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BSN HESI 315 Pharmacology Exam V1 Test Bank (N
- Latest 2025/2026 Edition with Verified Questi
Answers for a Grade A Pass
An antacid, calcium carbonate, is prescribed for a client with
disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication
a) Decrease production of gastric secretions.
b) Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer.
c) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.
d) Decrease gastric motor activity. - ✔ANASWER✔-c) Maint
pH of 3.5 or above.
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate, an
has completed discharge teaching regarding medication adm
Which morning schedule would indicate to the nurse that th
teaching has been effective?
a) Take medication, go for a 30-minute morning walk, then e
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An adult client has prescriptions for morphine sulfate 2.5 mg
hours and ketorolac 30 mg IV every 6 hours. Which action sh
nurse implement?
a) Administer both medications according to the prescription
b) Hold the ketorolac to prevent an antagonistic effect.
c) Hold the morphine to prevent an additive drug interaction
d) Contact the healthcare provider to clarify the prescription
✔ANASWER✔-a) Administer both medications according to
prescription.
A client is admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing for
myasthenia gravis. The nurse prepares for intravenous admin
edrophonium chloride. What is the expected outcome for th
following the administration of this pharmacologic agent?
a) Progressive difficulty with swallowing.
b) Decreased respiratory effort.
c) Improvement in generalized fatigue.
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a) Nitroglycerin.
b) Propranolol.
c) Morphine.
d) Captopril. - ✔ANASWER✔-a) Nitroglycerin.
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female clien
instruction is most important for the nurse to teach this clien
a) Use a reliable form of birth control.
b) Avoid exposure to ultraviolet light.
c) Refuse this medication if planning pregnancy.
d) Abstain from intercourse while on this drug. - ✔ANASWE
reliable form of birth control.
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 y
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enal
manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should
provide the client regarding the new medication?
BSN HESI 315 Pharmacology Exam V1 Test Bank (N
- Latest 2025/2026 Edition with Verified Questi
Answers for a Grade A Pass
An antacid, calcium carbonate, is prescribed for a client with
disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication
a) Decrease production of gastric secretions.
b) Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer.
c) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.
d) Decrease gastric motor activity. - ✔ANASWER✔-c) Maint
pH of 3.5 or above.
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate, an
has completed discharge teaching regarding medication adm
Which morning schedule would indicate to the nurse that th
teaching has been effective?
a) Take medication, go for a 30-minute morning walk, then e
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An adult client has prescriptions for morphine sulfate 2.5 mg
hours and ketorolac 30 mg IV every 6 hours. Which action sh
nurse implement?
a) Administer both medications according to the prescription
b) Hold the ketorolac to prevent an antagonistic effect.
c) Hold the morphine to prevent an additive drug interaction
d) Contact the healthcare provider to clarify the prescription
✔ANASWER✔-a) Administer both medications according to
prescription.
A client is admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing for
myasthenia gravis. The nurse prepares for intravenous admin
edrophonium chloride. What is the expected outcome for th
following the administration of this pharmacologic agent?
a) Progressive difficulty with swallowing.
b) Decreased respiratory effort.
c) Improvement in generalized fatigue.
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a) Nitroglycerin.
b) Propranolol.
c) Morphine.
d) Captopril. - ✔ANASWER✔-a) Nitroglycerin.
A category X drug is prescribed for a young adult female clien
instruction is most important for the nurse to teach this clien
a) Use a reliable form of birth control.
b) Avoid exposure to ultraviolet light.
c) Refuse this medication if planning pregnancy.
d) Abstain from intercourse while on this drug. - ✔ANASWE
reliable form of birth control.
The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 y
healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enal
manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should
provide the client regarding the new medication?
