Hesi Pharmacology (ACTUAL)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the mechanism of action of losartan?
✔✔A. Blocks angiotensin II receptors
B. Increases sodium retention
C. Decreases norepinephrine release
D. Stimulates beta receptors
What is the expected outcome of epoetin alfa therapy?
✔✔A. Increased red blood cell count
B. Reduced potassium
C. Lower blood pressure
D. Increased insulin secretion
Which drug is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose?
✔✔A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
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,C. Protamine sulfate
D. Vitamin K
Which adverse effect is most associated with amiodarone?
A. Hypertension
✔✔B. Pulmonary toxicity
C. Hypernatremia
D. Liver hypofunction
A patient taking insulin glargine should be taught that:
A. It can be mixed with regular insulin.
✔✔B. It provides 24-hour basal coverage.
C. It is only for emergency hypoglycemia.
D. It must be taken with meals.
Which adverse effect is expected with niacin therapy?
✔✔A. Flushing
B. Constipation
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, C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension
Which medication requires routine blood level monitoring?
✔✔A. Valproic acid
B. Loratadine
C. Omeprazole
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
A patient with tuberculosis is prescribed rifampin. What teaching is necessary?
✔✔A. It may cause orange-red body fluids
B. Take only at bedtime
C. Avoid drinking water
D. It causes constipation
Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenicity?
✔✔A. Isotretinoin
B. Amoxicillin
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the mechanism of action of losartan?
✔✔A. Blocks angiotensin II receptors
B. Increases sodium retention
C. Decreases norepinephrine release
D. Stimulates beta receptors
What is the expected outcome of epoetin alfa therapy?
✔✔A. Increased red blood cell count
B. Reduced potassium
C. Lower blood pressure
D. Increased insulin secretion
Which drug is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose?
✔✔A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
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,C. Protamine sulfate
D. Vitamin K
Which adverse effect is most associated with amiodarone?
A. Hypertension
✔✔B. Pulmonary toxicity
C. Hypernatremia
D. Liver hypofunction
A patient taking insulin glargine should be taught that:
A. It can be mixed with regular insulin.
✔✔B. It provides 24-hour basal coverage.
C. It is only for emergency hypoglycemia.
D. It must be taken with meals.
Which adverse effect is expected with niacin therapy?
✔✔A. Flushing
B. Constipation
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, C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension
Which medication requires routine blood level monitoring?
✔✔A. Valproic acid
B. Loratadine
C. Omeprazole
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
A patient with tuberculosis is prescribed rifampin. What teaching is necessary?
✔✔A. It may cause orange-red body fluids
B. Take only at bedtime
C. Avoid drinking water
D. It causes constipation
Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenicity?
✔✔A. Isotretinoin
B. Amoxicillin
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