HESI Pharmacology Practice Quiz
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with depression?
A. Dopamine
✔✔B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
A patient taking fluoxetine should be taught to watch for which serious condition if combined
with other serotonergic drugs?
A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
✔✔B. Serotonin syndrome
C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
D. Agranulocytosis
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with tricyclic antidepressants?
✔✔A. Orthostatic hypotension
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,B. Hyperglycemia
C. Bradycardia
D. Increased urination
What food should a patient avoid when taking phenelzine?
A. Fresh fruits
✔✔B. Aged cheese
C. Rice
D. Eggs
Which antipsychotic requires routine WBC monitoring due to risk of agranulocytosis?
A. Risperidone
B. Haloperidol
✔✔C. Clozapine
D. Aripiprazole
What is the priority teaching for a patient starting lithium therapy?
✔✔A. Maintain consistent sodium and fluid intake
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,B. Avoid sunlight
C. Take only at bedtime
D. Stop if thirsty
Which side effect is most associated with haloperidol?
A. Hyperglycemia
✔✔B. Extrapyramidal symptoms
C. Hypotension
D. Constipation
Which benzodiazepine is commonly used for acute anxiety?
A. Fluoxetine
✔✔B. Lorazepam
C. Bupropion
D. Sertraline
Which antidepressant is also used for smoking cessation?
✔✔A. Bupropion
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, B. Escitalopram
C. Venlafaxine
D. Duloxetine
Which drug is most likely to cause tardive dyskinesia?
A. Diazepam
✔✔B. Typical antipsychotics
C. SSRIs
D. Mood stabilizers
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder?
✔✔A. Bupropion
B. Escitalopram
C. Sertraline
D. Mirtazapine
Which drug is a mood stabilizer that also has anticonvulsant properties?
A. Sertraline
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with depression?
A. Dopamine
✔✔B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
A patient taking fluoxetine should be taught to watch for which serious condition if combined
with other serotonergic drugs?
A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
✔✔B. Serotonin syndrome
C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
D. Agranulocytosis
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with tricyclic antidepressants?
✔✔A. Orthostatic hypotension
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,B. Hyperglycemia
C. Bradycardia
D. Increased urination
What food should a patient avoid when taking phenelzine?
A. Fresh fruits
✔✔B. Aged cheese
C. Rice
D. Eggs
Which antipsychotic requires routine WBC monitoring due to risk of agranulocytosis?
A. Risperidone
B. Haloperidol
✔✔C. Clozapine
D. Aripiprazole
What is the priority teaching for a patient starting lithium therapy?
✔✔A. Maintain consistent sodium and fluid intake
2
,B. Avoid sunlight
C. Take only at bedtime
D. Stop if thirsty
Which side effect is most associated with haloperidol?
A. Hyperglycemia
✔✔B. Extrapyramidal symptoms
C. Hypotension
D. Constipation
Which benzodiazepine is commonly used for acute anxiety?
A. Fluoxetine
✔✔B. Lorazepam
C. Bupropion
D. Sertraline
Which antidepressant is also used for smoking cessation?
✔✔A. Bupropion
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, B. Escitalopram
C. Venlafaxine
D. Duloxetine
Which drug is most likely to cause tardive dyskinesia?
A. Diazepam
✔✔B. Typical antipsychotics
C. SSRIs
D. Mood stabilizers
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder?
✔✔A. Bupropion
B. Escitalopram
C. Sertraline
D. Mirtazapine
Which drug is a mood stabilizer that also has anticonvulsant properties?
A. Sertraline
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