EVOLVE HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam
2026 VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - Answer--Condition where heart cannot pump
effectively.
Digoxin - Answer--Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical Heart Rate - Answer--Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Normal Heart Rate (Infant) - Answer--80 to 150 BPM when awake for infants.
Cystic Fibrosis - Answer--Genetic disorder affecting respiratory and digestive
systems.
Postural Drainage - Answer--Technique to remove mucus using gravity.
Aerosol Therapy - Answer--Inhalation treatment to open airways.
Photosensitivity - Answer--Increased sensitivity to sunlight, common with
tetracycline.
Tetracycline HCL - Answer--Antibiotic used for acne treatment.
Pyloric Stenosis - Answer--Narrowing of pylorus causing projectile vomiting.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) - Answer--Congenital heart defect with a hole in
septum.
Metabolic Alkalosis - Answer--Condition due to loss of stomach acid.
Projectile Vomiting - Answer--Forceful vomiting characteristic of pyloric stenosis.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis - Answer--Preventive antibiotic treatment for at-risk patients.
Wilms' Tumor - Answer--Kidney cancer in children, requires careful handling.
,Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Answer--Elevated blood pressure, significant in
glomerulonephritis.
Respiratory Rate (Infant) - Answer--Normal rate is 30-60 breaths per minute.
Weight Monitoring - Answer--Tracking weight to ensure adequate infant intake.
Wet Diapers - Answer--Indicator of hydration; should be at least 6 daily.
Nutritional Intake (Infant) - Answer--Should progress to 30 ounces per day by 4
months.
Sunscreen Use - Answer--Recommended for patients on tetracycline to prevent
burns.
Supine Positioning - Answer--Lying flat on back, caution after feeding.
Soft Nipple - Answer--Used to assist feeding in infants with VSD.
Acyanotic Defect - Answer--Heart defect without oxygen-poor blood in circulation.
Signage for Tumor Care - Answer--Indicates 'DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN' for
safety.
Emotional Impact on Health - Answer--Client's distress can affect physiological
conditions.
Respiratory Treatments Frequency - Answer--Should be administered 3 to 4 times
daily.
UAP - Answer--Unlicensed Assistive Personnel assisting with patient care.
Nifedipine - Answer--Sublingual antihypertensive used for rapid blood pressure
reduction.
Tetralogy of Fallot - Answer--Cyanotic heart defect causing clubbed fingers due to
hypoxia.
Clubbed fingers - Answer--Sign of chronic hypoxia, often seen in heart defects.
Human chorionic gonadotrophic hormone - Answer--Hormone used to aid testicular
descent in cryptorchidism.
, Cremasteric reflex - Answer--Reflex causing testes to ascend, complicating descent.
Hypospadias - Answer--Congenital condition requiring surgical repair of the urethra.
Body integrity - Answer--Concern for physical safety, especially in preschoolers.
Elbow restraints - Answer--Used to prevent movement in post-surgical pediatric
patients.
Fluid status evaluation - Answer--Assessing hydration through various physical
signs.
Fontanels - Answer--Soft spots on an infant's skull, indicating growth.
Anterior fontanel closure - Answer--Should remain open until approximately 18
months old.
Theophylline - Answer--Medication for asthma; therapeutic range is 10-20 mcg/dl.
Communication with children - Answer--Engaging through drawing aids
understanding and expression.
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone - Answer--Condition requiring
assessment for dehydration and fluid balance.
Diuretic - Answer--Medication that promotes urine production to reduce fluid
overload.
Blood pressure assessment - Answer--Monitoring vital sign to evaluate
cardiovascular status.
Ventricular septal defect - Answer--Congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in
the heart.
Coarctation of the aorta - Answer--Narrowing of the aorta, affecting blood flow.
Skin turgor - Answer--Indicator of hydration status assessed by skin elasticity.
Mucous membranes - Answer--Moisture indicators for hydration status in children.
Separation anxiety - Answer--Common concern in hospitalized children, especially
toddlers.
2026 VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - Answer--Condition where heart cannot pump
effectively.
Digoxin - Answer--Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical Heart Rate - Answer--Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Normal Heart Rate (Infant) - Answer--80 to 150 BPM when awake for infants.
Cystic Fibrosis - Answer--Genetic disorder affecting respiratory and digestive
systems.
Postural Drainage - Answer--Technique to remove mucus using gravity.
Aerosol Therapy - Answer--Inhalation treatment to open airways.
Photosensitivity - Answer--Increased sensitivity to sunlight, common with
tetracycline.
Tetracycline HCL - Answer--Antibiotic used for acne treatment.
Pyloric Stenosis - Answer--Narrowing of pylorus causing projectile vomiting.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) - Answer--Congenital heart defect with a hole in
septum.
Metabolic Alkalosis - Answer--Condition due to loss of stomach acid.
Projectile Vomiting - Answer--Forceful vomiting characteristic of pyloric stenosis.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis - Answer--Preventive antibiotic treatment for at-risk patients.
Wilms' Tumor - Answer--Kidney cancer in children, requires careful handling.
,Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Answer--Elevated blood pressure, significant in
glomerulonephritis.
Respiratory Rate (Infant) - Answer--Normal rate is 30-60 breaths per minute.
Weight Monitoring - Answer--Tracking weight to ensure adequate infant intake.
Wet Diapers - Answer--Indicator of hydration; should be at least 6 daily.
Nutritional Intake (Infant) - Answer--Should progress to 30 ounces per day by 4
months.
Sunscreen Use - Answer--Recommended for patients on tetracycline to prevent
burns.
Supine Positioning - Answer--Lying flat on back, caution after feeding.
Soft Nipple - Answer--Used to assist feeding in infants with VSD.
Acyanotic Defect - Answer--Heart defect without oxygen-poor blood in circulation.
Signage for Tumor Care - Answer--Indicates 'DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN' for
safety.
Emotional Impact on Health - Answer--Client's distress can affect physiological
conditions.
Respiratory Treatments Frequency - Answer--Should be administered 3 to 4 times
daily.
UAP - Answer--Unlicensed Assistive Personnel assisting with patient care.
Nifedipine - Answer--Sublingual antihypertensive used for rapid blood pressure
reduction.
Tetralogy of Fallot - Answer--Cyanotic heart defect causing clubbed fingers due to
hypoxia.
Clubbed fingers - Answer--Sign of chronic hypoxia, often seen in heart defects.
Human chorionic gonadotrophic hormone - Answer--Hormone used to aid testicular
descent in cryptorchidism.
, Cremasteric reflex - Answer--Reflex causing testes to ascend, complicating descent.
Hypospadias - Answer--Congenital condition requiring surgical repair of the urethra.
Body integrity - Answer--Concern for physical safety, especially in preschoolers.
Elbow restraints - Answer--Used to prevent movement in post-surgical pediatric
patients.
Fluid status evaluation - Answer--Assessing hydration through various physical
signs.
Fontanels - Answer--Soft spots on an infant's skull, indicating growth.
Anterior fontanel closure - Answer--Should remain open until approximately 18
months old.
Theophylline - Answer--Medication for asthma; therapeutic range is 10-20 mcg/dl.
Communication with children - Answer--Engaging through drawing aids
understanding and expression.
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone - Answer--Condition requiring
assessment for dehydration and fluid balance.
Diuretic - Answer--Medication that promotes urine production to reduce fluid
overload.
Blood pressure assessment - Answer--Monitoring vital sign to evaluate
cardiovascular status.
Ventricular septal defect - Answer--Congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in
the heart.
Coarctation of the aorta - Answer--Narrowing of the aorta, affecting blood flow.
Skin turgor - Answer--Indicator of hydration status assessed by skin elasticity.
Mucous membranes - Answer--Moisture indicators for hydration status in children.
Separation anxiety - Answer--Common concern in hospitalized children, especially
toddlers.
