HESI PRACTICE EXAM PHARM BSN 315 FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ 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?
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ 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?
