PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Respiratory Drugs.
Answer: Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin) — SABA, Salmeterol /
Formoterol (LABAs), Fluticasone / Budesonide / Beclomethasone
(Inhaled Corticosteroids — ICS), Ipratropium (Atrovent) /
Tiotropium (Spiriva), Montelukast (Singulair), Prednisone /
Methylprednisolone (Systemic Corticosteroids), + 2 more
◉ Neurological / CNS Drugs.
Answer: Phenytoin (Dilantin), Levetiracetam (Keppra), Valproic Acid
(Depakote), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Benzodiazepines
(Lorazepam, Diazepam, Midazolam), Levodopa/Carbidopa
(Sinemet), + 10 more
◉ Endocrine / Metabolic Drugs.
Answer: Insulin — Types and Administration, Insulin — Types
Reference, Metformin (Glucophage), Sulfonylureas (Glipizide,
Glyburide, Glimepiride), GLP-1 Agonists (Semaglutide/Ozempic,
Liraglutide/Victoza), SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Empagliflozin/Jardiance,
Dapagliflozin/Farxiga), + 3 more
,◉ Anti-Infective Drugs.
Answer: Penicillins (Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin G),
Cephalosporins (Cephalexin, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime),
Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin),
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline, Minocycline), Macrolides (Azithromycin,
Clarithromycin, Erythromycin), Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin,
Tobramycin, Amikacin), + 15 more
◉ Gastrointestinal Drugs.
Answer: Proton Pump Inhibitors — PPIs (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,
Lansoprazole), H2 Blockers (Famotidine, Ranitidine — Pepcid,
Zantac), Antacids (Calcium Carbonate/Tums, Magnesium
Hydroxide/Milk of Magnesia, Aluminum Hydroxide), Ondansetron
(Zofran) / Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Lactulose, Bismuth
Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) / Loperamide (Imodium), + 6 more
◉ Pain Management Drugs.
Answer: NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketorolac, Indomethacin),
Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Morphine (and opioid analgesics
overview — see CNS section), Gabapentin (Neurontin) / Pregabalin
(Lyrica), NSAIDs: Ibuprofen / Naproxen / Ketorolac / Indomethacin
/ Celecoxib, Opioids: Morphine / Oxycodone / Hydromorphone /
Fentanyl / Codeine, + 2 more
◉ Diuretics & Electrolyte Drugs.
,Answer: Potassium Chloride (KCl), Calcium Gluconate / Calcium
Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium
Gluconate / Calcium Carbonate / Calcium Citrate, Kayexalate
(Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate)
◉ Oncology / Immune Drugs.
Answer: Chemotherapy Agents — General Nursing, Methotrexate
(MTX), Corticosteroids in Cancer / Immunosuppressants, Epoetin
Alfa (Epogen, Procrit), Filgrastim (G-CSF / Neupogen),
Chemotherapy — General Nursing Principles, + 2 more
◉ Musculoskeletal / Bone Drugs.
Answer: Bisphosphonates (Alendronate/Fosamax, Risedronate,
Zoledronic Acid), Colchicine, Allopurinol (Zyloprim), Muscle
Relaxants (Cyclobenzaprine/Flexeril, Baclofen, Methocarbamol),
Bisphosphonates: Alendronate (Fosamax) / Risedronate /
Zoledronic Acid (IV), Muscle Relaxants: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) /
Baclofen / Methocarbamol
◉ Reproductive / Hormonal Drugs.
Answer: Oral Contraceptives (Combined Estrogen-Progestin Pills),
Oxytocin (Pitocin), Tamoxifen, Oral Contraceptives (Combined
Estrogen-Progestin)
◉ Ophthalmic / Otic Drugs.
, Answer: Ophthalmic Drugs — General Administration, Ear (Otic)
Drug Administration, Glaucoma Medications: Timolol / Latanoprost
/ Dorzolamide / Pilocarpine, Eye Drop Administration — General
Technique, Ear Drop Administration
◉ Drug Toxicity / Antidotes Reference.
Answer: Key Drug Antidotes — Must Memorize
◉ Endocrine Drugs.
Answer: Sulfonylureas: Glipizide / Glyburide / Glimepiride, GLP-1
Agonists: Semaglutide (Ozempic) / Liraglutide (Victoza) /
Dulaglutide (Trulicity), SGLT-2 Inhibitors: Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
/ Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) / Canagliflozin (Invokana), DPP-4
Inhibitors: Sitagliptin (Januvia) / Saxagliptin (Onglyza) / Linagliptin
(Tradjenta), Levothyroxine (Synthroid), Methimazole / PTU
(Propylthiouracil), + 2 more
◉ Drug Antidotes — Master Reference.
Answer: Complete Antidote Reference — Must Memorize All
◉ Master Strategy — Every Pharm Question.
Answer: Identify the drug class from the name
◉ Suffix Clues.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ Respiratory Drugs.
Answer: Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin) — SABA, Salmeterol /
Formoterol (LABAs), Fluticasone / Budesonide / Beclomethasone
(Inhaled Corticosteroids — ICS), Ipratropium (Atrovent) /
Tiotropium (Spiriva), Montelukast (Singulair), Prednisone /
Methylprednisolone (Systemic Corticosteroids), + 2 more
◉ Neurological / CNS Drugs.
Answer: Phenytoin (Dilantin), Levetiracetam (Keppra), Valproic Acid
(Depakote), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Benzodiazepines
(Lorazepam, Diazepam, Midazolam), Levodopa/Carbidopa
(Sinemet), + 10 more
◉ Endocrine / Metabolic Drugs.
Answer: Insulin — Types and Administration, Insulin — Types
Reference, Metformin (Glucophage), Sulfonylureas (Glipizide,
Glyburide, Glimepiride), GLP-1 Agonists (Semaglutide/Ozempic,
Liraglutide/Victoza), SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Empagliflozin/Jardiance,
Dapagliflozin/Farxiga), + 3 more
,◉ Anti-Infective Drugs.
Answer: Penicillins (Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin G),
Cephalosporins (Cephalexin, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime),
Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin),
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline, Minocycline), Macrolides (Azithromycin,
Clarithromycin, Erythromycin), Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin,
Tobramycin, Amikacin), + 15 more
◉ Gastrointestinal Drugs.
Answer: Proton Pump Inhibitors — PPIs (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole,
Lansoprazole), H2 Blockers (Famotidine, Ranitidine — Pepcid,
Zantac), Antacids (Calcium Carbonate/Tums, Magnesium
Hydroxide/Milk of Magnesia, Aluminum Hydroxide), Ondansetron
(Zofran) / Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Lactulose, Bismuth
Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) / Loperamide (Imodium), + 6 more
◉ Pain Management Drugs.
Answer: NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketorolac, Indomethacin),
Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Morphine (and opioid analgesics
overview — see CNS section), Gabapentin (Neurontin) / Pregabalin
(Lyrica), NSAIDs: Ibuprofen / Naproxen / Ketorolac / Indomethacin
/ Celecoxib, Opioids: Morphine / Oxycodone / Hydromorphone /
Fentanyl / Codeine, + 2 more
◉ Diuretics & Electrolyte Drugs.
,Answer: Potassium Chloride (KCl), Calcium Gluconate / Calcium
Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium
Gluconate / Calcium Carbonate / Calcium Citrate, Kayexalate
(Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate)
◉ Oncology / Immune Drugs.
Answer: Chemotherapy Agents — General Nursing, Methotrexate
(MTX), Corticosteroids in Cancer / Immunosuppressants, Epoetin
Alfa (Epogen, Procrit), Filgrastim (G-CSF / Neupogen),
Chemotherapy — General Nursing Principles, + 2 more
◉ Musculoskeletal / Bone Drugs.
Answer: Bisphosphonates (Alendronate/Fosamax, Risedronate,
Zoledronic Acid), Colchicine, Allopurinol (Zyloprim), Muscle
Relaxants (Cyclobenzaprine/Flexeril, Baclofen, Methocarbamol),
Bisphosphonates: Alendronate (Fosamax) / Risedronate /
Zoledronic Acid (IV), Muscle Relaxants: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) /
Baclofen / Methocarbamol
◉ Reproductive / Hormonal Drugs.
Answer: Oral Contraceptives (Combined Estrogen-Progestin Pills),
Oxytocin (Pitocin), Tamoxifen, Oral Contraceptives (Combined
Estrogen-Progestin)
◉ Ophthalmic / Otic Drugs.
, Answer: Ophthalmic Drugs — General Administration, Ear (Otic)
Drug Administration, Glaucoma Medications: Timolol / Latanoprost
/ Dorzolamide / Pilocarpine, Eye Drop Administration — General
Technique, Ear Drop Administration
◉ Drug Toxicity / Antidotes Reference.
Answer: Key Drug Antidotes — Must Memorize
◉ Endocrine Drugs.
Answer: Sulfonylureas: Glipizide / Glyburide / Glimepiride, GLP-1
Agonists: Semaglutide (Ozempic) / Liraglutide (Victoza) /
Dulaglutide (Trulicity), SGLT-2 Inhibitors: Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
/ Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) / Canagliflozin (Invokana), DPP-4
Inhibitors: Sitagliptin (Januvia) / Saxagliptin (Onglyza) / Linagliptin
(Tradjenta), Levothyroxine (Synthroid), Methimazole / PTU
(Propylthiouracil), + 2 more
◉ Drug Antidotes — Master Reference.
Answer: Complete Antidote Reference — Must Memorize All
◉ Master Strategy — Every Pharm Question.
Answer: Identify the drug class from the name
◉ Suffix Clues.
