BSN HESI 315 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM V2
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A client who is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant
staphylococcus aureus receives a prescription for vancomycin
(Vancocin). Which assessment should the nurse perform to identify
a potential adverse effect?
A. Whisper test
B. Romberg test
C. Tactile discrimination
D. Skin turgor. Answer: A
◉ A client with chronic pancreatitis receives a new prescription for
pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which instruction is most important for
the nurse to include in this client's teaching?
A. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
B. Stay away from products containing alcohol
C. Ingest 8 oz of grapefruit juice with the medication
D. Take the medication when consuming food. Answer: D
, ◉ A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10
mg once a day in the evening. The client asks the nurse, "When
should I begin to feel better?" How should the nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. Within 24 hours
C. in about 12 hours
D. 30 mins to 1 hr. Answer: B
◉ A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for
minocycline (minocin). Which side effect is most important for the
nurse to instruct the client to report?
A. Loss of balance and dizziness
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Headache and mouth sores
D. Abdominal pain and diarrhea. Answer: A
◉ A client's prescription of prednisone for the management of
asthma is to be discontinued. Which information is important for the
nurse to give the client?
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A client who is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant
staphylococcus aureus receives a prescription for vancomycin
(Vancocin). Which assessment should the nurse perform to identify
a potential adverse effect?
A. Whisper test
B. Romberg test
C. Tactile discrimination
D. Skin turgor. Answer: A
◉ A client with chronic pancreatitis receives a new prescription for
pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which instruction is most important for
the nurse to include in this client's teaching?
A. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
B. Stay away from products containing alcohol
C. Ingest 8 oz of grapefruit juice with the medication
D. Take the medication when consuming food. Answer: D
, ◉ A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10
mg once a day in the evening. The client asks the nurse, "When
should I begin to feel better?" How should the nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. Within 24 hours
C. in about 12 hours
D. 30 mins to 1 hr. Answer: B
◉ A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for
minocycline (minocin). Which side effect is most important for the
nurse to instruct the client to report?
A. Loss of balance and dizziness
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Headache and mouth sores
D. Abdominal pain and diarrhea. Answer: A
◉ A client's prescription of prednisone for the management of
asthma is to be discontinued. Which information is important for the
nurse to give the client?
