Pharmacology Evolve HESI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Pharmacology Evolve HESI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A patient is prescribed furosemide for edema. What is the priority nursing assessment? A. Liver function tests B. Serum potassium and blood pressure C. Blood glucose D. Oxygen saturation A patient is receiving morphine for pain. Which assessment is most important before administration? A. Urine output B. Respiratory rate and sedation level C. Blood glucose D. Blood pressure A patient on warfarin reports bleeding gums. What is the nurse’s priority action? A. Give vitamin K immediately 2 B. Monitor and document C. Notify the provider and hold medication D. Administer platelet transfusion A patient is prescribed metformin. Which teaching point is essential? A. Take on an empty stomach B. Avoid fluid intake C. Monitor for signs of lactic acidosis D. Limit protein intake A patient is prescribed lisinopril for hypertension. Which adverse effect requires immediate reporting? A. Mild headache B. Dizziness C. Swelling of lips and tongue D. Fatigue A patient receives digoxin. Which assessment is most important before giving the next dose? 3 A. Blood glucose B. Apical pulse for one full minute C. Blood pressure D. Respiratory rate A patient taking albuterol reports palpitations. What is the nurse’s best action? A. Stop the medication immediately B. Assess heart rate and rhythm C. Encourage ambulation D. Document only A patient is prescribed prednisone for inflammation. Which teaching is essential? A. Discontinue immediately if feeling better B. Take with food and monitor for hyperglycemia C. Avoid all fluids D. Take only once a week A patient is receiving vancomycin IV. What is the priority nursing assessment? 4 A. Blood glucose B. Blood pressure C. Monitor for Red Man Syndrome and infusion reaction D. Temperature A patient is prescribed metoprolol. Which assessment is critical before administration? A. Temperature B. Heart rate and blood pressure C. Oxygen saturation D. Pain level A patient is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which lab value should be monitored? A. Hemoglobin B. Blood glucose C. Serum electrolytes, especially potassium D. Creatinine only A patient is taking digoxin and furosemide. Which assessment is most important? 5 A. Liver function B. Potassium level and apical pulse C. Blood glucose D. Oxygen saturation A patient is prescribed lithium. Which symptom requires immediate reporting? A. Mild tremor B. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea