Pharmacology HESI Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which patient should the nurse assess first after administering a new antihypertensive
medication?
✔✔The patient reporting dizziness and lightheadedness.
Which action should the nurse take when a patient refuses to take a prescribed antibiotic?
✔✔Assess the patient’s reason for refusal and educate about the importance of adherence.
Which side effect should the nurse monitor in a patient receiving digoxin?
✔✔Bradycardia and visual disturbances.
Which lab value should the nurse check before administering a potassium-sparing diuretic?
✔✔Serum potassium level.
Which intervention is priority for a patient receiving IV morphine?
✔✔Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
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,Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of warfarin therapy?
✔✔“I will have my INR checked regularly and avoid sudden dietary changes.”
Which patient teaching is most important for a child taking methylphenidate?
✔✔Administer the medication early in the day to prevent insomnia.
Which action should the nurse take if a patient develops a rash after starting penicillin?
✔✔Hold the medication and notify the provider.
Which finding indicates digoxin toxicity?
✔✔Nausea, vomiting, and visual changes.
Which instruction should the nurse give a patient starting metformin?
✔✔Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset.
Which symptom requires immediate intervention in a patient taking a beta-blocker?
✔✔Heart rate less than 50 beats per minute.
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, Which lab should the nurse monitor in a patient on heparin therapy?
✔✔Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).
Which action should the nurse take before administering a loop diuretic?
✔✔Check blood pressure and serum electrolytes.
Which patient should the nurse assess first after giving a new antihypertensive?
✔✔The patient who reports dizziness and blurred vision.
Which side effect is most common with opioid analgesics?
✔✔Constipation and sedation.
Which teaching is important for a patient prescribed a corticosteroid?
✔✔Do not stop the medication abruptly to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
Which patient finding indicates hypoglycemia in a patient taking insulin?
✔✔Sweating, confusion, and tremors.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which patient should the nurse assess first after administering a new antihypertensive
medication?
✔✔The patient reporting dizziness and lightheadedness.
Which action should the nurse take when a patient refuses to take a prescribed antibiotic?
✔✔Assess the patient’s reason for refusal and educate about the importance of adherence.
Which side effect should the nurse monitor in a patient receiving digoxin?
✔✔Bradycardia and visual disturbances.
Which lab value should the nurse check before administering a potassium-sparing diuretic?
✔✔Serum potassium level.
Which intervention is priority for a patient receiving IV morphine?
✔✔Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
1
,Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of warfarin therapy?
✔✔“I will have my INR checked regularly and avoid sudden dietary changes.”
Which patient teaching is most important for a child taking methylphenidate?
✔✔Administer the medication early in the day to prevent insomnia.
Which action should the nurse take if a patient develops a rash after starting penicillin?
✔✔Hold the medication and notify the provider.
Which finding indicates digoxin toxicity?
✔✔Nausea, vomiting, and visual changes.
Which instruction should the nurse give a patient starting metformin?
✔✔Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset.
Which symptom requires immediate intervention in a patient taking a beta-blocker?
✔✔Heart rate less than 50 beats per minute.
2
, Which lab should the nurse monitor in a patient on heparin therapy?
✔✔Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).
Which action should the nurse take before administering a loop diuretic?
✔✔Check blood pressure and serum electrolytes.
Which patient should the nurse assess first after giving a new antihypertensive?
✔✔The patient who reports dizziness and blurred vision.
Which side effect is most common with opioid analgesics?
✔✔Constipation and sedation.
Which teaching is important for a patient prescribed a corticosteroid?
✔✔Do not stop the medication abruptly to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
Which patient finding indicates hypoglycemia in a patient taking insulin?
✔✔Sweating, confusion, and tremors.
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