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NCLEX Nursing Pharmacology Mastery practice Exam
- Which of the following drugs is classified as a beta-blocker?
- A) Metoprolol
- B) Lisinopril
- C) Amlodipine
- D) Furosemide
Answer: A) Metoprolol
- Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?
- A) Diarrhea
- B) Constipation
- C) Insomnia
- D) Hypertension
Answer: B) Constipation
- What is the primary purpose of diuretics?
- A) To reduce inflammation
- B) To lower blood pressure
- C) To increase fluid retention
- D) To control blood glucose
Answer: B) To lower blood pressure
- Which medication is used to treat a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
- A) Atropine
- B) Epinephrine
- C) Diphenhydramine
- D) Albuterol
Answer: B) Epinephrine
- Which medication is most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes?
- A) Insulin
- B) Glipizide
- C) Prednisone
- D) Levothyroxine
Answer: B) Glipizide
- What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
- A) Cough
- B) Weight gain
- C) Muscle pain
- D) Blurred vision
Answer: A) Cough
- Which of the following is a loop diuretic?
- A) Spironolactone
- B) Furosemide
- C) Hydrochlorothiazide
- D) Chlorthalidone
Answer: B) Furosemide
- Which drug class is used to treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)?
- A) Statins
- B) Anticoagulants
- C) Antivirals
- D) Antibiotics
Answer: A) Statins
- What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
- A) Naloxone
- B) Activated charcoal
- C) N-acetylcysteine
- D) Vitamin K
Answer: C) N-acetylcysteine
- Which of the following medications is a proton pump inhibitor?
- A) Omeprazole
- B) Ranitidine
- C) Antacids
- D) Sucralfate
Answer: A) Omeprazole
- What is the primary purpose of warfarin therapy?
- A) To lower cholesterol
- B) To prevent blood clots
- C) To treat asthma
- D) To treat infection
Answer: B) To prevent blood clots
- What should a nurse monitor when a patient is taking lithium?
- A) Liver function
- B) Blood glucose
- C) Serum sodium levels
- D) Kidney function
Answer: C) Serum sodium levels
- Which medication is most commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism?
- A) Methimazole
- B) Levothyroxine
- C) Propylthiouracil
- D) Liothyronine
Answer: B) Levothyroxine
- What is a serious adverse effect of taking statins?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Rhabdomyolysis
- C) Tachycardia
- D) Hypoglycemia
Answer: B) Rhabdomyolysis
- Which of the following is a common side effect of NSAIDs?
- A) Constipation
- B) Drowsiness
- C) Gastrointestinal bleeding
- D) Bradycardia
Answer: C) Gastrointestinal bleeding
- What type of medication is used to treat tuberculosis?
- A) Antifungal
- B) Antibiotic
- C) Antiviral
- D) Antiparasitic
Answer: B) Antibiotic
- Which of the following medications is used to treat GERD?
- A) Lisinopril
- B) Omeprazole
- C) Metformin
- D) Warfarin
Answer: B) Omeprazole
- Which class of drugs is used to treat hypertension?
- A) Antacids
- B) Beta-blockers
- C) Antihistamines
- D) Analgesics
Answer: B) Beta-blockers
- What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?
- A) Flumazenil
- B) Naloxone
- C) N-acetylcysteine
- D) Vitamin K
Answer: A) Flumazenil
- Which of the following medications is an example of a calcium channel blocker?
- A) Diltiazem
- B) Amlodipine
- C) Losartan
- D) Enalapril
Answer: B) Amlodipine
- Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroids?
- A) Weight loss
- B) Hyperglycemia
- C) Bradycardia
- D) Decreased appetite
Answer: B) Hyperglycemia
- Which of the following medications is used to treat an acute asthma attack?
- A) Albuterol
- B) Theophylline
- C) Fluticasone
- D) Montelukast
Answer: A) Albuterol
- What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors?
- A) To decrease blood pressure
- B) To treat infections
- C) To treat depression
- D) To manage blood sugar levels
Answer: A) To decrease blood pressure
- What is the most common adverse effect of digoxin?
- A) Hypokalemia
- B) Nausea and vomiting
- C) Hypoglycemia
- D) Tachycardia
Answer: B) Nausea and vomiting
- Which medication is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
- A) Lithium
- B) Fluoxetine
- C) Risperidone
- D) Lorazepam
Answer: A) Lithium
- Which of the following medications is used to reverse opioid overdose?
- A) Naloxone
- B) N-acetylcysteine
- C) Flumazenil
- D) Vitamin K
Answer: A) Naloxone
- Which of the following is an example of an H2 receptor antagonist?
- A) Famotidine
- B) Omeprazole
- C) Ranitidine
- D) Diphenhydramine
Answer: A) Famotidine
- What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
- A) Decreases blood pressure
- B) Increases blood glucose levels
- C) Lowers blood glucose levels
- D) Increases the heart rate
Answer: C) Lowers blood glucose levels
- Which medication can be used to treat chronic migraine headaches?
- A) Acetaminophen
- B) Sumatriptan
- C) Furosemide
- D) Metoprolol
Answer: B) Sumatriptan
- What class of drugs is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
- A) Beta-blockers
- B) Antithyroid agents
- C) Insulin
- D) Calcium channel blockers
Answer: B) Antithyroid agents
- Which of the following is a common side effect of morphine?
- A) Diarrhea
- B) Constipation
- C) Increased appetite
- D) Dry mouth
Answer: B) Constipation
- What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
- A) Vitamin K
- B) Protamine sulfate
- C) Calcium gluconate
- D) Folic acid
Answer: B) Protamine sulfate
- Which medication is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- A) Albuterol
- B) Metformin
- C) Ipratropium
- D) Dexamethasone
Answer: C) Ipratropium
- Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for anxiety?
- A) Lorazepam
- B) Metoprolol
- C) Furosemide
- D) Gabapentin
Answer: A) Lorazepam
- Which of the following is a potential side effect of taking warfarin?
- A) Excessive bleeding
- B) Hypoglycemia
- C) High blood pressure
- D) Liver failure
Answer: A) Excessive bleeding
- Which drug class is used to treat bacterial infections?
- A) Antifungals
- B) Antivirals
- C) Antibiotics
- D) Antihistamines
Answer: C) Antibiotics
- Which of the following drugs is commonly used for the prevention of blood clots after surgery?
- A) Heparin
- B) Ibuprofen
- C) Diphenhydramine
- D) Albuterol
Answer: A) Heparin
- Which of the following medications is a common treatment for Parkinson’s disease?
- A) Levodopa
- B) Prednisone
- C) Fluoxetine
- D) Alprazolam
Answer: A) Levodopa
- What should be monitored for a patient receiving vancomycin?
- A) Kidney function
- B) Liver function
- C) Blood pressure
- D) Electrolytes
Answer: A) Kidney function
- Which of the following medications can cause photosensitivity?
- A) Ciprofloxacin
- B) Digoxin
- C) Spironolactone
- D) Furosemide
Answer: A) Ciprofloxacin
- Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
- A) Weight loss
- B) Drowsiness
- C) Tachycardia
- D) Diarrhea
Answer: B) Drowsiness
- Which of the following medications is used to treat a bacterial infection caused by MRSA?
- A) Penicillin
- B) Vancomycin
- C) Amoxicillin
- D) Azithromycin
Answer: B) Vancomycin
- What is the primary action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
- A) Lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels
- B) Increase heart rate
- C) Decrease blood glucose levels
- D) Increase sodium retention
Answer: A) Lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels
- Which of the following medications is used to treat an overactive bladder?
- A) Oxybutynin
- B) Furosemide
- C) Metoprolol
- D) Levothyroxine
Answer: A) Oxybutynin
- Which of the following is a side effect of taking beta-blockers?
- A) Bradycardia
- B) Increased appetite
- C) Tachycardia
- D) Hyperkalemia
Answer: A) Bradycardia
- Which of the following medications is used to treat a Candida infection?
- A) Fluconazole
- B) Penicillin
- C) Acyclovir
- D) Ciprofloxacin
Answer: A) Fluconazole
- Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
- A) Fluoxetine
- B) Amitriptyline
- C) Trazodone
- D) Lorazepam
Answer: A) Fluoxetine
- What is the antidote for a warfarin overdose?
- A) Protamine sulfate
- B) Vitamin K
- C) Naloxone
- D) Flumazenil
Answer: B) Vitamin K
- What is the primary purpose of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
- A) To reduce gastric acid production
- B) To treat infections
- C) To control blood sugar
- D) To reduce inflammation
Answer: A) To reduce gastric acid production
- Which of the following medications is used to treat a migraine headache?
- A) Sumatriptan
- B) Acetaminophen
- C) Aspirin
- D) Diazepam
Answer: A) Sumatriptan
- Which of the following medications is used to manage diabetes?
- A) Metformin
- B) Levothyroxine
- C) Atorvastatin
- D) Albuterol
Answer: A) Metformin
- Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for an anxiety disorder?
- A) Lorazepam
- B) Lisinopril
- C) Furosemide
- D) Fluoxetine
Answer: A) Lorazepam
- Which of the following medications is used to treat high blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering smooth muscle cells?
- A) Diltiazem
- B) Enalapril
- C) Furosemide
- D) Spironolactone
Answer: A) Diltiazem
- Which medication is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
- A) Methylphenidate
- B) Prednisone
- C) Risperidone
- D) Carbamazepine
Answer: A) Methylphenidate
- What is the main action of antiplatelet medications like aspirin?
- A) To prevent blood clots
- B) To reduce blood pressure
- C) To treat bacterial infections
- D) To increase red blood cell production
Answer: A) To prevent blood clots
- Which of the following medications is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease?
- A) Omeprazole
- B) Metformin
- C) Lisinopril
- D) Lorazepam
Answer: A) Omeprazole
- Which medication is used to reduce symptoms of depression by increasing serotonin levels?
- A) Fluoxetine
- B) Amlodipine
- C) Losartan
- D) Spironolactone
Answer: A) Fluoxetine
- Which of the following is a common side effect of using inhaled corticosteroids for asthma?
- A) Increased risk of infection
- B) Constipation
- C) Hair loss
- D) Drowsiness
Answer: A) Increased risk of infection
- Which medication is used to treat the symptoms of an overactive bladder?
- A) Oxybutynin
- B) Diphenhydramine
- C) Furosemide
- D) Amoxicillin
Answer: A) Oxybutynin
- Which of the following is a commonly prescribed medication for erectile dysfunction?
- A) Sildenafil
- B) Amlodipine
- C) Loratadine
- D) Cimetidine
Answer: A) Sildenafil
- Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat schizophrenia?
- A) Clozapine
- B) Fluoxetine
- C) Lithium
- D) Lorazepam
Answer: A) Clozapine
- Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of acute gout attacks?
- A) Allopurinol
- B) Colchicine
- C) Methotrexate
- D) Celecoxib
Answer: B) Colchicine
- Which of the following medications is used to treat an upper respiratory infection caused by a bacterial pathogen?
- A) Azithromycin
- B) Acetaminophen
- C) Prednisone
- D) Diphenhydramine
Answer: A) Azithromycin
- Which of the following is a potential side effect of taking corticosteroids for an extended period?
- A) Osteoporosis
- B) Hyperkalemia
- C) Tachycardia
- D) Weight loss
Answer: A) Osteoporosis
- Which medication is used to treat hypothyroidism?
- A) Levothyroxine
- B) Methimazole
- C) Propylthiouracil
- D) Liothyronine
Answer: A) Levothyroxine
- What is the primary use of a statin drug like atorvastatin?
- A) Lower cholesterol levels
- B) Lower blood pressure
- C) Prevent blood clots
- D) Relieve pain
Answer: A) Lower cholesterol levels
- Which of the following drugs is used to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli?
- A) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- B) Ciprofloxacin
- C) Amoxicillin
- D) Tetracycline
Answer: A) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
- A) Naloxone
- B) Vitamin K
- C) N-acetylcysteine
- D) Folic acid
Answer: C) N-acetylcysteine
- Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension in pregnancy?
- A) Methyldopa
- B) Lisinopril
- C) Hydrochlorothiazide
- D) Diltiazem
Answer: A) Methyldopa
- Which medication is used to treat chronic atrial fibrillation?
- A) Warfarin
- B) Metoprolol
- C) Digoxin
- D) Amiodarone
Answer: A) Warfarin
- Which of the following drugs is classified as a thiazide diuretic?
- A) Hydrochlorothiazide
- B) Furosemide
- C) Spironolactone
- D) Mannitol
Answer: A) Hydrochlorothiazide
- Which of the following medications is used to treat a fungal infection?
- A) Ketoconazole
- B) Amoxicillin
- C) Acyclovir
- D) Metronidazole
Answer: A) Ketoconazole
- Which class of medications is used to manage hypertension in patients with heart failure?
- A) ACE inhibitors
- B) Diuretics
- C) Beta-blockers
- D) Calcium channel blockers
Answer: A) ACE inhibitors
- What is the primary use of nitroglycerin in patients with cardiovascular disease?
- A) To decrease blood pressure
- B) To relieve angina
- C) To prevent arrhythmias
- D) To reduce cholesterol levels
Answer: B) To relieve angina
- Which of the following medications is used to treat opioid addiction?
- A) Methadone
- B) Naloxone
- C) Buprenorphine
- D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C
- What is the primary action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
- A) To reduce gastric acid secretion
- B) To treat nausea and vomiting
- C) To increase gastric acid production
- D) To treat bacterial infections
Answer: A) To reduce gastric acid secretion
- Which of the following is a side effect of anticholinergic medications?
- A) Dry mouth
- B) Diarrhea
- C) Bradycardia
- D) Increased urination
Answer: A) Dry mouth
- Which of the following drugs is used to treat an acute allergic reaction?
- A) Epinephrine
- B) Loratadine
- C) Diphenhydramine
- D) Montelukast
Answer: A) Epinephrine
- Which of the following medications is used to prevent blood clots in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
- A) Heparin
- B) Metformin
- C) Furosemide
- D) Lisinopril
Answer: A) Heparin
- Which of the following medications is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- A) Ipratropium
- B) Albuterol
- C) Prednisone
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is a common adverse effect of loop diuretics like furosemide?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Hypokalemia
- C) Hypernatremia
- D) Bradycardia
Answer: B) Hypokalemia
- Which medication is used as a bronchodilator in asthma management?
- A) Montelukast
- B) Salbutamol (Albuterol)
- C) Loratadine
- D) Prednisone
Answer: B) Salbutamol (Albuterol)
- Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker?
- A) Amlodipine
- B) Enalapril
- C) Metoprolol
- D) Furosemide
Answer: A) Amlodipine
- Which medication is used for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
- A) Phenytoin
- B) Diazepam
- C) Gabapentin
- D) Carbamazepine
Answer: A) Phenytoin
- Which of the following is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose?
- A) Naloxone
- B) Flumazenil
- C) Protamine sulfate
- D) Vitamin K
Answer: B) Flumazenil
- Which medication is used to treat high levels of uric acid in gout?
- A) Allopurinol
- B) Methotrexate
- C) Ibuprofen
- D) Colchicine
Answer: A) Allopurinol
- Which of the following is an opioid analgesic?
- A) Morphine
- B) Ibuprofen
- C) Acetaminophen
- D) Ketorolac
Answer: A) Morphine
- Which medication is used to treat tuberculosis (TB)?
- A) Rifampin
- B) Amoxicillin
- C) Ciprofloxacin
- D) Clindamycin
Answer: A) Rifampin
- What is the most common side effect of nitroglycerin?
- A) Headache
- B) Drowsiness
- C) Rash
- D) Hypokalemia
Answer: A) Headache
- Which of the following medications is used to treat depression and anxiety?
- A) Sertraline
- B) Diazepam
- C) Amitriptyline
- D) Haloperidol
Answer: A) Sertraline
- Which medication is an anticoagulant used to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation?
- A) Apixaban
- B) Lisinopril
- C) Losartan
- D) Albuterol
Answer: A) Apixaban
- What is a common side effect of antiepileptic medications like carbamazepine?
- A) Drowsiness
- B) Diarrhea
- C) Increased appetite
- D) Tachycardia
Answer: A) Drowsiness
- Which of the following is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis?
- A) Alendronate
- B) Prednisone
- C) Metformin
- D) Spironolactone
Answer: A) Alendronate
- Which medication is commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
- A) Lorazepam
- B) Methadone
- C) Naltrexone
- D) Disulfiram
Answer: A) Lorazepam
- Which of the following medications is used for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
- A) Lithium
- B) Haloperidol
- C) Fluoxetine
- D) Lorazepam
Answer: A) Lithium
- Which of the following medications is a beta-blocker?
- A) Atenolol
- B) Amlodipine
- C) Lisinopril
- D) Spironolactone
Answer: A) Atenolol
- Which of the following medications is used for bacterial vaginosis?
- A) Metronidazole
- B) Acyclovir
- C) Ketoconazole
- D) Doxycycline
Answer: A) Metronidazole
- Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?
- A) Glargine
- B) Lispro
- C) Aspart
- D) Regular insulin
Answer: A) Glargine
- What is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications like haloperidol?
- A) Extrapyramidal symptoms
- B) Weight loss
- C) Hyperglycemia
- D) Bradycardia
Answer: A) Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Which medication is used to treat opioid dependence and helps prevent withdrawal symptoms?
- A) Buprenorphine
- B) Naloxone
- C) Methadone
- D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C
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