BSN 315 HESI Pharmacology V2 Set 1 & 2 (2026) | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how salicylic acid can lead to systemic toxicity in a patient with
psoriasis.
Salicylic acid is safe and does not cause any systemic effects.
Salicylic acid is primarily used for pain relief and does not cause
toxicity.
Salicylic acid can lead to systemic toxicity when absorbed in
excessive amounts, causing symptoms like tinnitus and
gastrointestinal distress.
Salicylic acid only affects the skin and has no systemic absorption.
2. What is the primary organ affected by acetaminophen overdose that should
be assessed for pain?
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
3. A patient prescribed a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) asks why it
requires less frequent laboratory monitoring than heparin. Which information
should the nurse include in the response?
"Low-molecular-weight heparins are less expensive than heparin."
"Low-molecular-weight heparins produce a more predictable
anticoagulant response because of less binding to proteins and
macrophages."
"Low-molecular-weight heparins can be administered orally."
, "Low-molecular-weight heparins come in a single dose that can be
administered to every patient."
4. What is the primary medication used for palliative treatment in cases of
tumor-induced spinal cord compression?
Antidepressants
Corticosteroids
Analgesics
Antibiotics
5. A patient with heart failure is prescribed a beta 1-agonist. What nursing
intervention is most important to monitor after administration?
Respiratory rate
Heart rate and rhythm
Fluid intake and output
Blood glucose levels
6. A nurse is discharging a patient who is getting antibiotic tx. What teaching is
most important?
make sure to limit activity
make sure to take the med on an empty stomach
drink lots of water
take all of the prescribed med even when you're feeling better
7. Describe the importance of patient education when administering
metronidazole for giardiasis.
, Patient education is not necessary as the medication is self-
explanatory.
Patient education is crucial to ensure the client understands the
medication's purpose, potential side effects, and the importance of
completing the full course of treatment.
Patient education only needs to cover the dosage schedule.
Patient education should focus solely on dietary restrictions.
8. Which drug is used for client with tumor induced spinal cord compression
ampicillin
clonidine
dexamethasone
opioid
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take to assess the effectiveness of
antihypertensive medication?
Check the patient's heart rate.
Evaluate the patient's renal function.
Administer a second dose of medication.
Monitor the patient's blood pressure.
10. A client is receiving methylprednisolone 40 mg IV daily. The nurse
anticipates an increase in which lab value as a result of this medication?
RBC
Calcium
Potassium
, Glucose
11. An aphasic patient, who has been receiving meperidine 75 mg every 3-4
hours for pain for the past 36 hours, has suddenly become restless and
irritable. The last dose of meperidine was 4 hours ago. Why is it important for
the nurse to withhold the meperidine, do a complete assessment on the
patient, and contact the prescriber with the findings?
Respiratory depression is imminent
The patient is becoming physiologically dependent on the
meperidine
Tolerance has developed
Toxicity from a metabolite may be occurring
12. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who recently received a
kidney transplant. What is the most severe adverse reaction to cyclosporine
following the kidney transplant?
Fluid in the lung tissue
Susceptibility to infection
An increased temperature
Damage to the new kidney
13. Mitigation therapy with mannitol is used with which of the following?
Bleomycin
Cisplatin
Carmustine
Cyclophosphamide
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how salicylic acid can lead to systemic toxicity in a patient with
psoriasis.
Salicylic acid is safe and does not cause any systemic effects.
Salicylic acid is primarily used for pain relief and does not cause
toxicity.
Salicylic acid can lead to systemic toxicity when absorbed in
excessive amounts, causing symptoms like tinnitus and
gastrointestinal distress.
Salicylic acid only affects the skin and has no systemic absorption.
2. What is the primary organ affected by acetaminophen overdose that should
be assessed for pain?
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
3. A patient prescribed a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) asks why it
requires less frequent laboratory monitoring than heparin. Which information
should the nurse include in the response?
"Low-molecular-weight heparins are less expensive than heparin."
"Low-molecular-weight heparins produce a more predictable
anticoagulant response because of less binding to proteins and
macrophages."
"Low-molecular-weight heparins can be administered orally."
, "Low-molecular-weight heparins come in a single dose that can be
administered to every patient."
4. What is the primary medication used for palliative treatment in cases of
tumor-induced spinal cord compression?
Antidepressants
Corticosteroids
Analgesics
Antibiotics
5. A patient with heart failure is prescribed a beta 1-agonist. What nursing
intervention is most important to monitor after administration?
Respiratory rate
Heart rate and rhythm
Fluid intake and output
Blood glucose levels
6. A nurse is discharging a patient who is getting antibiotic tx. What teaching is
most important?
make sure to limit activity
make sure to take the med on an empty stomach
drink lots of water
take all of the prescribed med even when you're feeling better
7. Describe the importance of patient education when administering
metronidazole for giardiasis.
, Patient education is not necessary as the medication is self-
explanatory.
Patient education is crucial to ensure the client understands the
medication's purpose, potential side effects, and the importance of
completing the full course of treatment.
Patient education only needs to cover the dosage schedule.
Patient education should focus solely on dietary restrictions.
8. Which drug is used for client with tumor induced spinal cord compression
ampicillin
clonidine
dexamethasone
opioid
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take to assess the effectiveness of
antihypertensive medication?
Check the patient's heart rate.
Evaluate the patient's renal function.
Administer a second dose of medication.
Monitor the patient's blood pressure.
10. A client is receiving methylprednisolone 40 mg IV daily. The nurse
anticipates an increase in which lab value as a result of this medication?
RBC
Calcium
Potassium
, Glucose
11. An aphasic patient, who has been receiving meperidine 75 mg every 3-4
hours for pain for the past 36 hours, has suddenly become restless and
irritable. The last dose of meperidine was 4 hours ago. Why is it important for
the nurse to withhold the meperidine, do a complete assessment on the
patient, and contact the prescriber with the findings?
Respiratory depression is imminent
The patient is becoming physiologically dependent on the
meperidine
Tolerance has developed
Toxicity from a metabolite may be occurring
12. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who recently received a
kidney transplant. What is the most severe adverse reaction to cyclosporine
following the kidney transplant?
Fluid in the lung tissue
Susceptibility to infection
An increased temperature
Damage to the new kidney
13. Mitigation therapy with mannitol is used with which of the following?
Bleomycin
Cisplatin
Carmustine
Cyclophosphamide
