5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
HESI 315 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024-
2025\COMPLETE VERSION WITH QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \\VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Before administering the D. Coronary artery disease
initial dose of
sumatriptan succinate to
a client with a
migraine headache, it is
most important to
determine if the client's
history includes which
problem?
A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B. Seasonal allergic rhinitis
C. Irritable bowel
syndrome
D. Coronary artery disease
A client receives a 200 mL/hr
prescription for
ciprofloxacin 400 mg
intravenously (IV) Rationale:
every 12 hours which is xmL/hr =
to be infused over an
hour. The IV bag 200 mL x 400 mg = 80,000 = 200 mL/hr
400 mg 1 hr 400
contains ciprofloxacin
400 mg in dextrose 5%in
water (D5W) 200 mL.
How many mL/hr
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,5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
should the nurse
program the infusion
pump to deliver?
Before administering a A. Determine the frequency and consistency of bowel
laxative to a bed fast movements
client, it is most
important for the nurse
to perform which
assessment?
A. Determine the
frequency and
consistency of
bowel movements
B. Observe the skin
integrity of the clients
rectal and sacral
areas
C. Assess the clients
strength in moving
and turning the bed
D. Evaluate the clients
ability to recognize the
urge to defecate
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The nurse is caring for A. Have a chest x-ray prior to your first dose
a client who takes
methotrexate for
rheumatoid arthritis and
is now prescribed
adalimumab. Which
instructions should the
nurse provide the
client?
A. Have a chest x-ray
prior to your first
dose
B. Avoid crowds and
people who are sick
C. Obtain routine
vaccinations as
scheduled
D. Undergo annual eye
examinations
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, 5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
The nurse is reviewing the A. Pancreatitis
history and
physical examination of a
client who will be
receiving asparaginase
(Elspar), an
antineoplastic agent.
The nurse consults with
the registered nurse
regarding the
administration of the
medication if which of
the following is
documented in the
client's history?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
Hormone C. Restlessness
replacement therapy
with levothyroxine
sodium is prescribed for
a client with
hypothyroidism. The
nurse
should instruct the client
to report which symptom
because it indicates that
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HESI 315 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024-
2025\COMPLETE VERSION WITH QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \\VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Before administering the D. Coronary artery disease
initial dose of
sumatriptan succinate to
a client with a
migraine headache, it is
most important to
determine if the client's
history includes which
problem?
A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B. Seasonal allergic rhinitis
C. Irritable bowel
syndrome
D. Coronary artery disease
A client receives a 200 mL/hr
prescription for
ciprofloxacin 400 mg
intravenously (IV) Rationale:
every 12 hours which is xmL/hr =
to be infused over an
hour. The IV bag 200 mL x 400 mg = 80,000 = 200 mL/hr
400 mg 1 hr 400
contains ciprofloxacin
400 mg in dextrose 5%in
water (D5W) 200 mL.
How many mL/hr
/ 1/88
,5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
should the nurse
program the infusion
pump to deliver?
Before administering a A. Determine the frequency and consistency of bowel
laxative to a bed fast movements
client, it is most
important for the nurse
to perform which
assessment?
A. Determine the
frequency and
consistency of
bowel movements
B. Observe the skin
integrity of the clients
rectal and sacral
areas
C. Assess the clients
strength in moving
and turning the bed
D. Evaluate the clients
ability to recognize the
urge to defecate
/ 2/88
,5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
The nurse is caring for A. Have a chest x-ray prior to your first dose
a client who takes
methotrexate for
rheumatoid arthritis and
is now prescribed
adalimumab. Which
instructions should the
nurse provide the
client?
A. Have a chest x-ray
prior to your first
dose
B. Avoid crowds and
people who are sick
C. Obtain routine
vaccinations as
scheduled
D. Undergo annual eye
examinations
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, 5/25/25, 6:01 PM HESI PHARM 315 - 2024 -2025
The nurse is reviewing the A. Pancreatitis
history and
physical examination of a
client who will be
receiving asparaginase
(Elspar), an
antineoplastic agent.
The nurse consults with
the registered nurse
regarding the
administration of the
medication if which of
the following is
documented in the
client's history?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
Hormone C. Restlessness
replacement therapy
with levothyroxine
sodium is prescribed for
a client with
hypothyroidism. The
nurse
should instruct the client
to report which symptom
because it indicates that
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