HESI LPN Phamacology Proctored Exam

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical reaction?

A client receives a new prescription for montelukast. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) include when reinforcing the client's teaching?

Which client information should the practical nurse (PN) obtain prior to preparing a dose of the influenza vaccine?

A client reports confusion and blurred vision after receiving a dose of glipizide. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

A client is admitted with bipolar disorder and lithium carbonate is prescribed. Before administering the daily dose, the practical nurse (PN) plans to monitor the client’s serum lithium levels. Which

The practical nurse (PN) applies a preparation with keratolytic properties to both legs of a client with psoriasis. Which finding indicates that the desired effect has been achieved?

Which symptom reported by a client alerts the practical nurse (PN) to withhold a scheduled dose of hydrochlorothiazide and notify the healthcare provider?

An older adult client is receiving digoxin 0.25 mg PO every day, furosemide 40 mg PO twice a day, and potassium chloride 20 mEq PO twice a day. The client remarks, “What a lovely yellow uniform you ar

A client receives a prescription for itraconazole. Which information provided by the client indicates to the practical nurse (PN) additional instruction is needed?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving a prescription for rivaroxaban. Which assessment finding should the PN associate as an adverse effect o

The practical nurse (PN) is administering the 0900 medications to a client who was admitted during the night. Which client statement indicates that the PN should further assess the prescription?

A client with a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin receives a prescription for cephalexin 500 mg by mouth twice daily. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) take?

The practical nurse (PN) administers filgrastim subcutaneous to a client with neutropenia. The client becomes troubled with bone pain. Which action should the PN take?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking ibuprofen for arthritic pain. Which action should the PN include in the client’s plan of care (POC)?

The practical nurse (PN) is checking the insulin dose drawn up by another PN and notes that the amount of insulin is 2 units more than the amount indicated for the glucose level written on the client’

The charge nurse asks the practical nurse (PN) to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg IM to a client prior to infusing a blood transfusion. Which explanation should the PN offer the client about the purp

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with costochondritis who is now experiencing increased discomfort in breathing. The client receives a prescription for meloxicam. Which intervention sho

A client receives a prescription for intravenous (IV) famotidine. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) the medication is effective?

Sublingual nitroglycerin is prescribed PRN for an older adult female client with a history of chest pain. The client shows the practical nurse (PN) a plastic pill box that she purchased so the medicat

After administering the client’s 0730 prescribed dose of regular insulin per a sliding scale, which action by the practical nurse (PN) has the highest priority?

A client is receiving diazepam IV, a benzodiazepine anticonvulsant, for status epilepticus. Which intervention is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?

The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a client who had an anaphylactic reaction following administration of ampicillin. Which instruction is most important for the PN to provide this client?

The practical nurse (PN) is providing discharge instructions to a client who had a partial thyroidectomy. When explaining the actions of the prescribed thyroid supplement levothyroxine sodium, which p

The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing information with a client who has been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which client statement sho

When caring for a client receiving a 20% mannitol IV solution at the rate of 100 grams/24 hours (or 70 mg/min), which outcome data is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to collect?