Pharmacology HESI Exam Test Bank
2025 Exam 2026 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) - ANSWER-Neurological complications, such as hand tremors, occur
in about 50% of clients taking cyclosporine.
Loperamide (Imodium) - ANSWER-Antidiarrheal agent that should be used with caution in
clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis.
Albuterol (Proventil) tablets - ANSWER-Administering the dose with a snack helps alleviate
nausea as a side effect.
Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Hypokalemia places the client at greatest
risk for dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug therapy.
Warfarin therapy - ANSWER-Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be monitored regularly for
clients with PE.
Thyroid replacement hormone toxicity - ANSWER-Tachycardia and chest pain are adverse effects
indicating toxicity.
Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal attack - ANSWER-Desired effect achieved when the client
states chest pain is relieved.
, Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) - ANSWER-Apply at least 4 hours prior to departure to
prevent motion sickness.
Adenosine (Adenocard) - ANSWER-Apply continuous cardiac monitoring prior to administration
as it is used to restore normal sinus rhythm.
Clonidine (Catapres) via transdermal patch - ANSWER-Desired effect achieved when blood
pressure decreases from 180/120 to 140/70.
Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase - ANSWER-When headache occurs, administer the 60
mg dose and a PRN dose of acetaminophen.
Imdur - ANSWER-A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to headaches controlled with
acetaminophen until tolerance develops.
Beta-adrenergic blockers - ANSWER-Medications like propranolol that can cause serious adverse
effects such as wheezing, hypotension, and AV block.
Naloxone (Narcan) - ANSWER-A narcotic antagonist used to reverse respiratory depression
effects of opiate overdose, indicated by a normal respiratory rate.
Myxedema - ANSWER-A condition resulting from thyroid hormone deficiency, contraindicating
narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics.
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - ANSWER-Prescribed for osteoarthritis but contraindicated in individuals
allergic to sulfa due to its sulfur molecule content.
2025 Exam 2026 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) - ANSWER-Neurological complications, such as hand tremors, occur
in about 50% of clients taking cyclosporine.
Loperamide (Imodium) - ANSWER-Antidiarrheal agent that should be used with caution in
clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis.
Albuterol (Proventil) tablets - ANSWER-Administering the dose with a snack helps alleviate
nausea as a side effect.
Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Hypokalemia places the client at greatest
risk for dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug therapy.
Warfarin therapy - ANSWER-Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be monitored regularly for
clients with PE.
Thyroid replacement hormone toxicity - ANSWER-Tachycardia and chest pain are adverse effects
indicating toxicity.
Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal attack - ANSWER-Desired effect achieved when the client
states chest pain is relieved.
, Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) - ANSWER-Apply at least 4 hours prior to departure to
prevent motion sickness.
Adenosine (Adenocard) - ANSWER-Apply continuous cardiac monitoring prior to administration
as it is used to restore normal sinus rhythm.
Clonidine (Catapres) via transdermal patch - ANSWER-Desired effect achieved when blood
pressure decreases from 180/120 to 140/70.
Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase - ANSWER-When headache occurs, administer the 60
mg dose and a PRN dose of acetaminophen.
Imdur - ANSWER-A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to headaches controlled with
acetaminophen until tolerance develops.
Beta-adrenergic blockers - ANSWER-Medications like propranolol that can cause serious adverse
effects such as wheezing, hypotension, and AV block.
Naloxone (Narcan) - ANSWER-A narcotic antagonist used to reverse respiratory depression
effects of opiate overdose, indicated by a normal respiratory rate.
Myxedema - ANSWER-A condition resulting from thyroid hormone deficiency, contraindicating
narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics.
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - ANSWER-Prescribed for osteoarthritis but contraindicated in individuals
allergic to sulfa due to its sulfur molecule content.
