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Pharmacology HESI Comprehensive Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?✔✔Naloxone
Which laboratory value must be monitored when a client is receiving warfarin?
✔✔INR
What is the priority nursing action before administering digoxin?✔✔Check the apical pulse for one full minute
Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk of digoxin toxicity?✔✔Hypokalemia
What class of drug is albuterol?✔✔Beta-2 adrenergic agonist 1 / 4
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Which antibiotic can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?✔✔Gentamicin
What food should be avoided when taking MAOIs?✔✔Foods high in tyramine
Which insulin has the fastest onset of action?✔✔Lispro (rapid-acting insulin)
What is the therapeutic level for phenytoin?✔✔10–20 mcg/mL
What is the primary side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril?✔✔Persistent dry cough
Which vitamin is given to newborns to prevent bleeding?✔✔Vitamin K 2 / 4
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What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?✔✔Flumazenil
Which lab value is most important to monitor with furosemide?✔✔Potassium
Which medication is given to reverse the effects of heparin?✔✔Protamine sulfate
Which drug is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis?✔✔Epinephrine
What side effect is commonly associated with opioids?✔✔Constipation
Which medication is used for long-term control of asthma, not acute attacks?✔✔Inhaled corticosteroids 3 / 4
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What organ is most affected by acetaminophen toxicity?✔✔Liver
What is the therapeutic INR range for most clients on warfarin therapy?
✔✔2.0–3.0
Which drug is used to treat hypothyroidism?✔✔Levothyroxine
What adverse effect is linked with long-term corticosteroid use?✔✔Osteoporosis
Which drug is used to treat malignant hyperthermia?✔✔Dantrolene
Which antibiotic can permanently discolor teeth if given to children?✔✔Tetracycline
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