Pharmacology HESI & NCLEX Review 2026 | Latest Questions, Answers & Exam Success Guide

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• Comprehensive Pharmacology review notes C C C




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1. A male client who has been taking a high dose of a nonsteroidal anti-
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inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic complaining of gastric pain and
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blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes
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esomeprazole. Which information should the client include in the nurse's teaching
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plan?
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A. Once pain subsides, NSAID therapy can be continued
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B. Resume a diet that consists of milk, cream, and bland foods
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C. Notify the healthcare provider of the passage of black stool
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D. Call the clinic if diarrhea or headache occur when taking esomeprazole
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Correct Answer: C C C




2. When administering zolpidem to an older client, which computer documentation
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indicates that the desired outcome has been achieved?
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A. Sleeps soundly through the night
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B. Decreased episodes of incontinence
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C. Exhibits fewer emotional outburst
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D. Improved ability to concentrate
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Correct Answer: A C C




3. A male client with a fungal infection of the toenail reports to the nurse that he has
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been applying an over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment to the infection daily
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for two weeks without any improvement. Which action should the nurse take?
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A. Instruct the client to obtain a prescription for oral terbinafine
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B. Suggest that the client use the ointment twice a day to be more effective
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C. Reassure that the treatment of fungus-infected toenails often takes several
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months
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D. Advise the client to obtain a prescription-strength formulation of the ointment
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,Correct Answer: A C C




4. A client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) has a prescription for sucralfate. The liquid
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form of the medication is not currently available in the pharmacy and tablets have
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been delivered to the medication dispensing system. Which action should the
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nurse include when administering the medication?
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A. Crush the tablet and mix it with water separately from other medications
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B. Crush the tablet and mix it with other crushed tablets diluted in water
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C. Withhold the medication until a liquid form is available on the nursing unit
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D. Crush the tablet and mix it with other liquid medications for administration
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Correct Answer: A C C




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5. A client with chronic asthma receives a prescription for montelukast, a
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leukotriene modifier. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that
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medication teaching was effective?
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A. "I should take this medication only when I am having an asthma attack"
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B. "I will take the tablet every evening to control my asthma"
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C. "This medication will stop an asthma attack immediately"
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D. "I will not need to use my inhalers twice a day when I start this medication"
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Correct Answer: B C C




6. The nurse is planning to administer the antiulcer GI agent sucralfate to a client
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with peptic ulcer disease. Which action should the nurse include in this client's plan
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of care?
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A. Assess for secondary Candida infection
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B. Administer sucralfate once a day, preferably at bedtime
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, C. Give sucralfate on an empty stomach
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D. Monitor for electrolyte imbalance
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Correct Answer: C C C




7. A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a
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prescription for epoetin alfa two months ago. Which client finding best indicates
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that the medication is effective?
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A. Reports of increased energy levels and decreased fatigue
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B. Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects
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C. Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods
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D. Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L)
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Correct Answer: D C C




8. The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol's solution, a
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strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse
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schedule the administration of these medications?
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A. Administer iodine one hour before PTU
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B. Offer both drugs together with a meal
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C. Schedule both medications at bedtime
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D. Give parental dose once every 24 hours
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Correct Answer: B C C




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9. Twenty minutes after the nurse starts a secondary IV infusion of cefepime 2
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grams using an infusion pump to deliver the dose in one hour, the client reports
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feeling nauseated. Which action should the nurse implement?
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