HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS (2025) (55
Q&A) (A+ GRADED)
HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 2025
1. After receiving five doses of filgrastim the nurse notes that the client’s white blood cell count has
increased from 2500/mm (2.5* 10/LSI) to 5,000/mm(5* 10/LSI). What action should the nurse
implement?
A. Assess the client’s vital signs
B. Implement neutropenic precautions
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C. Review the client’s culture and sensitivity reports
D. Inform the client that the medication has been effective
Answer: B. Implement neutropenic precautions
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2. The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin
hydrochloride (Cipro) tablets, which were prescribed because of suspected anthrax exposure. Which
instructions should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Increase fluid intake while taking the medication
B. Crush and mix the tablets with pudding if you have trouble swallowing the tablets
C. Use NSAIDs to relieve mild joint aches and pains caused by the medication
D. Report any tendon pain or swelling to the HCP immediately
E. Limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds
Answers: A, D, and E
3. A client with chronic lower back pain has been taking the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) ibuprofen, by mouth twice a day for several months. Which assessment is most important for
the nurse to complete?
A. Assess back pain using numeric scale
B. Palpate volume of pedal pulses
C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
D. Evaluate ongoing sleep patterns
Answer: C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
4. A 48 year-old male client tells the nurse that he obtained sildenafil without a prescription over the
internet and asks the nurse if it is safe to take. In addition to advising the client to obtain medical
evaluation. It is important that the nurse immediately determine if he takes what other type of
medication?
A. Anticoagulants, such as warfarin
B. Statins, such as atorvastatin
C. Nitrates, such as nitroglycerine
D. Analgesics, such as acetaminophen
Answer: C. Nitrates, such as nitroglycerine
5. A client recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease receives a prescription for
donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Which content should the nurse include in the
client medication teaching?
A. Discuss the fact that Aricept may slow the progression of the disease over the next year.
B. Instruct the client to get monthly liver function studies to assess for liver failure
C. Encourage the client to avoid foods high in Vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables
D. Explain that the psychiatrist has prescribed the maximum dose and will decrease it gradually
Answer: A. Discuss the fact that Aricept may slow the progression of the disease over the next year
6. The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new prescription
for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weight change in the last month
Answer: A. Liver function laboratory results
7. The nurse is preparing a client with COPD and a chronic productive cough for discharged home.
Which prescribed medication should the nurse review with the client to manage this symptom
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Q&A) (A+ GRADED)
HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM 2025
1. After receiving five doses of filgrastim the nurse notes that the client’s white blood cell count has
increased from 2500/mm (2.5* 10/LSI) to 5,000/mm(5* 10/LSI). What action should the nurse
implement?
A. Assess the client’s vital signs
B. Implement neutropenic precautions
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,HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS (2025) (55
Q&A) (A+ GRADED)
C. Review the client’s culture and sensitivity reports
D. Inform the client that the medication has been effective
Answer: B. Implement neutropenic precautions
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, HESI PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS (2025) (55
Q&A) (A+ GRADED)
2. The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin
hydrochloride (Cipro) tablets, which were prescribed because of suspected anthrax exposure. Which
instructions should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Increase fluid intake while taking the medication
B. Crush and mix the tablets with pudding if you have trouble swallowing the tablets
C. Use NSAIDs to relieve mild joint aches and pains caused by the medication
D. Report any tendon pain or swelling to the HCP immediately
E. Limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds
Answers: A, D, and E
3. A client with chronic lower back pain has been taking the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) ibuprofen, by mouth twice a day for several months. Which assessment is most important for
the nurse to complete?
A. Assess back pain using numeric scale
B. Palpate volume of pedal pulses
C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
D. Evaluate ongoing sleep patterns
Answer: C. Determine presence of abdominal pain
4. A 48 year-old male client tells the nurse that he obtained sildenafil without a prescription over the
internet and asks the nurse if it is safe to take. In addition to advising the client to obtain medical
evaluation. It is important that the nurse immediately determine if he takes what other type of
medication?
A. Anticoagulants, such as warfarin
B. Statins, such as atorvastatin
C. Nitrates, such as nitroglycerine
D. Analgesics, such as acetaminophen
Answer: C. Nitrates, such as nitroglycerine
5. A client recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease receives a prescription for
donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Which content should the nurse include in the
client medication teaching?
A. Discuss the fact that Aricept may slow the progression of the disease over the next year.
B. Instruct the client to get monthly liver function studies to assess for liver failure
C. Encourage the client to avoid foods high in Vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables
D. Explain that the psychiatrist has prescribed the maximum dose and will decrease it gradually
Answer: A. Discuss the fact that Aricept may slow the progression of the disease over the next year
6. The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new prescription
for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weight change in the last month
Answer: A. Liver function laboratory results
7. The nurse is preparing a client with COPD and a chronic productive cough for discharged home.
Which prescribed medication should the nurse review with the client to manage this symptom
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