HESI RN Pharmacology Exam | Test Bank Questions & Answers | 2025/2026 Edition Section 1: Introduction This document provides a full 150-question test bank for the 2025/2026 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam, focusing on drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, adverse reactions, and patient education. All questions are verified for accuracy based on current pharmacology guidelines and clinical standards from web research. Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers Format: 150 questions reflecting the HESI RN Pharmacology Exam structure Includes multiple-choice and select-all-that-apply questions Correct answers highlighted in luminous green Rationales provided to explain pharmacological concepts and nursing considerations 1. A nurse administers furosemide to a client with heart failure. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect? A) Increased blood pressure B) Decreased edema C) Elevated potassium levels D) Reduced heart rate Correct Answer: B) Decreased edema Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, promotes diuresis, reducing fluid overload and edema, which is the primary therapeutic goal in heart failure. 2. A client receiving warfarin reports easy bruising. Which lab value should the nurse monitor? A) Hemoglobin B) International Normalized Ratio (INR) C) White blood cell count D) Platelet count Correct Answer: B) International Normalized Ratio (INR) Rationale: INR monitors warfarins