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Pharmacology HESI Study Guide Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What symptom is most concerning with albuterol therapy?✔✔Tachycardia
Which lab should be monitored closely with lithium therapy?✔✔Sodium
What is the therapeutic goal of insulin glargine?✔✔Provide 24-hour basal insulin coverage
Which drug causes orange-red discoloration of body fluids?✔✔Rifampin
What is the priority assessment before giving metoprolol?✔✔Heart rate
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Which drug is commonly used to prevent platelet aggregation?✔✔Clopidogrel
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?✔✔Naloxone
Which lab test is monitored for warfarin therapy?
✔✔INR
Which electrolyte imbalance is most common with furosemide therapy?✔✔Hypokalemia
What is the therapeutic action of levothyroxine?✔✔Increases metabolism
Which medication is used to treat malignant hyperthermia?✔✔Dantrolene
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What adverse effect is most associated with digoxin toxicity?✔✔Vision changes such as halos
What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?✔✔Flumazenil
Which organ is most affected by aminoglycoside toxicity?✔✔Kidneys
What serious blood disorder can occur with clozapine use?✔✔Agranulocytosis
Which class of medication is first-line for hypertension?✔✔Thiazide diuretics
What is the expected therapeutic outcome of epoetin alfa?✔✔Increased red blood cell production
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Which drug should be avoided with sildenafil use?✔✔Nitroglycerin
What side effect should be reported immediately with metformin use?✔✔Lactic acidosis symptoms
Which lab must be monitored with atorvastatin therapy?✔✔Liver function tests
What patient teaching is important for alendronate?✔✔Take with water and remain upright
Which vitamin is depleted with isoniazid therapy?✔✔Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
What is the antidote for heparin overdose?✔✔Protamine sulfate
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