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HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
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
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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
, 3
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
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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!
HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
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
, 2
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
, 3
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
, 4
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!
