Pharmacology HESI RN questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Methadone
- correct answer pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned into sobriety
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexural)
- correct answer Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal)
- correct answer Muscle Relaxant
Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms
- correct answer tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall)
- correct answer used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include racing heartrate, thirst, and
reduced hunger
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Fioricet
- correct answer used to treat migraines
Valporic Acid
- correct answer Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse effects include sedation,
dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client is taking this medication as a single daily dose,
administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from sedation and enhances client safety.
Otherwise, it may be given after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic and partial seizures; the longest acting of
common barbiturates; combined with other drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia,
paradoxical excitement; therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid rapid infusion, monitor BP
, Keppra (levetiracetam)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia, EOM palsies, ataxia, gingival hyperplasia.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- correct answer An anticonvulsant used to treat neuropathic pain, with super high doses good for
anxiety, the patient will be drowsy, given with other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
- correct answer used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine (Zyrtec)
- correct answer antihistamines, tx for allergies
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles), Codeine, dextromethorphan
- correct answer antitussives helps to reduce cough
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
- correct answer Category: Expectorant, Use: Productive and nonproductive cough, Precautions:
Increase fluids if possible
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- correct answer decongestant (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist)
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
- correct answer nasal decongestant; may cause rebound congestion if used for more than 3-5 days
Warfarin (Coumadin)
- correct answer Anticoagulant that thins the blood, need to check INR/PT blood values, antidote is
vitamin k, if showing signs of bleeding check your INR, limit leafy green vegetables
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Methadone
- correct answer pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned into sobriety
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexural)
- correct answer Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal)
- correct answer Muscle Relaxant
Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms
- correct answer tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall)
- correct answer used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include racing heartrate, thirst, and
reduced hunger
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Fioricet
- correct answer used to treat migraines
Valporic Acid
- correct answer Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse effects include sedation,
dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client is taking this medication as a single daily dose,
administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from sedation and enhances client safety.
Otherwise, it may be given after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic and partial seizures; the longest acting of
common barbiturates; combined with other drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia,
paradoxical excitement; therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid rapid infusion, monitor BP
, Keppra (levetiracetam)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- correct answer Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia, EOM palsies, ataxia, gingival hyperplasia.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- correct answer An anticonvulsant used to treat neuropathic pain, with super high doses good for
anxiety, the patient will be drowsy, given with other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
- correct answer used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine (Zyrtec)
- correct answer antihistamines, tx for allergies
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles), Codeine, dextromethorphan
- correct answer antitussives helps to reduce cough
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
- correct answer Category: Expectorant, Use: Productive and nonproductive cough, Precautions:
Increase fluids if possible
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- correct answer decongestant (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist)
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
- correct answer nasal decongestant; may cause rebound congestion if used for more than 3-5 days
Warfarin (Coumadin)
- correct answer Anticoagulant that thins the blood, need to check INR/PT blood values, antidote is
vitamin k, if showing signs of bleeding check your INR, limit leafy green vegetables
