NGN HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY REAL EXAMS
4 PRACTICE EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ANSWERS
◉ Ibuprofen. Answer: Common NSAID taken orally for pain
management.
◉ Chronic lower back pain. Answer: Persistent pain in the lower
back region.
◉ Assessment priority. Answer: Most important evaluation to
perform first.
◉ Risedrineate. Answer: Medication administered for osteoporosis
treatment.
◉ Fluticasone/salmeterol. Answer: Combination inhaler for asthma
management.
◉ Albuterol. Answer: Rescue inhaler for acute asthma symptoms.
◉ Methemoglobinemia. Answer: Condition where hemoglobin
cannot effectively release oxygen.
,◉ Methylene blue. Answer: Treatment for methemoglobinemia to
restore oxygen delivery.
◉ Complete blood count. Answer: Blood test to evaluate overall
health and detect disorders.
◉ Heart palpitations. Answer: Irregular heartbeat sensation
experienced by the patient.
◉ Forced expiratory volume. Answer: Measurement of lung function
during exhalation.
◉ Oxygen saturation. Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood,
measured non-invasively.
◉ Sumatriptan succinate. Answer: Medication used to treat migraine
headaches.
◉ Coronary artery disease. Answer: Condition characterized by
narrowed heart arteries.
◉ Parameters to monitor. Answer: Specific metrics to assess patient
progress.
,◉ Actions to take. Answer: Interventions required to address a
medical condition.
◉ Dizziness. Answer: Lightheadedness often associated with low
oxygen levels.
◉ Lightheadedness. Answer: Feeling faint or unsteady, often due to
low oxygen.
◉ Nurse's notes. Answer: Documentation of patient observations
and assessments.
◉ Asthma symptoms. Answer: Signs indicating worsening
respiratory condition.
◉ Medication interactions. Answer: Effects of combining different
drugs, like milk with risedrineate.
◉ Patient education. Answer: Instructing clients on proper
medication usage.
◉ Ciprofloxacin. Answer: Antibiotic prescribed for bacterial
infections.
, ◉ IV infusion rate. Answer: 200 mL/hr for ciprofloxacin
administration.
◉ Serum creatine phosphokinase (CK). Answer: Elevated levels
indicate muscle damage risk.
◉ Atorvastatin. Answer: Cholesterol-lowering medication for heart
disease.
◉ LDL. Answer: Low-density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol.
◉ HDL. Answer: High-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol.
◉ Gabapentin. Answer: Medication for neuropathic pain
management.
◉ Post herpetic neuralgia. Answer: Pain following herpes zoster
infection.
◉ Calcium channel blocker. Answer: Medication class for
hypertension and angina.
4 PRACTICE EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ANSWERS
◉ Ibuprofen. Answer: Common NSAID taken orally for pain
management.
◉ Chronic lower back pain. Answer: Persistent pain in the lower
back region.
◉ Assessment priority. Answer: Most important evaluation to
perform first.
◉ Risedrineate. Answer: Medication administered for osteoporosis
treatment.
◉ Fluticasone/salmeterol. Answer: Combination inhaler for asthma
management.
◉ Albuterol. Answer: Rescue inhaler for acute asthma symptoms.
◉ Methemoglobinemia. Answer: Condition where hemoglobin
cannot effectively release oxygen.
,◉ Methylene blue. Answer: Treatment for methemoglobinemia to
restore oxygen delivery.
◉ Complete blood count. Answer: Blood test to evaluate overall
health and detect disorders.
◉ Heart palpitations. Answer: Irregular heartbeat sensation
experienced by the patient.
◉ Forced expiratory volume. Answer: Measurement of lung function
during exhalation.
◉ Oxygen saturation. Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood,
measured non-invasively.
◉ Sumatriptan succinate. Answer: Medication used to treat migraine
headaches.
◉ Coronary artery disease. Answer: Condition characterized by
narrowed heart arteries.
◉ Parameters to monitor. Answer: Specific metrics to assess patient
progress.
,◉ Actions to take. Answer: Interventions required to address a
medical condition.
◉ Dizziness. Answer: Lightheadedness often associated with low
oxygen levels.
◉ Lightheadedness. Answer: Feeling faint or unsteady, often due to
low oxygen.
◉ Nurse's notes. Answer: Documentation of patient observations
and assessments.
◉ Asthma symptoms. Answer: Signs indicating worsening
respiratory condition.
◉ Medication interactions. Answer: Effects of combining different
drugs, like milk with risedrineate.
◉ Patient education. Answer: Instructing clients on proper
medication usage.
◉ Ciprofloxacin. Answer: Antibiotic prescribed for bacterial
infections.
, ◉ IV infusion rate. Answer: 200 mL/hr for ciprofloxacin
administration.
◉ Serum creatine phosphokinase (CK). Answer: Elevated levels
indicate muscle damage risk.
◉ Atorvastatin. Answer: Cholesterol-lowering medication for heart
disease.
◉ LDL. Answer: Low-density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol.
◉ HDL. Answer: High-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol.
◉ Gabapentin. Answer: Medication for neuropathic pain
management.
◉ Post herpetic neuralgia. Answer: Pain following herpes zoster
infection.
◉ Calcium channel blocker. Answer: Medication class for
hypertension and angina.
