WGU D440 HESI Pharmacology Practice Test Bank Final EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
WITH RATIONALES/ EVOLVE HESI Pharmacology EXAM 2026-2027
(NEWEST!)
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) asks the nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best
explanation to provide the client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
C. It will improve esophageal peristalsis
D. It will neutralize gastric secretions
A
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
A. Obtain peak and trough serum levels so the aminoglycoside antibiotic can be
initiated
B. Administer the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as
possible
C. Withhold antibiotic administration until the healthcare provider clarifies the
prescriptions
D. Schedule the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic for the following
day
B
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
WITH RATIONALES/ EVOLVE HESI Pharmacology EXAM 2026-2027
(NEWEST!)
A client newly prescribed esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) asks the nurse how the medication will help. Which is the best
explanation to provide the client?
A. It will promote rapid tissue healing
B. It will increase gastric emptying
C. It will improve esophageal peristalsis
D. It will neutralize gastric secretions
A
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
A. Obtain peak and trough serum levels so the aminoglycoside antibiotic can be
initiated
B. Administer the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as
possible
C. Withhold antibiotic administration until the healthcare provider clarifies the
prescriptions
D. Schedule the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic for the following
day
B
