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HESI Pharmacology V1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient is prescribed metformin. What adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
- Hypertension
- Hyperkalemia
- Bradycardia
✔✔B. Lactic acidosis
A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which symptom requires immediate reporting?
- Mild headache
- Slight fatigue
- Dizziness
✔✔B. Unexplained bleeding or bruising
A patient is prescribed an opioid for pain. What is the priority nursing assessment?
- Blood glucose
✔✔B. Respiratory rate and sedation level 1 / 4
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- Urine output
- Temperature
A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
- Hyperglycemia
- Diarrhea
- Rash
✔✔B. Bradycardia and hypotension
A patient is prescribed a statin. What teaching should the nurse provide?
- Avoid all dairy
- Take only when feeling unwell
- Double dose if missed
✔✔B. Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine. Which symptom indicates overtreatment?
- Fatigue
- Weight gain 2 / 4
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✔✔C. Tachycardia and insomnia
- Constipation
A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. What sign should the nurse monitor?
- Bradycardia
- Hypoglycemia
- Cough
✔✔B. Hypokalemia and dehydration
A patient is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. What adverse effect requires attention?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
✔✔C. Angioedema
A patient is prescribed digoxin. What symptom indicates toxicity?
- Dry mouth
✔✔B. Nausea, vomiting, and visual changes 3 / 4
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- Constipation
- Rash
A patient is prescribed a calcium channel blocker. What vital signs should be monitored?✔✔A. Blood pressure and heart rate
- Blood glucose
- Temperature
- Oxygen saturation
A patient is prescribed heparin. What is the priority assessment?
- Blood glucose
- Oxygen saturation
- Heart rate
✔✔C. Monitor aPTT and signs of bleeding
A patient is prescribed a proton pump inhibitor. What teaching should the nurse provide?
- Take only at bedtime
- Increase caffeine intake
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