Pharm Hesi V1 315 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A pregnant woman is prescribed folic acid. The purpose of this supplement is to:
A. Increase appetite
✔✔B. Prevent neural tube defects
C. Strengthen bones
D. Reduce morning sickness
Which drug is used to induce labor?
A. Magnesium sulfate
✔✔B. Oxytocin
C. Methylergometrine
D. Terbutaline
A woman taking combined oral contraceptives should be advised to report which symptom
immediately?
A. Nausea
1
,✔✔B. Leg pain and swelling
C. Breast tenderness
D. Weight gain
Which medication is given to prevent seizures in preeclampsia?
A. Labetalol
B. Hydralazine
✔✔C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Diazepam
Which gynecological medication is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risk of uterine
contractions?
✔✔A. Misoprostol
B. Progesterone
C. Folic acid
D. Iron supplements
A patient prescribed clomiphene is likely being treated for:
2
,A. Endometriosis
✔✔B. Infertility
C. Hypertension
D. Dysmenorrhea
Which adverse effect is most common with medroxyprogesterone injection (Depo-Provera)?
✔✔A. Irregular menstrual bleeding
B. Increased hair growth
C. Severe headache
D. Vision changes
What is the purpose of Rho(D) immune globulin administration postpartum?
A. Treat infection
✔✔B. Prevent Rh sensitization
C. Increase milk production
D. Reduce bleeding
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal bone and teeth effects?
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, ✔✔A. Tetracycline
B. Penicillin
C. Cephalexin
D. Azithromycin
A woman is prescribed mifepristone. The purpose of this drug is:
✔✔A. Medical termination of pregnancy
B. Relief of dysmenorrhea
C. Induction of ovulation
D. Prevention of infection
Which drug is prescribed to manage postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Betamethasone
✔✔B. Methylergometrine
C. Terbutaline
D. Rho(D) immune globulin
A woman receiving leuprolide therapy should be monitored for:
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A pregnant woman is prescribed folic acid. The purpose of this supplement is to:
A. Increase appetite
✔✔B. Prevent neural tube defects
C. Strengthen bones
D. Reduce morning sickness
Which drug is used to induce labor?
A. Magnesium sulfate
✔✔B. Oxytocin
C. Methylergometrine
D. Terbutaline
A woman taking combined oral contraceptives should be advised to report which symptom
immediately?
A. Nausea
1
,✔✔B. Leg pain and swelling
C. Breast tenderness
D. Weight gain
Which medication is given to prevent seizures in preeclampsia?
A. Labetalol
B. Hydralazine
✔✔C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Diazepam
Which gynecological medication is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risk of uterine
contractions?
✔✔A. Misoprostol
B. Progesterone
C. Folic acid
D. Iron supplements
A patient prescribed clomiphene is likely being treated for:
2
,A. Endometriosis
✔✔B. Infertility
C. Hypertension
D. Dysmenorrhea
Which adverse effect is most common with medroxyprogesterone injection (Depo-Provera)?
✔✔A. Irregular menstrual bleeding
B. Increased hair growth
C. Severe headache
D. Vision changes
What is the purpose of Rho(D) immune globulin administration postpartum?
A. Treat infection
✔✔B. Prevent Rh sensitization
C. Increase milk production
D. Reduce bleeding
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal bone and teeth effects?
3
, ✔✔A. Tetracycline
B. Penicillin
C. Cephalexin
D. Azithromycin
A woman is prescribed mifepristone. The purpose of this drug is:
✔✔A. Medical termination of pregnancy
B. Relief of dysmenorrhea
C. Induction of ovulation
D. Prevention of infection
Which drug is prescribed to manage postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Betamethasone
✔✔B. Methylergometrine
C. Terbutaline
D. Rho(D) immune globulin
A woman receiving leuprolide therapy should be monitored for:
4
