HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam questions and
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan?
- correct answer Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan
- correct answer Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan
- correct answer Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli)
- correct answer For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is in
diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water?
- correct answer Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives
- correct answer Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
,Laxative use assessment
- correct answer Last BM and characteristics, abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and
fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should
- correct answer Encourage fluids, fiber and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in
- correct answer Lack of bowel tone which can lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran)
- correct answer antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for?
- correct answer Prevention of N/V associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran?
- correct answer PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns
- correct answer 5 aminosalicylates; mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work?
- correct answer They decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine)
- correct answer Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff
- correct answer Linezolid/zyvox
, What kind of infection is c.diff
- correct answer Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax?
- correct answer An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat?
- correct answer STDs such as: gonorrhea and chlamydia
How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required?
- correct answer One dose of 1g or 2g.
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male need to be tested?
- correct answer Yes!
azithromycin/zithromax can cause what?
- correct answer Hepatotoxicity- elevated liver enzymes
What is nitrofurantoin/cipro used for?
- correct answer An antibiotic for UTI
nitrofurantoin/cipro side effect
- correct answer Hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, neuropathy
nitrofurantoin/cipro nursing considerations
- correct answer Give with milk or meals check LFTs. Watch for numbness or tingling of extremities this
can be an irreversible peripheral neuropathy
Drug of choice for treating c.diff?
- correct answer Metronidazole/flagyl
When is metronidazole/flagyl to be taken?
- correct answer With food and around the clock
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan?
- correct answer Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis
Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan
- correct answer Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors
Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan
- correct answer Tremors
What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli)
- correct answer For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control
SE of xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Oily stool and flatulence
Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Ask pt to describe dietary intake since SE are increased if greater than 30% of fat is in
diet.
What can decrease side effects of xenical (orlistat or alli)
- correct answer Fiber laxatives like Metamucil help decrease SE by binding to the fat.
Which type of fluids need plenty of water?
- correct answer Bulk forming laxatives
Why do you need plenty of fluids when taking bulk forming laxatives
- correct answer Because they can produce esophageal and or intestinal obstruction
,Laxative use assessment
- correct answer Last BM and characteristics, abdominal pain, fever and obstruction. Assess dietary and
fluid intake.
With laxative use the nurse should
- correct answer Encourage fluids, fiber and exercise as tolerated/indicated
Laxative use and result in
- correct answer Lack of bowel tone which can lead to dependency
what is ondansetron (zofran)
- correct answer antiemetic
What is ondansetron (zofran)used for?
- correct answer Prevention of N/V associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who should you use caution with when giving ondansetron/zofran?
- correct answer PTs with liver failure
Drugs for ulcerative colitis and crohns
- correct answer 5 aminosalicylates; mesalamie, sulfasalazine.
How do 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine) work?
- correct answer They decrease GI inflammation
Side effects of 5 aminosalicylates; (mesalamie, sulfasalazine)
- correct answer Nausea, rash, arthralgia, hematological disorders
Which drug can cause colitis/c.diff
- correct answer Linezolid/zyvox
, What kind of infection is c.diff
- correct answer Suprainfection
What is azithromycin/zithromax?
- correct answer An antibiotic
What does azithromycin/zithromax treat?
- correct answer STDs such as: gonorrhea and chlamydia
How much azithromycin/zithromax is usually required?
- correct answer One dose of 1g or 2g.
If a female pt has trichomonas (any STI) and is asymptomatic does the male need to be tested?
- correct answer Yes!
azithromycin/zithromax can cause what?
- correct answer Hepatotoxicity- elevated liver enzymes
What is nitrofurantoin/cipro used for?
- correct answer An antibiotic for UTI
nitrofurantoin/cipro side effect
- correct answer Hepatotoxicity, skin reactions, neuropathy
nitrofurantoin/cipro nursing considerations
- correct answer Give with milk or meals check LFTs. Watch for numbness or tingling of extremities this
can be an irreversible peripheral neuropathy
Drug of choice for treating c.diff?
- correct answer Metronidazole/flagyl
When is metronidazole/flagyl to be taken?
- correct answer With food and around the clock
