PHARMACOLOGY BSN 315 HESI EXAM
LATEST 2025 /2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Rapid acting Insulin - ANSWER-Lispro is a rapid acting insulin ( 15 min.), so meals should
be readily available at time of administration. Patients who take this are at risk for
hypoglycemic reaction to occur shortly after administration.
Topical Antifungal - ANSWER-The nurse should instruct the client to obtain a prescription
for an antifungal medication to treat their toenail fungal infection.
Gout-medications - ANSWER-Uricosuric drugs promote the excretion of uric acid, & are
used primarily in the treatment of chronic gout.
, Glaucoma miotics- side effects - ANSWER-Miotics cause pupillary constriction. This
reduces the eyes ability to dilate at night, & decreases night vision.
Bulk-Forming Laxative teaching - ANSWER-The nurse should inform the client that bulk-
forming laxatives should be mixed with a glass of water just prior to administration &
follow with an additional glass of water to prevent fecal impaction.
COPD- discharge medication - ANSWER-Guaifenesin is a mucolytic prescribed to liquefy
secretions. The nurse should review guaifenesin with the client to facilitate
expectoration of thick mucus associated with COPD.
T4 to T3, which decreases hormone synthesis, and Lugol's solution (iodine, potassium
iodide, together with distilled water) provides iodine needed in the thyroid hormone
molecule. When an anti-thyroid Hyperthyroidism- medication administration - ANSWER-
Propylthiouracil (PTU) blocks the conversion of drug & iodine should be administered at
least 1 hour before the PTU, which enhances the therapeutic effect of both drugs.
Spironolactone- Heart failure - ANSWER-Hyperaldosteronism, a disease in which the
adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, causing high blood pressure & low
potassium levels, & spironolactone is used to spare potassium. The nurse should
therefore instruct the client to limit foods that are high in potassium.
LATEST 2025 /2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Rapid acting Insulin - ANSWER-Lispro is a rapid acting insulin ( 15 min.), so meals should
be readily available at time of administration. Patients who take this are at risk for
hypoglycemic reaction to occur shortly after administration.
Topical Antifungal - ANSWER-The nurse should instruct the client to obtain a prescription
for an antifungal medication to treat their toenail fungal infection.
Gout-medications - ANSWER-Uricosuric drugs promote the excretion of uric acid, & are
used primarily in the treatment of chronic gout.
, Glaucoma miotics- side effects - ANSWER-Miotics cause pupillary constriction. This
reduces the eyes ability to dilate at night, & decreases night vision.
Bulk-Forming Laxative teaching - ANSWER-The nurse should inform the client that bulk-
forming laxatives should be mixed with a glass of water just prior to administration &
follow with an additional glass of water to prevent fecal impaction.
COPD- discharge medication - ANSWER-Guaifenesin is a mucolytic prescribed to liquefy
secretions. The nurse should review guaifenesin with the client to facilitate
expectoration of thick mucus associated with COPD.
T4 to T3, which decreases hormone synthesis, and Lugol's solution (iodine, potassium
iodide, together with distilled water) provides iodine needed in the thyroid hormone
molecule. When an anti-thyroid Hyperthyroidism- medication administration - ANSWER-
Propylthiouracil (PTU) blocks the conversion of drug & iodine should be administered at
least 1 hour before the PTU, which enhances the therapeutic effect of both drugs.
Spironolactone- Heart failure - ANSWER-Hyperaldosteronism, a disease in which the
adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, causing high blood pressure & low
potassium levels, & spironolactone is used to spare potassium. The nurse should
therefore instruct the client to limit foods that are high in potassium.
