HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Actual
Exam 2026 | All 160 QUESTIONS
MERGED WITH CORRECT COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS || ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a
beta-blocking agent for treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by
the client demonstrates an understanding of the mechanism of the
medication?
A. It inhibits the aqueous humor production
B. It enhances the aqueous humor outflow
C. It increases the intraocular pressure
D. It prevents extraocular infection - ANSWER-A
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly prescribed a
miotic drug for the treatment of glaucoma. Which information should
the nurse include in the teaching session?
,A. The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow
B. The medication inhibits the aqueous humor production
C. The medication dilates the pupils
D. The medication prevents extraocular infection - ANSWER-A
The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes a medication for an older
adult client who is reporting insomnia, and the HCP instructs the client
to return in two weeks. The nurse should question which prescription?
A Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime
B. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime
C. Temazepam (Restoril) 7.5 milligrams orally at bedtime
D. Ramelteon (Rozerem) 8 milligrams orally at bedtime - ANSWER-B
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a
prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium) 20 mg capsule daily. When
providing this client with discharge teaching, the nurse should include
which instruction?
A. Drink fluids between meals to relieve gastric distress
B. Monitor for an increase in blood pressure during therapy
C. Dissolve capsule contents in fruit juice for easier ingestion
D. Take at same time each day one hour before eating a meal -
ANSWER-D
, A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a
synthetic quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which
information in the client history requires special emphasis by the
nurse?
A. Snacks on dairy products such as yogurt or ice cream
B. Previously had a mild allergic reaction to a cephalosporin
C. Consumes alcoholic drinks occasionally on the weekends
D. works twenty hours a week as a lifeguard at the local pool -
ANSWER-D
The nurse administers the initial dose of a fentanyl (Duragesic)
transdermal patch to a client. Which assessment finding should the
nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
A. The absence of seizures
B. The increase in lactation
C. The presence of bowel sounds
D. The number on the numeric pain scale - ANSWER-D
Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare
provider prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues
the current prescription for another broad spectrum antibiotic. The
medication administration record indicates that the client received the
broad-spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the
nurse implement?
Exam 2026 | All 160 QUESTIONS
MERGED WITH CORRECT COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS || ALREADY GRADED A+ ||
2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
A nurse is providing medication education for a client prescribed a
beta-blocking agent for treatment of glaucoma. Which statement by
the client demonstrates an understanding of the mechanism of the
medication?
A. It inhibits the aqueous humor production
B. It enhances the aqueous humor outflow
C. It increases the intraocular pressure
D. It prevents extraocular infection - ANSWER-A
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a client newly prescribed a
miotic drug for the treatment of glaucoma. Which information should
the nurse include in the teaching session?
,A. The medication enhances the aqueous humor outflow
B. The medication inhibits the aqueous humor production
C. The medication dilates the pupils
D. The medication prevents extraocular infection - ANSWER-A
The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes a medication for an older
adult client who is reporting insomnia, and the HCP instructs the client
to return in two weeks. The nurse should question which prescription?
A Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime
B. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime
C. Temazepam (Restoril) 7.5 milligrams orally at bedtime
D. Ramelteon (Rozerem) 8 milligrams orally at bedtime - ANSWER-B
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a
prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium) 20 mg capsule daily. When
providing this client with discharge teaching, the nurse should include
which instruction?
A. Drink fluids between meals to relieve gastric distress
B. Monitor for an increase in blood pressure during therapy
C. Dissolve capsule contents in fruit juice for easier ingestion
D. Take at same time each day one hour before eating a meal -
ANSWER-D
, A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a
synthetic quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which
information in the client history requires special emphasis by the
nurse?
A. Snacks on dairy products such as yogurt or ice cream
B. Previously had a mild allergic reaction to a cephalosporin
C. Consumes alcoholic drinks occasionally on the weekends
D. works twenty hours a week as a lifeguard at the local pool -
ANSWER-D
The nurse administers the initial dose of a fentanyl (Duragesic)
transdermal patch to a client. Which assessment finding should the
nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
A. The absence of seizures
B. The increase in lactation
C. The presence of bowel sounds
D. The number on the numeric pain scale - ANSWER-D
Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare
provider prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues
the current prescription for another broad spectrum antibiotic. The
medication administration record indicates that the client received the
broad-spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the
nurse implement?
