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2026 HESI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
EXAM 2026-2027 ALL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM
2026 LATEST EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED
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
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client who recently received a
prescription for clozapine (Clozaril). Which instruction should be included in
this client's teaching plan?
A. Avoid prolonged sun exposure
B. Rise slowly from a lying position
C. Do not eat any aged cheese
D. Take as needed for anxiety
B
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A client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) tablets. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
A. Take the medication at least an hour before every meal
B. Monitor your pulse for 60 seconds before administration
C. Place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times
D. REsume normal activities after chest pain relief is obtained
C
Which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) following neurosurgery? (select all that apply)
A. Mood swings
B. Decreased appetite
C. Increased weight gain
D. Serum glucose level of 65 mg/dl
E. Delayed incisional wound healing
F. Serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl
A,C,E,F
A client prescribed sulfisoxazole for a urinary tract infection (UTI) reports
nausea and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which additional
assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider
immediately?
A. Rash
B. Diarrhea
C. Hematuria
D. Muscle cramping
A
What teaching should the nurse provide a client who has received a new
prescription for sildenafil (Viagra)? (select all that apply)
A. Frequent use can lead to the development of hypertension
B. Most effective if taken after at least 6 hours of REM sleep
C. Take within 30 to 60 minutes of sexual stimulation
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D. Report rebound priapism that occurs for 4 hours or more
E. Can cause facial flushing and headache
C,D,E
A client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate (deop-
provera). Which physical finding should the nurse instruct the client is an
expected side effect of the medication?
A. leg or calf pain
B headaches or visual changes
C. Vaginal bleeding or spotting
D. Jaundice or angioedema
C
A client who is receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondnsetron (zofran).
Which side effect should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. headache
B. dry mouth
C. impaired taste
D. blurred vision
A
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Which medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to
prescribe for the client? (select all that apply)
A. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
B. Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin)
C. Misoprostol (cytotec)
D. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
E. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
F. Sucralfate (Carafate)
A,D,E
The nurse is preparing to administer esomeprazole to a client for the
management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which finding in the
client's history should the nurse hold the medication and notify the healthcare
2026 HESI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
EXAM 2026-2027 ALL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM
2026 LATEST EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED
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
The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client who recently received a
prescription for clozapine (Clozaril). Which instruction should be included in
this client's teaching plan?
A. Avoid prolonged sun exposure
B. Rise slowly from a lying position
C. Do not eat any aged cheese
D. Take as needed for anxiety
B
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A client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) tablets. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
A. Take the medication at least an hour before every meal
B. Monitor your pulse for 60 seconds before administration
C. Place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times
D. REsume normal activities after chest pain relief is obtained
C
Which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving
dexamethasone (Decadron) following neurosurgery? (select all that apply)
A. Mood swings
B. Decreased appetite
C. Increased weight gain
D. Serum glucose level of 65 mg/dl
E. Delayed incisional wound healing
F. Serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl
A,C,E,F
A client prescribed sulfisoxazole for a urinary tract infection (UTI) reports
nausea and gastric upset since starting the medication. Which additional
assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider
immediately?
A. Rash
B. Diarrhea
C. Hematuria
D. Muscle cramping
A
What teaching should the nurse provide a client who has received a new
prescription for sildenafil (Viagra)? (select all that apply)
A. Frequent use can lead to the development of hypertension
B. Most effective if taken after at least 6 hours of REM sleep
C. Take within 30 to 60 minutes of sexual stimulation
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D. Report rebound priapism that occurs for 4 hours or more
E. Can cause facial flushing and headache
C,D,E
A client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate (deop-
provera). Which physical finding should the nurse instruct the client is an
expected side effect of the medication?
A. leg or calf pain
B headaches or visual changes
C. Vaginal bleeding or spotting
D. Jaundice or angioedema
C
A client who is receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondnsetron (zofran).
Which side effect should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. headache
B. dry mouth
C. impaired taste
D. blurred vision
A
A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Which medications should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to
prescribe for the client? (select all that apply)
A. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
B. Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin)
C. Misoprostol (cytotec)
D. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
E. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
F. Sucralfate (Carafate)
A,D,E
The nurse is preparing to administer esomeprazole to a client for the
management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which finding in the
client's history should the nurse hold the medication and notify the healthcare
