PN Pharm Hesi V2 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
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What is the primary action of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
✔✔It lowers blood pressure by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Which lab value should be monitored when a patient is receiving warfarin therapy?
✔✔INR (International Normalized Ratio).
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
✔✔Naloxone.
Which antibiotic is known to cause permanent tooth discoloration in children?
✔✔Tetracycline.
Why should a patient taking lithium increase fluid intake?
✔✔To prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of lithium toxicity.
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,Which insulin has no peak and provides basal coverage for 24 hours?
✔✔Insulin glargine.
What is the main adverse effect of aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
✔✔Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
Why should patients avoid grapefruit juice when taking statins?
✔✔It increases the risk of toxicity by inhibiting drug metabolism.
What is the therapeutic serum level range for phenytoin?
✔✔10–20 mcg/mL.
Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism?
✔✔Levothyroxine.
Why is digoxin held if the apical pulse is below 60 beats per minute?
✔✔To prevent digoxin toxicity and bradycardia.
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, Which drug is used to prevent blood clots after orthopedic surgery?
✔✔Enoxaparin.
What is a common side effect of loop diuretics like furosemide?
✔✔Hypokalemia.
Which class of drugs is first-line treatment for high cholesterol?
✔✔Statins.
What should be monitored closely when a patient is receiving heparin?
✔✔aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time).
Which medication is used as a bronchodilator in asthma attacks?
✔✔Albuterol.
Why should patients take iron supplements with vitamin C?
✔✔Vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the primary action of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
✔✔It lowers blood pressure by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Which lab value should be monitored when a patient is receiving warfarin therapy?
✔✔INR (International Normalized Ratio).
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
✔✔Naloxone.
Which antibiotic is known to cause permanent tooth discoloration in children?
✔✔Tetracycline.
Why should a patient taking lithium increase fluid intake?
✔✔To prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of lithium toxicity.
1
,Which insulin has no peak and provides basal coverage for 24 hours?
✔✔Insulin glargine.
What is the main adverse effect of aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
✔✔Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
Why should patients avoid grapefruit juice when taking statins?
✔✔It increases the risk of toxicity by inhibiting drug metabolism.
What is the therapeutic serum level range for phenytoin?
✔✔10–20 mcg/mL.
Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism?
✔✔Levothyroxine.
Why is digoxin held if the apical pulse is below 60 beats per minute?
✔✔To prevent digoxin toxicity and bradycardia.
2
, Which drug is used to prevent blood clots after orthopedic surgery?
✔✔Enoxaparin.
What is a common side effect of loop diuretics like furosemide?
✔✔Hypokalemia.
Which class of drugs is first-line treatment for high cholesterol?
✔✔Statins.
What should be monitored closely when a patient is receiving heparin?
✔✔aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time).
Which medication is used as a bronchodilator in asthma attacks?
✔✔Albuterol.
Why should patients take iron supplements with vitamin C?
✔✔Vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
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