HESI 315 Reviewed Complete
Multiple Choices Questions with
Correct Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A+
Overview of Histamine2 Blockers:
There are currently four H2RAs available: cimetidine, ranitidine,
famotidine, and nizatidine
Question 1 of 4
Which instructions would the nurse provide Mr. Evans about when to take
the prescribed ranitidine?
A. Take it at bedtime or with meals.
B. Take it at bedtime, or after evening meal.
C. Take it after waking or just before meals.
D. Take it after waking or with meals.
- ANS -B. Take it at bedtime, or after evening meal.
Histamine2 blockers should be taken at bedtime or after evening meal.
Question 2 of 4
,Before administering cimetidine to a 27-year-old female patient, which
patient parameters would a nurse ensure have been assessed?
A.Hepatic function
B. Renal function
C. Thyroid function
D. Pregnancy status
E. Fluid and electrolyte status
- ANS -A.Hepatic function
B. Renal function
D. Pregnancy status
E. Fluid and electrolyte status
Question 3 of 4
Which respiratory complication associated with cimetidine is a concern,
as the drug increases gastric pH?
A. Pneumonia
B. Asthma attack
C. Interstitial lung disease
D. Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- ANS -A. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a concern in patients receiving cimetidine. As the drug
increases gastric pH, the risk for pneumonia also increases.
Question 4 of 4
, Which effect would a nurse anticipate may occur if a patient taking
phenytoin is given cimetidine?
A. Increased effect of cimetidine
B. Decreased effect of cimetidine
C. Increased effect of phenytoin
D. Decreased effect of phenytoin
- ANS -C. Increased effect of phenytoin
When taken together, cimetidine increases the concentration of
phenytoin, thus increasing its effect. The patient should be monitored
closely to determine whether a dosage reduction in phenytoin is
warranted.
Question 1 of 8
With which medical condition would a nurse expect the health care
provider to reduce the dosage of ranitidine due to potential accumulation
of the drug?
Kidney disease
Crohn disease
Hepatic impairment
Cardiovascular disease
- ANS -Kidney disease
Accumulation of ranitidine may occur with renal impairment, and a
dosage reduction is needed in these patients.
Question 2 of 8
Multiple Choices Questions with
Correct Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A+
Overview of Histamine2 Blockers:
There are currently four H2RAs available: cimetidine, ranitidine,
famotidine, and nizatidine
Question 1 of 4
Which instructions would the nurse provide Mr. Evans about when to take
the prescribed ranitidine?
A. Take it at bedtime or with meals.
B. Take it at bedtime, or after evening meal.
C. Take it after waking or just before meals.
D. Take it after waking or with meals.
- ANS -B. Take it at bedtime, or after evening meal.
Histamine2 blockers should be taken at bedtime or after evening meal.
Question 2 of 4
,Before administering cimetidine to a 27-year-old female patient, which
patient parameters would a nurse ensure have been assessed?
A.Hepatic function
B. Renal function
C. Thyroid function
D. Pregnancy status
E. Fluid and electrolyte status
- ANS -A.Hepatic function
B. Renal function
D. Pregnancy status
E. Fluid and electrolyte status
Question 3 of 4
Which respiratory complication associated with cimetidine is a concern,
as the drug increases gastric pH?
A. Pneumonia
B. Asthma attack
C. Interstitial lung disease
D. Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- ANS -A. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a concern in patients receiving cimetidine. As the drug
increases gastric pH, the risk for pneumonia also increases.
Question 4 of 4
, Which effect would a nurse anticipate may occur if a patient taking
phenytoin is given cimetidine?
A. Increased effect of cimetidine
B. Decreased effect of cimetidine
C. Increased effect of phenytoin
D. Decreased effect of phenytoin
- ANS -C. Increased effect of phenytoin
When taken together, cimetidine increases the concentration of
phenytoin, thus increasing its effect. The patient should be monitored
closely to determine whether a dosage reduction in phenytoin is
warranted.
Question 1 of 8
With which medical condition would a nurse expect the health care
provider to reduce the dosage of ranitidine due to potential accumulation
of the drug?
Kidney disease
Crohn disease
Hepatic impairment
Cardiovascular disease
- ANS -Kidney disease
Accumulation of ranitidine may occur with renal impairment, and a
dosage reduction is needed in these patients.
Question 2 of 8
