BSN HESI 315 Pharmacology Exam V1 – 2026/2027 Actual
Questions with Revised Answers, 100% Verified -
Nightingale College
1. What class of drugs is primarily used to treat shock and bronchospasm?
Sympathomimetic drugs
Anticatecholamine drugs
Parasympathetic stimulating drugs
Beta-blocking drugs
2. A patient on Haldol is experiencing severe dizziness and fainting.
Considering their medication regimen, which combination should the nurse
evaluate for potential interaction?
Cymbalta and midodrine
Acetaminophen and midodrine
Hydrochlorothiazide and midodrine
Haldol and midodrine
3. Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in females?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
4. Why is it important for patients to rinse their mouth after using inhalers like
budesonide and fluticasone?
, To prevent oral thrush and reduce side effects.
To increase the absorption of the medication.
To enhance the medication's effectiveness.
To ensure the inhaler is clean for the next use.
5. Describe how androgens can benefit a patient with protein-deficient
malnutrition.
Androgens primarily focus on enhancing carbohydrate metabolism.
Androgens can help by stimulating protein production and
reducing protein breakdown, which is essential for recovery from
malnutrition.
Androgens help by increasing the absorption of nutrients from the
digestive tract.
Androgens reduce the need for dietary protein intake in malnourished
patients.
6. Describe why the combination of Haldol and midodrine is considered
dangerous for a mental health patient.
Haldol can cause liver damage when taken with midodrine.
The combination can lead to significant cardiovascular effects,
including hypotension and increased risk of arrhythmias.
Midodrine increases the effectiveness of Haldol, making it safer.
There are no known interactions between Haldol and midodrine.
7. Why is it important to monitor blood pressure and heart rate in patients
receiving alpha-specific adrenergic agonists?
Blood pressure and heart rate are unrelated to the effects of
adrenergic agonists.
Alpha-specific adrenergic agonists can cause changes in blood
, pressure and heart rate due to their effects on the cardiovascular
system.
Monitoring is necessary to assess for potential allergic reactions to the
medication.
These medications primarily affect respiratory function, making
respiratory monitoring essential.
8. A 75-year-old female patient receiving dobutamine shows signs of decreased
capillary refill time. What should the nurse's immediate action be?
Notify the healthcare provider and assess the patient's vital signs.
Reassess the patient's comfort measures.
Increase the infusion rate of dobutamine.
Administer a dose of oral hydration.
9. Epinephrine stimulates which of the following receptor sites?
α
β1
β2
All of the above
10. What is the primary mechanism of action of ephedrine?
Direct stimulation of adrenergic receptors
Indirect release of endogenous norepinephrine
Inhibition of endogenous norepinephrine synthesis
Blocking of adrenergic receptors
11. When taking Prednisone, what time would a night shift worker take their
medication?
, 12am
2pm
10am
4pm
12. A patient in an emergency room presents with severe bronchospasm. Which
medication class would be most appropriate to administer to alleviate their
symptoms?
Antihistamines
Sympathomimetic drugs
Corticosteroids
Beta-blocking drugs
13. In a clinical scenario where a patient is experiencing severe bronchospasm,
how might ephedrine's action be beneficial?
By stimulating the release of norepinephrine, ephedrine can help
relax bronchial smooth muscle.
By directly constricting blood vessels, ephedrine can increase blood
pressure.
By blocking adrenergic receptors, ephedrine can reduce heart rate.
By increasing dopamine levels, ephedrine can enhance mood.
14. The recommended iv dose of adrenalin in children for the first and for
subsequent doses is:
25 ug/kg
10 ug/kg
20 ug/kg
Questions with Revised Answers, 100% Verified -
Nightingale College
1. What class of drugs is primarily used to treat shock and bronchospasm?
Sympathomimetic drugs
Anticatecholamine drugs
Parasympathetic stimulating drugs
Beta-blocking drugs
2. A patient on Haldol is experiencing severe dizziness and fainting.
Considering their medication regimen, which combination should the nurse
evaluate for potential interaction?
Cymbalta and midodrine
Acetaminophen and midodrine
Hydrochlorothiazide and midodrine
Haldol and midodrine
3. Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in females?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Prolactin
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
4. Why is it important for patients to rinse their mouth after using inhalers like
budesonide and fluticasone?
, To prevent oral thrush and reduce side effects.
To increase the absorption of the medication.
To enhance the medication's effectiveness.
To ensure the inhaler is clean for the next use.
5. Describe how androgens can benefit a patient with protein-deficient
malnutrition.
Androgens primarily focus on enhancing carbohydrate metabolism.
Androgens can help by stimulating protein production and
reducing protein breakdown, which is essential for recovery from
malnutrition.
Androgens help by increasing the absorption of nutrients from the
digestive tract.
Androgens reduce the need for dietary protein intake in malnourished
patients.
6. Describe why the combination of Haldol and midodrine is considered
dangerous for a mental health patient.
Haldol can cause liver damage when taken with midodrine.
The combination can lead to significant cardiovascular effects,
including hypotension and increased risk of arrhythmias.
Midodrine increases the effectiveness of Haldol, making it safer.
There are no known interactions between Haldol and midodrine.
7. Why is it important to monitor blood pressure and heart rate in patients
receiving alpha-specific adrenergic agonists?
Blood pressure and heart rate are unrelated to the effects of
adrenergic agonists.
Alpha-specific adrenergic agonists can cause changes in blood
, pressure and heart rate due to their effects on the cardiovascular
system.
Monitoring is necessary to assess for potential allergic reactions to the
medication.
These medications primarily affect respiratory function, making
respiratory monitoring essential.
8. A 75-year-old female patient receiving dobutamine shows signs of decreased
capillary refill time. What should the nurse's immediate action be?
Notify the healthcare provider and assess the patient's vital signs.
Reassess the patient's comfort measures.
Increase the infusion rate of dobutamine.
Administer a dose of oral hydration.
9. Epinephrine stimulates which of the following receptor sites?
α
β1
β2
All of the above
10. What is the primary mechanism of action of ephedrine?
Direct stimulation of adrenergic receptors
Indirect release of endogenous norepinephrine
Inhibition of endogenous norepinephrine synthesis
Blocking of adrenergic receptors
11. When taking Prednisone, what time would a night shift worker take their
medication?
, 12am
2pm
10am
4pm
12. A patient in an emergency room presents with severe bronchospasm. Which
medication class would be most appropriate to administer to alleviate their
symptoms?
Antihistamines
Sympathomimetic drugs
Corticosteroids
Beta-blocking drugs
13. In a clinical scenario where a patient is experiencing severe bronchospasm,
how might ephedrine's action be beneficial?
By stimulating the release of norepinephrine, ephedrine can help
relax bronchial smooth muscle.
By directly constricting blood vessels, ephedrine can increase blood
pressure.
By blocking adrenergic receptors, ephedrine can reduce heart rate.
By increasing dopamine levels, ephedrine can enhance mood.
14. The recommended iv dose of adrenalin in children for the first and for
subsequent doses is:
25 ug/kg
10 ug/kg
20 ug/kg
