COMBINED HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 AND HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY VERSION 5 EXAMS 2024-2025| ACTUAL HESI EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS /100% PASS SOLUTION /
ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is administering haloperidol 0.5 mg IM PRN to a client for the first time. What side
effects should the nurse assess the client for during the initial dose? - CORRECT ANS>>--
Dystonia.
While reviewing the client's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse assesses a client who is
at risk for a possible interaction with an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Which client
health history should the nurse report to the healthcare provider concerning the OTC
medication? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANS>>-- Closed angle glaucoma.
Chronic hypertension.
A client prescribed ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, headaches, and insomnia after
using the inhaler. Which action should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANS>>--Withhold
medication and report symptoms and vital signs to healthcare provider.
The PN applies a preparation with keratolytic properties to both legs of a pt with psoriasis.
What findings indicate that the desired effect has been achieved.
affected areas are free of localized redness and swelling.
scaley areas of the skin appear softer with less peeling.
full range of motion without pain of lower extremity joints.
no prudent drainage present from lesions on
the legs. - CORRECT ANS>>--scaley areas of the skin appear softer with less peeling
The PN is administering lonidine (catapres) to a client with hypertension. What instruction
should the PN give the client?
"Do not abruptly stop the medication"
,"Avoid milk products when taking this medication" \
"Take your pulse before pressure taking the medication"
"Check your blood pressure monthly" - CORRECT ANS>>--"Do not abruptly stop the medication"
A 15 year old with asthma is to begin long-term therapy with both inhaled and oral
corticosteroids. The RN and PN collaborate on the plan of care. Which nursing diagnosis should
receive the highest priority when setting goals and planning interventions?
altered nutrition: more than body requirements related to steroid use.
risk for infection: related to immunosuppression secondary to steroid use.
body image disturbance (acne) related to steroid use
altered family processes related to
exacerbations of asthma. - CORRECT ANS>>--risk for infection: related to
immunosuppression secondary to steroid use
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and
shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for
the nurse to administer? - CORRECT ANS>>--High dose methylprednisolone intravenously.
The nurse administers 30 mL of lactulose for a client with stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy.
Which assessment finding would indicate the medication is being therapeuitc? - CORRECT
ANS>>--A decrease in blood ammonia levels.
The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes about neutral
protamine Hagedor (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
how the medication works? - CORRECT ANS>>--It facilitates the transport of glucose into the
cells.
The nurse should withhold which medication if a client reports nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
- CORRECT ANS>>--Colchicine (Mitigare, Colcrys).
, A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks the
nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best explanation to provide the client? -
CORRECT ANS>>--It will promote rapid tissue healing.
A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a beta-blocking agents for
treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
mechanism of the medication? - CORRECT ANS>>--It inhibits the aqueous humor production.
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly prescribed a miotic drug for the
treatment of glaucoma. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? -
CORRECT ANS>>--The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow.
The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes a medication for an older adult client who is reporting
insomnia, and the HCP instructs the client to return in two weeks. The nurse should question
which prescription? - CORRECT ANS>>--Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 10 milligrams orally at bedtimeA
client is
diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium) 20
mg capsule daily. When providing this client with discharge teaching, the nurse should include
which instruction? - CORRECT ANS>>--Take at same time each day one hour before eating a
meal.
A client is admitted for atrial fibrillation, and the healthcare provider prescribes disopyramide
(Norpace). After explaining the action of this antidysrhythmic agent,
which complaint should the nurse instruct the client to report? - CORRECT ANS>>--Daily
weight gain of 2 pounds.
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client prescribed pyridostigmine bromide
tablets for myasthenia gravis (MG). Which instruction should the nurse include in the
instructions? - CORRECT ANS>>--Take the medication 30 to 45 minutes before eating.
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