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RN-HESI Pharmacology Final Exam

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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 client who is taking an oral contraceptive receives a new prescription for erythromycin. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

A. Take the medications at least 12 hours apart.
B. Stop the oral contraceptive immediately.
C. Use an additional form of contraception.
D. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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Q2: To control asthma, a client in a residential treatment facility uses a fluticasone propionate and salmeterol discus inhalation system, which provides an inhaled powdered form of these combined medications. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client’s caregivers?

A. Explain that the client should not use the discus more than twice daily.
B. Clients using the discus may experience decreased blood pressure.
C. When using the discus, have the client breathe out rapidly into the mouthpiece.
D. Offer the discus to the client for use during an acute asthma attack.
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Q3: The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

A. The medications can decrease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related complications.
B. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level.
C. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
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Q5: A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
C. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
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Total Questions: 54 practice questions
Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
Domain: Hesi Pharmacology
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025
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