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Pharm HESI 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. What is the nurse’s priority assessment before administration?✔✔Check heart rate and blood pressure.
A patient receives morphine and reports itching and rash. What is the nurse’s first action?✔✔Assess for signs of allergic reaction and notify the provider.
A patient is prescribed furosemide for edema. What lab should the nurse monitor closely?✔✔Potassium level.
A patient is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. What is the most important lab to monitor?✔✔INR (International Normalized Ratio).
A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which symptom indicates toxicity?✔✔Visual disturbances such as yellow-green halos. 1 / 3
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A patient is on insulin therapy and reports dizziness and sweating. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Check blood glucose for hypoglycemia.
A patient receives a new prescription for ACE inhibitors. Which symptom should the nurse report immediately?✔✔Persistent dry cough or swelling of the face and lips.
A patient is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. What is an important contraindication?✔✔Renal impairment.
A patient reports tinnitus after taking high-dose aspirin. What is the nurse’s priority action?✔✔Assess for salicylate toxicity and notify the provider.
A patient is prescribed albuterol for asthma. What is the most common side effect?✔✔Tachycardia and jitteriness.
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A patient taking corticosteroids reports increased thirst and urination. What should the nurse monitor?✔✔Blood glucose levels.
A patient is prescribed digoxin and furosemide. What electrolyte imbalance increases toxicity risk?✔✔Hypokalemia.
A patient is prescribed an NSAID for pain. What is a key nursing consideration?✔✔Assess for gastrointestinal bleeding.
A patient is prescribed a statin medication. What lab should the nurse monitor?✔✔Liver function tests.
A patient receives morphine IV. What is the priority assessment?✔✔Respiratory rate and level of consciousness.
A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. What is a critical safety consideration?
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