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BSN 315 HESI Pharmacology Exam 2025/ 2026 – RN
Specialty Questions, Verified Answers, and
Comprehensive Nursing Exam Prep||Newest
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Which action is most important for the nurse to implement
prior to the administration of the antiarrhythmic drug
adenosine?
a) Assess pupillary response to light.
b) Instruct the client that facial flushing may occur.
c) Apply continuous cardiac monitoring.
d) Request that family members leave the room. -
ANSWER-c) Apply continuous cardiac monitoring.
Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female
client who just received a prescription for oral
metronidazole for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis?
a) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
b) Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use.
c) Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension.
d) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
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e) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
f) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time. - ANSWER-a) Increase fluid intake, especially
cranberry juice.
d) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
e) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
f) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time.
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring
for a client receiving the antimetabolite cytosine
arabinoside for chemotherapy?
a) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after
infusion.
b) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of
extremities.
c) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
d) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity. -
ANSWER-c) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for
ulcerations.
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After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low
molecular weight heparin (LMWH). During the
administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse
why he is receiving this medication. Which is the best
response for the nurse to provide?
a) This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent
blood clot formation.
b) This medication enhances antibiotics to prevent
infection.
c) This medication dissolves any clots that develop in the
legs.
d) This abdominal injection assists in the healing of the
abdominal wound. - ANSWER-a) This medication is a
blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation.
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
propylthiouracil. The nurse knows that the action of this
drug is to?
a) Decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood.
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b) Increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood.
c) Increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of
T3 produced by the thyroid.
d) Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. -
ANSWER-d) Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid
gland.
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a
client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which
assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired
effect has been achieved?
a) Client states chest pain is relieved.
b) Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90.
c) Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to
90.
d) Client's SaO₂ level increases from 92% to 96%. -
ANSWER-a) Client states chest pain is relieved.
A client is receiving ampicillin sodium for a sinus infection.
The nurse should instruct the client to notify the healthcare
provider immediately if which symptom occurs?
BSN 315 HESI Pharmacology Exam 2025/ 2026 – RN
Specialty Questions, Verified Answers, and
Comprehensive Nursing Exam Prep||Newest
Exam!!!||Newest Update!!!
Which action is most important for the nurse to implement
prior to the administration of the antiarrhythmic drug
adenosine?
a) Assess pupillary response to light.
b) Instruct the client that facial flushing may occur.
c) Apply continuous cardiac monitoring.
d) Request that family members leave the room. -
ANSWER-c) Apply continuous cardiac monitoring.
Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female
client who just received a prescription for oral
metronidazole for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis?
a) Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
b) Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use.
c) Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension.
d) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
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e) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
f) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time. - ANSWER-a) Increase fluid intake, especially
cranberry juice.
d) Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
e) Use condoms until treatment is completed.
f) Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same
time.
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring
for a client receiving the antimetabolite cytosine
arabinoside for chemotherapy?
a) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after
infusion.
b) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of
extremities.
c) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
d) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity. -
ANSWER-c) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for
ulcerations.
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After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low
molecular weight heparin (LMWH). During the
administration of the medication, the client asks the nurse
why he is receiving this medication. Which is the best
response for the nurse to provide?
a) This medication is a blood thinner given to prevent
blood clot formation.
b) This medication enhances antibiotics to prevent
infection.
c) This medication dissolves any clots that develop in the
legs.
d) This abdominal injection assists in the healing of the
abdominal wound. - ANSWER-a) This medication is a
blood thinner given to prevent blood clot formation.
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with
propylthiouracil. The nurse knows that the action of this
drug is to?
a) Decrease the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood.
, 4|Page
b) Increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood.
c) Increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of
T3 produced by the thyroid.
d) Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. -
ANSWER-d) Inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid
gland.
Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a
client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which
assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired
effect has been achieved?
a) Client states chest pain is relieved.
b) Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90.
c) Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to
90.
d) Client's SaO₂ level increases from 92% to 96%. -
ANSWER-a) Client states chest pain is relieved.
A client is receiving ampicillin sodium for a sinus infection.
The nurse should instruct the client to notify the healthcare
provider immediately if which symptom occurs?
