Pharmacology HESI Exam Test Bank
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026-
2027)
Neurological complications, such as hand tremors, occur in
about 50% of clients taking cyclosporine. - Correct Answers
✅Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Antidiarrheal agent that should be used with caution in
clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis. - Correct
Answers ✅Loperamide (Imodium)
Administering the dose with a snack helps alleviate nausea as
a side effect. - Correct Answers ✅Albuterol (Proventil)
tablets
Hypokalemia places the client at greatest risk for
dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug therapy. - Correct
Answers ✅Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia
Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be monitored regularly for
clients with PE. - Correct Answers ✅Warfarin therapy
Tachycardia and chest pain are adverse effects indicating
toxicity. - Correct Answers ✅Thyroid replacement hormone
toxicity
, Pharmacology HESI Exam Test Bank
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026-
2027)
Desired effect achieved when the client states chest pain is
relieved. - Correct Answers ✅Sublingual nitroglycerin for
anginal attack
Apply at least 4 hours prior to departure to prevent motion
sickness. - Correct Answers ✅Scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop)
Apply continuous cardiac monitoring prior to administration
as it is used to restore normal sinus rhythm. - Correct
Answers ✅Adenosine (Adenocard)
Desired effect achieved when blood pressure decreases from
180/120 to 140/70. - Correct Answers ✅Clonidine
(Catapres) via transdermal patch
When headache occurs, administer the 60 mg dose and a
PRN dose of acetaminophen. - Correct Answers
✅Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase
A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to headaches
controlled with acetaminophen until tolerance develops. -
Correct Answers ✅Imdur
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026-
2027)
Neurological complications, such as hand tremors, occur in
about 50% of clients taking cyclosporine. - Correct Answers
✅Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Antidiarrheal agent that should be used with caution in
clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis. - Correct
Answers ✅Loperamide (Imodium)
Administering the dose with a snack helps alleviate nausea as
a side effect. - Correct Answers ✅Albuterol (Proventil)
tablets
Hypokalemia places the client at greatest risk for
dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug therapy. - Correct
Answers ✅Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia
Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be monitored regularly for
clients with PE. - Correct Answers ✅Warfarin therapy
Tachycardia and chest pain are adverse effects indicating
toxicity. - Correct Answers ✅Thyroid replacement hormone
toxicity
, Pharmacology HESI Exam Test Bank
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026-
2027)
Desired effect achieved when the client states chest pain is
relieved. - Correct Answers ✅Sublingual nitroglycerin for
anginal attack
Apply at least 4 hours prior to departure to prevent motion
sickness. - Correct Answers ✅Scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop)
Apply continuous cardiac monitoring prior to administration
as it is used to restore normal sinus rhythm. - Correct
Answers ✅Adenosine (Adenocard)
Desired effect achieved when blood pressure decreases from
180/120 to 140/70. - Correct Answers ✅Clonidine
(Catapres) via transdermal patch
When headache occurs, administer the 60 mg dose and a
PRN dose of acetaminophen. - Correct Answers
✅Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase
A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to headaches
controlled with acetaminophen until tolerance develops. -
Correct Answers ✅Imdur
