonidine ( Catapress ) 0.4 mg PO daily . In reviewing common side
effects , what Information should the practical nurse ( PN ) provide the
client ? ANSWER Report problems with sexual function
Which client statement indicates to the practical nurse ( PN ) that a
client understands discharge instructions about a new prescription for
digoxin Lanoxin ) ? ANSWER " I will take my pulse for one - minute
every day .
The practical nurse ( PN ) is reinforcing teaching for a client who is
receiving diltiazem ( Cardizem ) , a calcium channel blocker . Which
drug action should the practical nurse explain ? ANSWER Decreased
rate of contraction
, The practical nurse ( PN ) should emphasize the importance of
monitoring for which side effect ( s ) in a client who takes a daily
antilipemic agent ? ANSWER Liver dysfunction
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia . What instructions should the practical
nurse ( PN ) reinforce ? ANSWER Shave with an electric razor
Which therapeutic action should the practical nurse ( PN ) base an
explanation to a client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside
ANSWER Decreased rate of contraction
Which International Normalized Ratio ( INR ) value indicates that
warfarin ( Coumadin ) therapy is at a therapeutic range ANSWER
2.1 to 3.0
What side effect should the practical nurse ( PN ) report to the
healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone ( Deltasone ) ?
ANSWER Gastric bleeding
The practical nurse ( PN ) is caring for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone ( Decadron ) after abdominal surgery . Which finding
should the PN report to the charge nurse ? ANSWER Impaired healing
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026 UPDATE!
A client receives a prescription for nystatin ( Mycostatin ) oral
suspension for the treatment of oral thrush . Which information should
the practical nurse ( PN ) provide ? ANSWER Swish then swallow the
medication
A male client who is hypertensive is starting a new prescription for
clonidine ( Catapress ) 0.4 mg PO daily . In reviewing common side
effects , what Information should the practical nurse ( PN ) provide the
client ? ANSWER Report problems with sexual function
Which client statement indicates to the practical nurse ( PN ) that a
client understands discharge instructions about a new prescription for
digoxin Lanoxin ) ? ANSWER " I will take my pulse for one - minute
every day .
The practical nurse ( PN ) is reinforcing teaching for a client who is
receiving diltiazem ( Cardizem ) , a calcium channel blocker . Which
drug action should the practical nurse explain ? ANSWER Decreased
rate of contraction
, The practical nurse ( PN ) should emphasize the importance of
monitoring for which side effect ( s ) in a client who takes a daily
antilipemic agent ? ANSWER Liver dysfunction
A male client who has been receiving an antineoplastic drug has
developed thrombocytopenia . What instructions should the practical
nurse ( PN ) reinforce ? ANSWER Shave with an electric razor
Which therapeutic action should the practical nurse ( PN ) base an
explanation to a client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside
ANSWER Decreased rate of contraction
Which International Normalized Ratio ( INR ) value indicates that
warfarin ( Coumadin ) therapy is at a therapeutic range ANSWER
2.1 to 3.0
What side effect should the practical nurse ( PN ) report to the
healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone ( Deltasone ) ?
ANSWER Gastric bleeding
The practical nurse ( PN ) is caring for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone ( Decadron ) after abdominal surgery . Which finding
should the PN report to the charge nurse ? ANSWER Impaired healing
