BSN HESI 315 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Osteoporosis. Answer: Condition characterized by weak, brittle
bones.
◉ NSAID. Answer: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
◉ Rhinitis. Answer: Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes.
◉ Oseltamivir. Answer: Antiviral medication for influenza treatment.
◉ Antibiotics. Answer: Medications ineffective against viral infections.
◉ Rifampin. Answer: Antitubercular medication used for tuberculosis.
◉ Scleral icterus. Answer: Yellowing of the sclera indicating jaundice.
◉ Methotrexate. Answer: Medication for rheumatoid arthritis
management.
,◉ Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Answer: Patient-administered
pain relief method.
◉ Benzonatate. Answer: Antitussive medication for cough relief.
◉ Coughing spells. Answer: Episodes of uncontrollable coughing.
◉ Contraception. Answer: Methods to prevent pregnancy.
◉ Chest X-ray. Answer: Radiographic imaging of the chest.
◉ Annual eye examinations. Answer: Yearly check-ups for eye health.
◉ Nasal discharge. Answer: Mucus secretion from the nasal passages.
◉ Bronchial secretions. Answer: Mucus produced in the bronchial tubes.
◉ Influenza vaccination. Answer: Immunization against influenza virus.
◉ Health care provider. Answer: Professional responsible for patient
care.
, ◉ Prescription medication. Answer: Medication prescribed by a licensed
provider.
◉ Post-operative care. Answer: Care provided after surgical procedures.
◉ Patient assessment. Answer: Evaluation of a patient's health status.
◉ Respirations. Answer: Measured at 8 breaths per minute.
◉ Nausea. Answer: Occurs immediately after eating.
◉ Heart Rate. Answer: Measured at 106 beats per minute.
◉ Rosuvastatin. Answer: Medication to lower cholesterol levels.
◉ Serum Cholesterol Level. Answer: Evaluates effectiveness of
cholesterol medications.
◉ Emphysema. Answer: Condition causing difficulty in breathing.
◉ Wheezing. Answer: Audible sound indicating airway obstruction.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Osteoporosis. Answer: Condition characterized by weak, brittle
bones.
◉ NSAID. Answer: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
◉ Rhinitis. Answer: Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes.
◉ Oseltamivir. Answer: Antiviral medication for influenza treatment.
◉ Antibiotics. Answer: Medications ineffective against viral infections.
◉ Rifampin. Answer: Antitubercular medication used for tuberculosis.
◉ Scleral icterus. Answer: Yellowing of the sclera indicating jaundice.
◉ Methotrexate. Answer: Medication for rheumatoid arthritis
management.
,◉ Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Answer: Patient-administered
pain relief method.
◉ Benzonatate. Answer: Antitussive medication for cough relief.
◉ Coughing spells. Answer: Episodes of uncontrollable coughing.
◉ Contraception. Answer: Methods to prevent pregnancy.
◉ Chest X-ray. Answer: Radiographic imaging of the chest.
◉ Annual eye examinations. Answer: Yearly check-ups for eye health.
◉ Nasal discharge. Answer: Mucus secretion from the nasal passages.
◉ Bronchial secretions. Answer: Mucus produced in the bronchial tubes.
◉ Influenza vaccination. Answer: Immunization against influenza virus.
◉ Health care provider. Answer: Professional responsible for patient
care.
, ◉ Prescription medication. Answer: Medication prescribed by a licensed
provider.
◉ Post-operative care. Answer: Care provided after surgical procedures.
◉ Patient assessment. Answer: Evaluation of a patient's health status.
◉ Respirations. Answer: Measured at 8 breaths per minute.
◉ Nausea. Answer: Occurs immediately after eating.
◉ Heart Rate. Answer: Measured at 106 beats per minute.
◉ Rosuvastatin. Answer: Medication to lower cholesterol levels.
◉ Serum Cholesterol Level. Answer: Evaluates effectiveness of
cholesterol medications.
◉ Emphysema. Answer: Condition causing difficulty in breathing.
◉ Wheezing. Answer: Audible sound indicating airway obstruction.
