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- ceftazidime 750 mg IV every 12 hours is prescribed for a client with an infection. The
directions on the label of the 750mg vial instructs the nurse to reconstitute with 100ml sterile
water. The reconstituted medication provides how many mg/ml? 0.75 - The nurse is preparing client teaching materials on commonly used medications. Which client
is most likely to benefit from a client education package about simvastatin?
A. A 50 yr. old male with hx of angina
B. A 75 yr. old male with bone cancer
C. An 18-year-old pregnant female with diabetes
D. A 40-year-old female with frequent vaginal infections - A postoperative client has a prescription for ketorolac 30mg IV q6h.Which response
demonstrates the medication therapeutic levels has been achieved.
A. Observe wound drainage for a change in appearance
B. Assess the clients calve for inflammation
C. Perform a pain assessment using a numeric scale
D. Measure the client’s intake and output - A nurse is assessing a male client who is receiving furosemide 40mg by mouth. Side effect of
drug?
A. I am having more trouble starting my urine stream when I get up.
B. When I blew my nose this morning, I noticed blood on the tissue
C. These muscle cramps in my legs are really bothersome
D. It looks like I’m seeing things through a yellow haze with a halo - A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been taking riluzole for two weeks. The
nurse notes that the client remains weak with observable muscle atrophy. Which action should
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the nurse take?
A. Explain that the medication takes several weeks to reverse symptoms
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HESI PHARM RN PRACTICE EXAM VERSION B
LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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- The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the
nurse consider about administering this drug?
A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food
B) Administer the drug immediately after meals
C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals
D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals - The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for ranitidine (Zantac).
Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching?
A) Thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may occur
B) Aspirin may be taken with this medication
C) The patient may experience iron deficiency anema
D) The patient may experience restlessness - A patient is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) and asks the nurse what the purpose of
taking this medication is. Which is the nurse’s best response?
A) The medication helps reduce bacteria levels in the stomach
B) The medication helps neutralize gastric acid in the stomach
C) The medication is used to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa
D) The medication can reduce the patient’s constipation - The nurse is creating a class for older adults in the community. Which information about
laxative use in older adults would be important to include?
A) Laxative are not effective in older adults
B) All laxative are exactly the same
C) Over-the-counter laxatives are misused
D) Laxatives can cause potassium retention - The nurse is caring for a patient with a new order for an oral laxative. Which is a
contraindication in administering an oral laxative?
A) Cardiac problems
B) Abdominal pain of unknown origin
C) Several hemorrhoids
D) Chronic constipation
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HESI PHARM RN PRACTICE EXAM VERSION A LATEST 2023-2024
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- The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently changed the
medication to enalapril to manage the client’s blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client
regarding the new medication?
A. Take the medication at bedtime.
B. Report presence of increased bruising.
C. Check pulse before taking medication.
D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. - A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about a possible reaction after taking amoxicillin
for 5 days. She reports having vaginal discomfort, itching, and a white discharge. The nurse should discuss which
action with the client?
A. Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B. Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
C. Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this effect.
D. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the secretions. - The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a client begins exhibiting symptoms of an
acute asthma attack. The nurse administers a PRN prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent. Which client
response should the nurse expect?
A. Tachycardia.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D. Improved pulse oximetry values.
E. Reduce fever airway inflammation. - A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg, displaying a sinus bradycardia with a rate of
58 beats/minute, and a P-R interval of 0.24. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital sign changes.
B. Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C. Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
D. Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client
with hypertension and heart failure. The nurse reviews the client’s laboratory results and notes that the client’s
serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
B. Check the client’s apical pulse.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Repeat the serum potassium level. - Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status asthmaticus is prescribed this series of
medications. In which order should the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange from first to last.) - Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
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- Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
- Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
- Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
- An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while
on a cruise. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
B. Change the patch every other day while on the cruise.
C. Place the patch on a hairless area at the base of the skull.
D. Drink no more than 2 alcoholic drinks during the cruise.