BSN HESI 315 Pharmacology Exam V1
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
2025/ 2026 | Grade A+ Nightingale
When administering medications to a group of clients, which client
should the nurse closely monitor for development of acute kidney injury
(AKI)?
A: Lorazepam.
B: Digoxin.
C: Sucralfate.
D: Vancomycin.
D: Vancomycin.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes
mellitus to be used at home. When should the nurse instruct the client
and family that glucagon needs to be administered?
A: At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
B: Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
C: When unable to eat during sick days.
D: When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
D: When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
,Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female client
with early stage Alzheimer's disease. The client's daughter tells the
nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her mother's
symptoms are no longer manageable, in hopes that her mother will not
have to go to a nursing home. How should the nurse respond?
A: Confirm that the daughter is aware of the progressive nature of the
disease.
B: Affirm the decision to use the medication when the symptoms start to
worsen.
C: Explain that the drug should be used early in the course of the
disease process.
D: Assess the client's current mental status before deciding to support
the decision.
C: Explain that the drug should be used early in the course of the
disease process.
A client who receives multiple antihypertensive medications
experiences syncope due to a drop in blood pressure to 70/40 mm Hg.
Which is the rationale for the nurse's decision to hold the client's
scheduled antihypertensive medications?
A: Increased urinary clearance of the multiple medications has produced
diuresis and lowered the blood pressure.
B: The synergistic effect of the multiple medications has resulted in drug
toxicity and hypotension.
,C: The antagonistic interaction among the various blood pressure
medications has reduced their effectiveness.
D: The additive effect of multiple medications has caused the blood
pressure to drop too low.
D: The additive effect of multiple medications has caused the blood
pressure to drop too low.
A client reports confusion and blurred vision after receiving a dose
of glipizide. Which action should the nurse implement?
A: Perform a neurological exam.
B: Obtain a fingerstick blood glucose.
C: Administer glucagon intramuscularly.
D: Measure the client's vital signs.
B: Obtain a fingerstick blood glucose.
The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications.
How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid,
a uricosuric drug?
A: Decreases pain and burning during urination.
B: Increases the strength of the urine stream.
C: Prevents the formation of kidney stones.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
, Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a
client who is receiving insulin lispro?
A: Keep an oral liquid or glucose source available.
B: Provide meals at the same time this insulin is given.
C: Assess for hypoglycemia between meals.
D: Check blood glucose levels every six hours.
B: Provide meals at the same time this insulin is given.
A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the
prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the
nurse is accurate?
A: Until the excess pressure is reduced.
B: For long-term control of pain and swelling.
C: Until a smaller angle can be restored.
D: For long-term control of normal eye pressure.
D: For long-term control of normal eye pressure.
A client with peptic ulcer disease receives a new prescription
for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional
instruction by the nurse?
A: Take the medication an hour after antacids.
B: Notify the healthcare provider of lethargy.
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
2025/ 2026 | Grade A+ Nightingale
When administering medications to a group of clients, which client
should the nurse closely monitor for development of acute kidney injury
(AKI)?
A: Lorazepam.
B: Digoxin.
C: Sucralfate.
D: Vancomycin.
D: Vancomycin.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes
mellitus to be used at home. When should the nurse instruct the client
and family that glucagon needs to be administered?
A: At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
B: Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
C: When unable to eat during sick days.
D: When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
D: When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
,Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female client
with early stage Alzheimer's disease. The client's daughter tells the
nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her mother's
symptoms are no longer manageable, in hopes that her mother will not
have to go to a nursing home. How should the nurse respond?
A: Confirm that the daughter is aware of the progressive nature of the
disease.
B: Affirm the decision to use the medication when the symptoms start to
worsen.
C: Explain that the drug should be used early in the course of the
disease process.
D: Assess the client's current mental status before deciding to support
the decision.
C: Explain that the drug should be used early in the course of the
disease process.
A client who receives multiple antihypertensive medications
experiences syncope due to a drop in blood pressure to 70/40 mm Hg.
Which is the rationale for the nurse's decision to hold the client's
scheduled antihypertensive medications?
A: Increased urinary clearance of the multiple medications has produced
diuresis and lowered the blood pressure.
B: The synergistic effect of the multiple medications has resulted in drug
toxicity and hypotension.
,C: The antagonistic interaction among the various blood pressure
medications has reduced their effectiveness.
D: The additive effect of multiple medications has caused the blood
pressure to drop too low.
D: The additive effect of multiple medications has caused the blood
pressure to drop too low.
A client reports confusion and blurred vision after receiving a dose
of glipizide. Which action should the nurse implement?
A: Perform a neurological exam.
B: Obtain a fingerstick blood glucose.
C: Administer glucagon intramuscularly.
D: Measure the client's vital signs.
B: Obtain a fingerstick blood glucose.
The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications.
How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid,
a uricosuric drug?
A: Decreases pain and burning during urination.
B: Increases the strength of the urine stream.
C: Prevents the formation of kidney stones.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
, Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for a
client who is receiving insulin lispro?
A: Keep an oral liquid or glucose source available.
B: Provide meals at the same time this insulin is given.
C: Assess for hypoglycemia between meals.
D: Check blood glucose levels every six hours.
B: Provide meals at the same time this insulin is given.
A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the
prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the
nurse is accurate?
A: Until the excess pressure is reduced.
B: For long-term control of pain and swelling.
C: Until a smaller angle can be restored.
D: For long-term control of normal eye pressure.
D: For long-term control of normal eye pressure.
A client with peptic ulcer disease receives a new prescription
for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional
instruction by the nurse?
A: Take the medication an hour after antacids.
B: Notify the healthcare provider of lethargy.
