HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice

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HESI Pharmacology Exam Practice (NCLEX PN) 2 Versions Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A patient is prescribed insulin. Which statement indicates correct understanding?

• “I will skip insulin when I eat carbohydrates.”

✔✔B. “I need to monitor my blood glucose regularly.”

• “I only take insulin when I feel sick.”
• “I can double the dose if I miss one.”

A patient is receiving morphine for pain. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?

• Skin integrity
• Blood pressure

✔✔C. Respiratory rate and sedation level

• Temperature

A patient is taking digoxin for heart failure. What is an early sign of toxicity?

• Hypotension 1 / 4

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• Rash

✔✔C. Nausea and visual disturbances

• Cough

A patient is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. Which instruction is correct?

• Take with alcohol to enhance effect
• Skip meals if not hungry

✔✔C. Take with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset

• Stop medication if blood sugar is normal

A patient is taking a corticosteroid. What is an important nursing assessment?

• Blood pressure only
• Heart rate only

✔✔C. Blood glucose and signs of infection

• Oxygen saturation

A patient is prescribed amoxicillin. What teaching is essential?

• Take once per week 2 / 4

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✔✔B. Complete the entire prescribed course

• Stop when symptoms improve
• Take with grapefruit juice

A patient is prescribed an antihistamine for allergies. Which side effect is most common?

• Hypertension

✔✔B. Drowsiness

• Constipation
• Tachycardia

A patient is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which symptom requires immediate intervention?

• Mild fatigue
• Dry mouth

✔✔C. Heart rate less than 50 bpm

• Constipation

A patient is taking a statin medication. What lab should the nurse monitor regularly?

• Blood glucose 3 / 4

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• Electrolytes

✔✔C. Liver function tests

• Complete blood count

A patient is prescribed albuterol for asthma. What is a common side effect?

• Bradycardia
• Hypotension

✔✔C. Tremors and increased heart rate

• Sedation

A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. What electrolyte imbalance is most likely?

• Hypercalcemia
• Hypermagnesemia

✔✔C. Hypokalemia

• Hypernatremia

A patient is taking lithium. What should the nurse monitor closely?

• Glucose levels
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