Pharmacology Hesi
Practice Exam
Study Set Guide
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100% Correct
Answers 2026-2027
A client with chronic gouty arthritis
takes allopurinol (Zyloprim) and
experiences an acute attack of gouty
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,arthritis. The healthcare provider
prescribes concurrent low-dose
colchicine. What information should the
nurse provide the client that best
explains the action of the colchicine?
Acts like aspirin to relieve pain.
Facilitates the excretion of uric acid.
Reduces inflammation at the affected
site.
Prevents formation of uric acid crystals.
- correct answer=✔✔Reduces
inflammation at the affected site.
2
,The nurse should expect the healthcare
provider to prescribed what treatment
regimen for a client with peptic ulcer
caused by Helicobacter pylori ? (Select
all that apply.)
Select all that apply
Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin).
Misoprostol (Cytotec).
Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
Sucralfate (Carafate). - correct
answer=✔✔Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
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, Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
The nurse is providing medication
teaching for a client who has recently
received a prescription for clozapine
(Clozaril). Which instruction should be
included in this client's teaching plan?
Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Rise slowly from a lying position.
Do not eat any aged cheese.
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Practice Exam
Study Set Guide
Questions with
100% Correct
Answers 2026-2027
A client with chronic gouty arthritis
takes allopurinol (Zyloprim) and
experiences an acute attack of gouty
1
,arthritis. The healthcare provider
prescribes concurrent low-dose
colchicine. What information should the
nurse provide the client that best
explains the action of the colchicine?
Acts like aspirin to relieve pain.
Facilitates the excretion of uric acid.
Reduces inflammation at the affected
site.
Prevents formation of uric acid crystals.
- correct answer=✔✔Reduces
inflammation at the affected site.
2
,The nurse should expect the healthcare
provider to prescribed what treatment
regimen for a client with peptic ulcer
caused by Helicobacter pylori ? (Select
all that apply.)
Select all that apply
Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin).
Misoprostol (Cytotec).
Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
Sucralfate (Carafate). - correct
answer=✔✔Clarithromycin (Biaxin).
3
, Omeprazole (Prilosec).
Metronidazole (Flagyl).
The nurse is providing medication
teaching for a client who has recently
received a prescription for clozapine
(Clozaril). Which instruction should be
included in this client's teaching plan?
Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Rise slowly from a lying position.
Do not eat any aged cheese.
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