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HESI Pharmacology Nightingale College Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient is prescribed digoxin. What should the nurse assess before administration?✔✔Check apical pulse for 1 full minute and hold if below 60 bpm
A patient is receiving morphine for pain. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor respiratory rate and level of consciousness
A patient is prescribed insulin. When is the best time to administer rapid-acting insulin?✔✔15 minutes before a meal
A patient reports dizziness after starting an antihypertensive. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Check blood pressure and assess for orthostatic changes
A nurse is administering vancomycin IV. What is important to monitor during infusion?✔✔Monitor for red man syndrome and infusion reaction
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A patient is prescribed warfarin. What lab value should the nurse monitor to ensure safe dosing?✔✔INR (International Normalized Ratio)
A patient is receiving albuterol for asthma. What is the desired therapeutic effect?✔✔Bronchodilation and improved airway patency
A patient is prescribed metformin. What is the priority assessment before administration?✔✔Assess renal function and ensure patient has not undergone recent contrast dye studies
A patient is taking a corticosteroid long-term. What is an important nursing consideration?✔✔Monitor for hyperglycemia, infection, and signs of adrenal suppression
A patient is receiving heparin therapy. What is the priority lab to monitor?✔✔aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)
A patient reports muscle weakness after starting a statin. What should the nurse assess?✔✔Check for signs of rhabdomyolysis and monitor creatine kinase levels
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A nurse is teaching a patient about taking amoxicillin. What is an important instruction?✔✔Complete the full course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve
A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. What should the nurse monitor regularly?✔✔Electrolytes, especially potassium, and kidney function
A patient is taking nitroglycerin sublingually for angina. What is a critical patient teaching point?✔✔Take one tablet at the onset of chest pain and seek help if pain persists after 5 minutes
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine. What is important for the nurse to monitor?✔✔Signs of hyperthyroidism and appropriate TSH levels
A patient is taking lithium. What is the priority nursing assessment?✔✔Monitor serum lithium levels and signs of toxicity
A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker. What should the nurse assess before administration?✔✔Check heart rate and blood pressure
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