PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 TEST
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE FINAL PREP
◉ Glaucoma.
Answer: Managed using adrenergic agents and beta-adrenergic
blocking agents.
◉ Hypertension.
Answer: Managed using beta-1 blocking agents.
◉ Heart failure.
Answer: Indicated for treatment with beta-1 agonists to improve
cardiac output.
◉ Asthma.
Answer: Managed with medications that stimulate beta-2 receptors
in the bronchi.
◉ Ibuprofen (Motrin).
Answer: 600 mg PO 4 times a day for rheumatoid arthritis.
,◉ Misoprostol (Cytotec).
Answer: 100 mcg PO prescribed to prevent gastrointestinal
bleeding.
◉ Cytotec.
Answer: A synthetic form of a prostaglandin classified as pregnancy
Category X.
◉ Spironolactone (Aldactone).
Answer: A potassium-sparing diuretic that requires dietary
modifications.
◉ Diet modification for heart failure with Aldactone.
Answer: Refrain from eating foods high in potassium.
◉ Lactulose (Cephulac).
Answer: Administered to reduce blood ammonia by excretion
through stool.
◉ Desired outcome of lactulose.
Answer: Two or three soft stools per day indicate the drug is
performing as intended.
,◉ Naproxen (Naproxen).
Answer: Prescribed twice daily for osteoarthritis.
◉ Effectiveness of Naproxen.
Answer: Therapeutic blood levels are reached in 4 to 6 weeks.
◉ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Answer: Individual responses to these drugs are variable.
◉ Potassium-sparing diuretic.
Answer: A type of diuretic that helps retain potassium.
◉ Pregnancy Category X.
Answer: Indicates a drug that can cause fetal harm.
◉ Gastrointestinal bleeding prevention.
Answer: Cytotec is prescribed to prevent this when taking NSAIDs.
◉ Hyperkalemia.
Answer: A condition to avoid when taking spironolactone.
◉ Fluid intake restriction.
, Answer: Not indicated with the prescription of spironolactone.
◉ Diarrhea as a side effect.
Answer: A common side effect of Cytotec.
◉ Corticosteroids for osteoarthritis.
Answer: Not indicated for pain relief in osteoarthritis.
◉ Dosing frequency for Naproxen.
Answer: Usually prescribed every 8 hours.
◉ Peak effect of Naproxen.
Answer: Occurs one to two hours after administration.
◉ Contraception during intercourse.
Answer: Recommended for clients taking Cytotec to prevent
pregnancy.
◉ Metronidazole (Flagyl) Instructions.
Answer: Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil) Nausea Management.
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE FINAL PREP
◉ Glaucoma.
Answer: Managed using adrenergic agents and beta-adrenergic
blocking agents.
◉ Hypertension.
Answer: Managed using beta-1 blocking agents.
◉ Heart failure.
Answer: Indicated for treatment with beta-1 agonists to improve
cardiac output.
◉ Asthma.
Answer: Managed with medications that stimulate beta-2 receptors
in the bronchi.
◉ Ibuprofen (Motrin).
Answer: 600 mg PO 4 times a day for rheumatoid arthritis.
,◉ Misoprostol (Cytotec).
Answer: 100 mcg PO prescribed to prevent gastrointestinal
bleeding.
◉ Cytotec.
Answer: A synthetic form of a prostaglandin classified as pregnancy
Category X.
◉ Spironolactone (Aldactone).
Answer: A potassium-sparing diuretic that requires dietary
modifications.
◉ Diet modification for heart failure with Aldactone.
Answer: Refrain from eating foods high in potassium.
◉ Lactulose (Cephulac).
Answer: Administered to reduce blood ammonia by excretion
through stool.
◉ Desired outcome of lactulose.
Answer: Two or three soft stools per day indicate the drug is
performing as intended.
,◉ Naproxen (Naproxen).
Answer: Prescribed twice daily for osteoarthritis.
◉ Effectiveness of Naproxen.
Answer: Therapeutic blood levels are reached in 4 to 6 weeks.
◉ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Answer: Individual responses to these drugs are variable.
◉ Potassium-sparing diuretic.
Answer: A type of diuretic that helps retain potassium.
◉ Pregnancy Category X.
Answer: Indicates a drug that can cause fetal harm.
◉ Gastrointestinal bleeding prevention.
Answer: Cytotec is prescribed to prevent this when taking NSAIDs.
◉ Hyperkalemia.
Answer: A condition to avoid when taking spironolactone.
◉ Fluid intake restriction.
, Answer: Not indicated with the prescription of spironolactone.
◉ Diarrhea as a side effect.
Answer: A common side effect of Cytotec.
◉ Corticosteroids for osteoarthritis.
Answer: Not indicated for pain relief in osteoarthritis.
◉ Dosing frequency for Naproxen.
Answer: Usually prescribed every 8 hours.
◉ Peak effect of Naproxen.
Answer: Occurs one to two hours after administration.
◉ Contraception during intercourse.
Answer: Recommended for clients taking Cytotec to prevent
pregnancy.
◉ Metronidazole (Flagyl) Instructions.
Answer: Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil) Nausea Management.
