HESI LPN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Practice Questions

Question 1 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 2 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 3 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 4 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 5 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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 physiologic action necessitates frequent monitoring of serum lithium levels?

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Question 6 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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?

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Question 7 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 8 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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 are wearing today.” The practical nurse (PN) is wearing white. Which action should the PN implement?

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Question 9 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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

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Question 10 of 10Single-Select Multiple Choice

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 of this medication and report immediately?

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