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HESI-RN~311 Pharmacology

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This exam evaluates the nursing student’s understanding of pharmacological principles, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and safe medication administration practices essential for safe and effective client care.

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Q1: A patient with peptic ulcer disease is scheduled to receive doses of pantoprazole IV and sucralfate PO before breakfast at 0800. The patient reports experiencing heartburn. The nurse brings the scheduled medications. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Provide a PRN dose of antacid along with the scheduled medications.
B. Instruct the client to take the dose of sucralfate PO while eating breakfast.
C. Hold the dose of IV pantoprazole until the client has finished eating breakfast.
D. Administer both of the medications before breakfast as scheduled.
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Q2: A client with a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin receives a prescription for cephalexin 500 mg PO twice daily. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Contact the healthcare provider.
B. Give with prescribed antihistamine.
C. Administer the medication as prescribed.
D. Monitor the client for a rash or hives.
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Q4: A client with chronic asthma receives a prescription for montelukast, a leukotriene modifier. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that medication teaching was effective?

A. I should take this medication only when I am having an asthma attack.
B. I will not need to use my inhalers twice a day when I start this medicine.
C. I will take the tablet every evening to control my asthma.
D. This medication will stop an asthma attack immediately.
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Q5: The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with metastatic cancer who is prescribed morphine for bone pain. Which information from the client indicates to the nurse an understanding of the medication?

A. Observe bowel movement pattern and take a stool softener.
B. Do not drink grapefruit juice after taking morphine.
C. Take the benzodiazepine at the same time as taking the morphine.
D. Watch for signs of agitation and record any insomnia.
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Total Questions: 40 practice questions
Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025
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