Pharmacology (Hesi) Study Guide Exam
Questions With Solved Solutions (2025-
2026)
2 - Answer Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a
toddler-age client?
1 Assessing vital signs
2 Monitoring urine output
3 Conducting a behavioral assessment
4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure
2 - Answer A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma.
Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client?
1 Ribavirin
2 Zanamivir
3 Oseltamivir
4 Amantadine
1 - Answer Which first line medication would the nurse state is used to treat anaphylactic
reactions?
1 Epinephrine
2 Norepinephrine
3 Dexamethasone
4 Diphenhydramine
1 - Answer A mother complains that her child's teeth have become yellow in color. With
prolonged use, which medication may be responsible for the child's condition?
1 Tetracycline
2 Promethazine
3 Chloramphenicol
4 Fluoroquinolones
,3 Antipyresis
4 Bronchodilation
5 Anticoagulation
6 Reduced inflammation
2 - Answer A client with tuberculosis is started on a chemotherapy protocol that includes
rifampin. The nurse evaluates that the teaching about rifampin is effective when the client
makes which statement?
1 "I need to drink a lot of fluid while I take this medication."
2 "I can expect my urine to turn orange from this medication."
3 "I should have my hearing tested while I take this medication."
4 "I might get a skin rash because it is an expected side effect of this medication.
1 - Answer Which statement regarding treatment with interferon indicates that the client
understands the nurse's teaching?
1 "I will drink 2 to 3 quarts (2 to 3 liters) of fluid a day."
2 "Any reconstituted solution must be discarded in 1 week."
3 "I can continue driving my car as long as I have the stamina."
4 "While taking this medicine I should be able to continue my usual activity."
2 - Answer A nurse administers the drug desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) to a client with
diabetes insipidus. What should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?
1 Arterial blood pH
2 Intake and output
3 Fasting serum glucose
4 Pulse and respiratory rates
1 - Answer A client will be taking nitrofurantoin 50 mg orally every evening at home to
manage recurrent urinary tract infections. What instructions should the nurse give to the client?
1 Increase the intake of fluids.
2 Strain the urine for crystals and stones.
3 Stop the drug if urinary output increases.
4 Maintain the exact time schedule for taking the drug
, 1 Hold the breath while spraying the medication into the mouth.
2 Position the lips loosely around the mouthpiece and take rapid, shallow breaths.
3 Seal the lips around the mouthpiece and breathe in and out, taking slow, deep breaths.
4 Inhale the medication from the nebulizer, remove the mouthpiece from the mouth, and then
exhale.
4 - Answer A client is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, and the healthcare provider
prescribes a combination of rifampin and isoniazid. The nurse evaluates that the teaching
regarding the drug is effective when the client reports which action as most important?
1 "Report any changes in vision."
2 "Take the medicine with my meals."
3 "Call my doctor if my urine or tears turn red-orange."
4 "Continue taking the medicine even after I feel better.
2 - Answer A nurse administers beclomethasone by inhalation to a client with asthma, and the
client asks why this medication is necessary. What should the nurse explain is the purpose of
this pharmacologic therapy?
1 Promotes comfort
2 Decreases inflammation
3 Stimulates smooth muscle relaxation
4 Reduces bacteria in the respiratory tract
1,2,4 - Answer A nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving rifampin for tuberculosis.
Which statements indicate that the client understands the teaching about rifampin? Select all
that apply
1 "This drug may be hard on my liver so I must avoid alcoholic drinks while taking it."
2 "This drug may reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive I am taking."
3 "I cannot take an antacid within 2 hours before taking my medicine."
4 "My healthcare provider must be called immediately if my eyes and skin become yellow.
4 - Answer The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client with tuberculosis. Which
treatment measure does the nurse reinforce as the highest priority?
1 Getting sufficient rest
2 Getting plenty of fresh air
Questions With Solved Solutions (2025-
2026)
2 - Answer Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a
toddler-age client?
1 Assessing vital signs
2 Monitoring urine output
3 Conducting a behavioral assessment
4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure
2 - Answer A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma.
Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client?
1 Ribavirin
2 Zanamivir
3 Oseltamivir
4 Amantadine
1 - Answer Which first line medication would the nurse state is used to treat anaphylactic
reactions?
1 Epinephrine
2 Norepinephrine
3 Dexamethasone
4 Diphenhydramine
1 - Answer A mother complains that her child's teeth have become yellow in color. With
prolonged use, which medication may be responsible for the child's condition?
1 Tetracycline
2 Promethazine
3 Chloramphenicol
4 Fluoroquinolones
,3 Antipyresis
4 Bronchodilation
5 Anticoagulation
6 Reduced inflammation
2 - Answer A client with tuberculosis is started on a chemotherapy protocol that includes
rifampin. The nurse evaluates that the teaching about rifampin is effective when the client
makes which statement?
1 "I need to drink a lot of fluid while I take this medication."
2 "I can expect my urine to turn orange from this medication."
3 "I should have my hearing tested while I take this medication."
4 "I might get a skin rash because it is an expected side effect of this medication.
1 - Answer Which statement regarding treatment with interferon indicates that the client
understands the nurse's teaching?
1 "I will drink 2 to 3 quarts (2 to 3 liters) of fluid a day."
2 "Any reconstituted solution must be discarded in 1 week."
3 "I can continue driving my car as long as I have the stamina."
4 "While taking this medicine I should be able to continue my usual activity."
2 - Answer A nurse administers the drug desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) to a client with
diabetes insipidus. What should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?
1 Arterial blood pH
2 Intake and output
3 Fasting serum glucose
4 Pulse and respiratory rates
1 - Answer A client will be taking nitrofurantoin 50 mg orally every evening at home to
manage recurrent urinary tract infections. What instructions should the nurse give to the client?
1 Increase the intake of fluids.
2 Strain the urine for crystals and stones.
3 Stop the drug if urinary output increases.
4 Maintain the exact time schedule for taking the drug
, 1 Hold the breath while spraying the medication into the mouth.
2 Position the lips loosely around the mouthpiece and take rapid, shallow breaths.
3 Seal the lips around the mouthpiece and breathe in and out, taking slow, deep breaths.
4 Inhale the medication from the nebulizer, remove the mouthpiece from the mouth, and then
exhale.
4 - Answer A client is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, and the healthcare provider
prescribes a combination of rifampin and isoniazid. The nurse evaluates that the teaching
regarding the drug is effective when the client reports which action as most important?
1 "Report any changes in vision."
2 "Take the medicine with my meals."
3 "Call my doctor if my urine or tears turn red-orange."
4 "Continue taking the medicine even after I feel better.
2 - Answer A nurse administers beclomethasone by inhalation to a client with asthma, and the
client asks why this medication is necessary. What should the nurse explain is the purpose of
this pharmacologic therapy?
1 Promotes comfort
2 Decreases inflammation
3 Stimulates smooth muscle relaxation
4 Reduces bacteria in the respiratory tract
1,2,4 - Answer A nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving rifampin for tuberculosis.
Which statements indicate that the client understands the teaching about rifampin? Select all
that apply
1 "This drug may be hard on my liver so I must avoid alcoholic drinks while taking it."
2 "This drug may reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive I am taking."
3 "I cannot take an antacid within 2 hours before taking my medicine."
4 "My healthcare provider must be called immediately if my eyes and skin become yellow.
4 - Answer The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client with tuberculosis. Which
treatment measure does the nurse reinforce as the highest priority?
1 Getting sufficient rest
2 Getting plenty of fresh air
