HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam Questions with Answers Explained (Latest 2024)
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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 sy...
HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
Questions with Answers Explained
(Latest 2024)
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
Answer ✅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
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - Correct Answer ✅A.
flushing of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is a
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
Questions with Answers Explained
(Latest 2024)
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 Answer ✅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)
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
,HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
Questions with Answers Explained
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c. propranolol
d. captopril - Correct Answer ✅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
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 Answer ✅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
, HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
Questions with Answers Explained
(Latest 2024)
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
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 - Correct
Answer ✅D. angiotensin II receptor antagonist (blocker),
prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired effect is a
decrease in blood pressure.
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client
who just recieved a prescription for oral metronidazole
(flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis (select all that
apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
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