HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff - CORRECT ANSWER-Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff - CORRECT ANSWER-Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax? - CORRECT ANSWER-An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-STDs such as:
gonorrhea and chlamydia
,How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required? - CORRECT ANSWER-
One dose of 1g or 2g.
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan - CORRECT ANSWER-Drowsiness, EPS
such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-For PTs with
BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat
is in diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
,Which type of fluids need plenty of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bulk forming
laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives - CORRECT
ANSWER-Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Last BM and characteristics,
abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage fluids, fiber
and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of bowel tone which can
lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran) - CORRECT ANSWER-antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevention of N/V
associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
, Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran? - CORRECT
ANSWER-PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns - CORRECT ANSWER-5 aminosalicylates;
mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They decrease GI inflammation
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male need
to be tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes!
azithromycin/zithromax can cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatotoxicity-
elevated liver enzymes
What is nitrofurantoin/cipro used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-An antibiotic for
UTI
nitrofurantoin/cipro side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatotoxicity, skin
reactions, neuropathy
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff - CORRECT ANSWER-Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff - CORRECT ANSWER-Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax? - CORRECT ANSWER-An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-STDs such as:
gonorrhea and chlamydia
,How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required? - CORRECT ANSWER-
One dose of 1g or 2g.
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan - CORRECT ANSWER-Drowsiness, EPS
such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan - CORRECT
ANSWER-Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-For PTs with
BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat
is in diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
,Which type of fluids need plenty of water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bulk forming
laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives - CORRECT
ANSWER-Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Last BM and characteristics,
abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage fluids, fiber
and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of bowel tone which can
lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran) - CORRECT ANSWER-antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevention of N/V
associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
, Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran? - CORRECT
ANSWER-PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns - CORRECT ANSWER-5 aminosalicylates;
mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They decrease GI inflammation
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male need
to be tested? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes!
azithromycin/zithromax can cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatotoxicity-
elevated liver enzymes
What is nitrofurantoin/cipro used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-An antibiotic for
UTI
nitrofurantoin/cipro side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatotoxicity, skin
reactions, neuropathy
