PHARMACOLOGY HESI EXAM 2026
STUDY GUIDE TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Loperamide (Imodium) Answer: Antidiarrheal agent that should be
used with caution in clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil) tablets Answer: Administering the dose with a
snack helps alleviate nausea as a side effect.
◉ Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia Answer: Hypokalemia
places the client at greatest risk for dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug
therapy.
◉ Warfarin therapy Answer: Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be
monitored regularly for clients with PE.
◉ Thyroid replacement hormone toxicity Answer: Tachycardia and
chest pain are adverse effects indicating toxicity.
◉ Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal attack Answer: Desired effect
achieved when the client states chest pain is relieved.
◉ Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) Answer: Apply at least 4 hours
prior to departure to prevent motion sickness.
, ◉ Adenosine (Adenocard) Answer: Apply continuous cardiac
monitoring prior to administration as it is used to restore normal sinus
rhythm.
◉ Clonidine (Catapres) via transdermal patch Answer: Desired effect
achieved when blood pressure decreases from 180/120 to 140/70.
◉ Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase Answer: When headache
occurs, administer the 60 mg dose and a PRN dose of acetaminophen.
◉ Imdur Answer: A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to
headaches controlled with acetaminophen until tolerance develops.
◉ Beta-adrenergic blockers Answer: Medications like propranolol that
can cause serious adverse effects such as wheezing, hypotension, and
AV block.
◉ Naloxone (Narcan) Answer: A narcotic antagonist used to reverse
respiratory depression effects of opiate overdose, indicated by a normal
respiratory rate.
◉ Myxedema Answer: A condition resulting from thyroid hormone
deficiency, contraindicating narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics.
STUDY GUIDE TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Loperamide (Imodium) Answer: Antidiarrheal agent that should be
used with caution in clients taking high dosages of aspirin for arthritis.
◉ Albuterol (Proventil) tablets Answer: Administering the dose with a
snack helps alleviate nausea as a side effect.
◉ Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia Answer: Hypokalemia
places the client at greatest risk for dysrhythmias unresponsive to drug
therapy.
◉ Warfarin therapy Answer: Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be
monitored regularly for clients with PE.
◉ Thyroid replacement hormone toxicity Answer: Tachycardia and
chest pain are adverse effects indicating toxicity.
◉ Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal attack Answer: Desired effect
achieved when the client states chest pain is relieved.
◉ Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) Answer: Apply at least 4 hours
prior to departure to prevent motion sickness.
, ◉ Adenosine (Adenocard) Answer: Apply continuous cardiac
monitoring prior to administration as it is used to restore normal sinus
rhythm.
◉ Clonidine (Catapres) via transdermal patch Answer: Desired effect
achieved when blood pressure decreases from 180/120 to 140/70.
◉ Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose increase Answer: When headache
occurs, administer the 60 mg dose and a PRN dose of acetaminophen.
◉ Imdur Answer: A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often leading to
headaches controlled with acetaminophen until tolerance develops.
◉ Beta-adrenergic blockers Answer: Medications like propranolol that
can cause serious adverse effects such as wheezing, hypotension, and
AV block.
◉ Naloxone (Narcan) Answer: A narcotic antagonist used to reverse
respiratory depression effects of opiate overdose, indicated by a normal
respiratory rate.
◉ Myxedema Answer: A condition resulting from thyroid hormone
deficiency, contraindicating narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics.
