HESI PHAMARCOLOGY EXIT NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2026 (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? - ANSWERS-Prevention of
chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan - ANSWERS-Drowsiness, EPS such as
tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan - ANSWERS-
Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) - ANSWERS-For PTs with BMI of 30+;
LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Ask pt to
describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is in diet.
,What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Fiber
laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water? - ANSWERS-Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives -
ANSWERS-Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment - ANSWERS-Last BM and characteristics, abdominal
pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should - ANSWERS-Encourage fluids, fiber and
exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in - ANSWERS-Lack of bowel tone which can lead to
dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran) - ANSWERS-antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for? - ANSWERS-Prevention of N/V associated
with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran? - ANSWERS-
PTs with liver failure
, Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns - ANSWERS-5 aminosalicylates;
mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work? - ANSWERS-They
decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) - ANSWERS-
Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff - ANSWERS-Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff - ANSWERS-Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax? - ANSWERS-An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat? - ANSWERS-STDs such as: gonorrhea
and chlamydia
How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required? - ANSWERS-One dose of
1g or 2g.
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male
need to be tested? - ANSWERS-Yes!
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2026 (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? - ANSWERS-Prevention of
chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan - ANSWERS-Drowsiness, EPS such as
tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan - ANSWERS-
Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) - ANSWERS-For PTs with BMI of 30+;
LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Ask pt to
describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is in diet.
,What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli) - ANSWERS-Fiber
laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water? - ANSWERS-Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives -
ANSWERS-Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
Laxative use assessment - ANSWERS-Last BM and characteristics, abdominal
pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should - ANSWERS-Encourage fluids, fiber and
exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in - ANSWERS-Lack of bowel tone which can lead to
dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran) - ANSWERS-antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for? - ANSWERS-Prevention of N/V associated
with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran? - ANSWERS-
PTs with liver failure
, Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns - ANSWERS-5 aminosalicylates;
mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work? - ANSWERS-They
decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) - ANSWERS-
Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff - ANSWERS-Linezolid/zyvox
What kind of infection is c.diff - ANSWERS-Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax? - ANSWERS-An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat? - ANSWERS-STDs such as: gonorrhea
and chlamydia
How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required? - ANSWERS-One dose of
1g or 2g.
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male
need to be tested? - ANSWERS-Yes!