PN HESI PHARM QUESTION BANK 2026
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW
UPDATED A+
◉ Salmeterol.
Answer: A medication that is administered after prednisone in the
treatment of status asthmaticus.
◉ Comfort measures for pruritis.
Answer: Instructions to help clients minimize or cope with normal
side effects associated with niacin.
◉ Expected duration of flushing.
Answer: Flushing of the face and neck lasting up to an hour.
◉ IV infusion of dopamine.
Answer: Should result in increased urinary output; less than 20
ml/hour indicates a need for intervention.
◉ Continuous IV infusion.
Answer: A method of delivering medication such as dopamine at a
constant rate.
,◉ PRN dose.
Answer: A dose of medication given as needed, such as
acetaminophen for headache relief.
◉ Healthcare provider notification.
Answer: Required when a client's urinary output is oliguria.
◉ Vasodilation.
Answer: The action caused by isosorbide dinitrate that can lead to
headaches.
◉ Therapeutic level of Imdur.
Answer: Maintaining this level is crucial to prevent the onset of
angina.
◉ Long-action bronchodilator.
Answer: A medication such as salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) with a
12-hour duration of action used in the management of persistent
asthma.
◉ Trough level.
, Answer: The blood level of an antibiotic at its lowest, typically
drawn immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.
◉ Optimum time for trough level.
Answer: Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.
◉ Epinephrine.
Answer: An adrenergic agent that stimulates beta receptors to
increase cardiac automaticity in cardiac arrest and relax
bronchospasms in anaphylaxis.
◉ Ephedrine.
Answer: A medication that causes peripheral vasoconstriction and is
used in the treatment of nasal congestion.
◉ Diphenhydramine.
Answer: An antihistamine decongestant used in the treatment of
mild allergic reactions and motion sickness.
◉ Benzodiazepines.
Answer: Central nervous system depressants that increase the risk
of respiratory depression when used concurrently with opioid
analgesics.
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW
UPDATED A+
◉ Salmeterol.
Answer: A medication that is administered after prednisone in the
treatment of status asthmaticus.
◉ Comfort measures for pruritis.
Answer: Instructions to help clients minimize or cope with normal
side effects associated with niacin.
◉ Expected duration of flushing.
Answer: Flushing of the face and neck lasting up to an hour.
◉ IV infusion of dopamine.
Answer: Should result in increased urinary output; less than 20
ml/hour indicates a need for intervention.
◉ Continuous IV infusion.
Answer: A method of delivering medication such as dopamine at a
constant rate.
,◉ PRN dose.
Answer: A dose of medication given as needed, such as
acetaminophen for headache relief.
◉ Healthcare provider notification.
Answer: Required when a client's urinary output is oliguria.
◉ Vasodilation.
Answer: The action caused by isosorbide dinitrate that can lead to
headaches.
◉ Therapeutic level of Imdur.
Answer: Maintaining this level is crucial to prevent the onset of
angina.
◉ Long-action bronchodilator.
Answer: A medication such as salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) with a
12-hour duration of action used in the management of persistent
asthma.
◉ Trough level.
, Answer: The blood level of an antibiotic at its lowest, typically
drawn immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.
◉ Optimum time for trough level.
Answer: Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is given.
◉ Epinephrine.
Answer: An adrenergic agent that stimulates beta receptors to
increase cardiac automaticity in cardiac arrest and relax
bronchospasms in anaphylaxis.
◉ Ephedrine.
Answer: A medication that causes peripheral vasoconstriction and is
used in the treatment of nasal congestion.
◉ Diphenhydramine.
Answer: An antihistamine decongestant used in the treatment of
mild allergic reactions and motion sickness.
◉ Benzodiazepines.
Answer: Central nervous system depressants that increase the risk
of respiratory depression when used concurrently with opioid
analgesics.
