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

A patient prescribed metformin should be monitored for which rare but serious complication?

• Hypokalemia

✔✔B. Lactic acidosis

• Liver cirrhosis
• Hypothyroidism

Which adverse effect should the nurse watch for in a patient taking amlodipine?✔✔A. Peripheral edema

• Bradycardia
• Hypoglycemia
• Constipation

Which drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease?

• Acetaminophen

✔✔B. NSAIDs 1 / 4

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• Loratadine
• Levothyroxine

The nurse is administering IV vancomycin. What is the priority action to prevent “Red man syndrome”?

• Give with food

✔✔B. Infuse slowly

• Dilute in small volume
• Administer IM

Which drug is used to treat acute bronchospasm?

• Montelukast

✔✔B. Albuterol

• Tiotropium
• Budesonide

A patient receiving levetiracetam should be monitored for which priority adverse effect?

• Weight gain 2 / 4

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• Hypokalemia

✔✔C. Mood changes or suicidal thoughts

• Constipation

What is the expected effect of propranolol?

• Bronchodilation

✔✔B. Decreased heart rate

• Increased blood pressure
• Increased contractility

Which drug is an anticoagulant?✔✔A. Enoxaparin

• Clopidogrel
• Aspirin
• Atorvastatin

Which adverse effect is linked to methotrexate?✔✔A. Bone marrow suppression 3 / 4

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• Hypokalemia
• Hyperglycemia
• Bronchospasm

The nurse should advise a patient taking levothyroxine to avoid which supplement at the same time?✔✔A. Calcium

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid

A patient taking phenytoin should be educated about which dental issue?✔✔A. Gingival hyperplasia

• Enamel erosion
• Oral candidiasis
• Dry mouth

Which symptom indicates hypoglycemia in a patient taking insulin?

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