HESI Pharmacology Questions and

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HESI Pharmacology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A patient taking hydrochlorothiazide should increase intake of which food?

• Apples

✔✔B. Bananas

• Chicken
• Cheese

Which lab should be monitored for a patient on methotrexate therapy?✔✔A. Liver function tests

• Sodium levels
• Thyroid levels
• Calcium levels

What is the priority nursing assessment before giving morphine?

• Blood glucose
• Skin turgor 1 / 3

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✔✔C. Respiratory rate

• Bowel sounds

Which adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors?✔✔A. Persistent dry cough

• Increased appetite
• Constipation
• Sedation

Which electrolyte imbalance is common with loop diuretics?✔✔A. Hypokalemia

• Hyperkalemia
• Hypernatremia
• Hypercalcemia

What is the primary use of levothyroxine?

• To treat hypertension

✔✔B. To treat hypothyroidism 2 / 3

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• To treat diabetes
• To treat seizures

Which medication is used to reverse heparin overdose?✔✔A. Protamine sulfate

• Vitamin K
• Naloxone
• Flumazenil

Which teaching should be included for a patient taking iron supplements?

• Take with milk
• Take on an empty stomach with coffee

✔✔C. Take with vitamin C to improve absorption

• Avoid drinking water

Which side effect is associated with metformin?✔✔A. Lactic acidosis

• Constipation
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