GCU A&P HESI EXAM PRACTICE EXAM
2025/2026 WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril)-correct answersUsed to treat hypertension and heart failure by relaxing
blood vessels. Side effects include dry cough, dizziness, and hyperkalemia.
Beta Blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Propranolol)-correct answersSlow heart rate and reduce blood pressure,
used in hypertension, arrhythmias, and anxiety. Side effects include bradycardia, fatigue, and cold
extremities.
Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Amlodipine, Diltiazem)-correct answersRelax blood vessels and decrease
heart workload, used to treat angina and hypertension.
Loop Diuretics (e.g., Furosemide)-correct answersSignificant fluid loss; monitor electrolytes.
Thiazide Diuretics (e.g., HCTZ)-correct answersOften first-line for hypertension.
Potassium-sparing Diuretics (e.g., Spironolactone)-correct answersLess potassium loss.
Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)-correct answersLower cholesterol by inhibiting liver enzyme.
Watch for muscle pain and liver enzymes.
Metformin-correct answersDecreases liver glucose production. Common GI side effects.
Short-acting Bronchodilators (e.g., Albuterol)-correct answersEmergency relief for asthma attacks.
Side effect-correct answersExpected reactions to a medication.
Adverse reaction-correct answersHarmful and unintended reactions to a medication.
2025/2026 WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril)-correct answersUsed to treat hypertension and heart failure by relaxing
blood vessels. Side effects include dry cough, dizziness, and hyperkalemia.
Beta Blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Propranolol)-correct answersSlow heart rate and reduce blood pressure,
used in hypertension, arrhythmias, and anxiety. Side effects include bradycardia, fatigue, and cold
extremities.
Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Amlodipine, Diltiazem)-correct answersRelax blood vessels and decrease
heart workload, used to treat angina and hypertension.
Loop Diuretics (e.g., Furosemide)-correct answersSignificant fluid loss; monitor electrolytes.
Thiazide Diuretics (e.g., HCTZ)-correct answersOften first-line for hypertension.
Potassium-sparing Diuretics (e.g., Spironolactone)-correct answersLess potassium loss.
Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)-correct answersLower cholesterol by inhibiting liver enzyme.
Watch for muscle pain and liver enzymes.
Metformin-correct answersDecreases liver glucose production. Common GI side effects.
Short-acting Bronchodilators (e.g., Albuterol)-correct answersEmergency relief for asthma attacks.
Side effect-correct answersExpected reactions to a medication.
Adverse reaction-correct answersHarmful and unintended reactions to a medication.
