BSN 315 Pharmacology II HESI Exam Questions and Answers
|Fall 2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered?
a. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia
b. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis
c. When unable to eat during sick days.
When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur
Correct Answer
When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur
Question 2
After starting an IV dose of sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®), the nurse notes that the patient is having difficulty breathing, his
face is flushed, and he complains of back pain. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is this patient most likely
experiencing?
A. Cytotoxic
B. Serum sickness
C. Anaphylactic
D. Infectious
Correct Answer
Anaphylactic
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,Question 3
A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began using the herbal
supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this
client?
a. Anxiety and headaches increase with the use of ginkgo biloba.
a. Nausea and diarrhea can occur when using this supplement.
b. Ginkgo biloba use should be limited and not taken during pregnancy.
c. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo.
Correct Answer
Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo.
Question 4
In explaining the benefits of the combination anti-infective drug code TMPSMZ (Bactrim) to a client receiving the
medication for a urinary tract infection, more rationale to the nurse provide?
A. Each drug could cause damage to the kidneys if taken separately
B. One drug reduces the risk of side effects caused by the drug
C. while one drug provide relief, the other fights the infection
D. the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
Correct Answer
The two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
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,Question 5
.A client is being discharged with a prescription for sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) to treat ulcerative colitis. Which instruction
should the nurse provide to this client prior to discharge?
A. Maintain good oral hygiene.
B. Take the medication 30 minutes before a meal.
C. Discontinue use of the drug gradually.
D. Drink eight glasses of fluid a day.
Correct Answer
D. Drink eight glasses of fluid a day.
Question 6
A client with HIV who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse, "Why do I need to take all of these
medications for TB?" What information should the nurse provide?
A. Antiretroviral medications decrease the efficacy of the TB drugs.
B. Multiple drugs prevent the development of resistant organisms.
C. Duration of the medication regimen is shortened.
D. Potential adverse drug reactions are minimized.
Correct Answer
Multiple drugs prevent the development of resistant organisms.
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, Question 7
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of warfarin to a patient. Based on the nurse's knowledge of this drug, the nurse
knows to monitor for which of the following side effects?
A. Black stools
B. Constipation
C. Abdominal bloating
D. Back pain
Correct Answer
Black stools
Question 8
A client with mild Parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). Which statement accurately describes the action
of this medication?
A. Viral organisms that cause Parkinsonism are eliminated.
B. Acetylcholine in the myoneural junction is enhanced.
C. Dopamine in the central nervous system is increased.
D. Norepinephrine release is reduced within the periphery.
Correct Answer
Dopamine in the central nervous system is increased.
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|Fall 2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered?
a. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia
b. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis
c. When unable to eat during sick days.
When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur
Correct Answer
When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur
Question 2
After starting an IV dose of sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®), the nurse notes that the patient is having difficulty breathing, his
face is flushed, and he complains of back pain. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is this patient most likely
experiencing?
A. Cytotoxic
B. Serum sickness
C. Anaphylactic
D. Infectious
Correct Answer
Anaphylactic
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,Question 3
A female client with multiple sclerosis reports having less fatigue and improved memory since she began using the herbal
supplement, ginkgo biloba. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this
client?
a. Anxiety and headaches increase with the use of ginkgo biloba.
a. Nausea and diarrhea can occur when using this supplement.
b. Ginkgo biloba use should be limited and not taken during pregnancy.
c. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo.
Correct Answer
Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interact with ginkgo.
Question 4
In explaining the benefits of the combination anti-infective drug code TMPSMZ (Bactrim) to a client receiving the
medication for a urinary tract infection, more rationale to the nurse provide?
A. Each drug could cause damage to the kidneys if taken separately
B. One drug reduces the risk of side effects caused by the drug
C. while one drug provide relief, the other fights the infection
D. the two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
Correct Answer
The two drugs work together to reduce resistance of the bacterial infection of symptoms
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,Question 5
.A client is being discharged with a prescription for sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) to treat ulcerative colitis. Which instruction
should the nurse provide to this client prior to discharge?
A. Maintain good oral hygiene.
B. Take the medication 30 minutes before a meal.
C. Discontinue use of the drug gradually.
D. Drink eight glasses of fluid a day.
Correct Answer
D. Drink eight glasses of fluid a day.
Question 6
A client with HIV who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse, "Why do I need to take all of these
medications for TB?" What information should the nurse provide?
A. Antiretroviral medications decrease the efficacy of the TB drugs.
B. Multiple drugs prevent the development of resistant organisms.
C. Duration of the medication regimen is shortened.
D. Potential adverse drug reactions are minimized.
Correct Answer
Multiple drugs prevent the development of resistant organisms.
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, Question 7
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of warfarin to a patient. Based on the nurse's knowledge of this drug, the nurse
knows to monitor for which of the following side effects?
A. Black stools
B. Constipation
C. Abdominal bloating
D. Back pain
Correct Answer
Black stools
Question 8
A client with mild Parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). Which statement accurately describes the action
of this medication?
A. Viral organisms that cause Parkinsonism are eliminated.
B. Acetylcholine in the myoneural junction is enhanced.
C. Dopamine in the central nervous system is increased.
D. Norepinephrine release is reduced within the periphery.
Correct Answer
Dopamine in the central nervous system is increased.
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