HESI Pharmacology Practice Test Exam with
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Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a
client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which
assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired
effect has been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces chest
pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for
niacin (niaspan). which client teaching is most important for
the nurse to provide
a. expected duration of flushing
b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Test Exam with
questions and answers 100%Correctly verified
answers latest update 2024/2025 RATED A+
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is a
frequent reason for discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this
effect in clietn teaching may promote compliance in taking
the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on
acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important for the nurse
to assess for pain in which area of the body
a. flank
b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - CORRECT ANSWERS B. acetaminophen toxicisty
an result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially important
for the nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of
the abdomen (which might indicated liver damage)
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A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical
diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. which medication
prescription decreases both preload and afterload
a. nitroglycerin
b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - CORRECT ANSWERS A. nitroglycerin is a
nitrate that causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases
contractility, thereby decreasing both preload and afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the action of
this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood
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B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3
produced by the thyroid
D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland -
CORRECT ANSWERS D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to
control hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid
hormones. It is often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy or
radioactive iodine therapy
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired
effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist has been
achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
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