Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Clostridium difficile infections?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs should be avoided in pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects?The nurse is caring for a patient receiving an NSAID for pain management. What laboratory value should the nurse monitor…Which medication is commonly prescribed for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm?A patient on enoxaparin therapy presents with signs of bleeding. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?What is the peak action time of NPH insulin?A patient is prescribed an opioid for pain management. What is the priority nursing assessment before administering the medication?Which of the following drugs is a direct factor Xa inhibitor? A) Apixaban (Eliquis)Which of the following is a potential complication of unfractionated heparin therapy?A patient with a severe penicillin allergy requires antibiotic therapy for a respiratory infection. Which of the following antibiotics would…Which insulin type has a duration of action ranging from 12 to 24 hours?A patient with a history of gout requires antihypertensive therapy. Which of the following medications should be avoided due to…Which of the following anticoagulant drugs works by inhibiting the enzyme thrombin?Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting platelet aggregation?Which of the following medications is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…Which of the following is NOT a type of insulin?Which antihypertensive medication should be avoided in patients with a history of depression due to its potential central nervous system…Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to treat angina by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow to…A patient with asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing beclomethasone. The nurse should instruct the patient to:A patient is prescribed apixaban (Eliquis) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is a contraindication to…Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in pregnant women due to its potential to cause tooth discoloration in…A patient is prescribed isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of tuberculosis. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse…A patient with asthma is prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Which of the following medications is a leukotriene receptor antagonist?A patient presents with resistant hypertension despite being on multiple antihypertensive medications. Which of the following drugs is a last-resort…A patient with diabetes is scheduled for surgery. Which type of insulin may need to be temporarily discontinued prior to…Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and edema?Which antihypertensive medication is commonly used in the management of essential hypertension in pregnancy?Bupropion is contraindicated in patients with a history of:A patient receiving opioid therapy for chronic pain complains of respiratory depression. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?Which of the following is a second-generation antipsychotic medication?Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), leading to their therapeutic effects?Which of the following nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) carries the highest risk of gastrointestinal bleeding?Which antihypertensive medication should be avoided in patients with a history of angioedema?Which of the following is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?A patient presents with hypertensive crisis and acute renal failure. Which of the following medications should be avoided due to…Which of the following is a potential side effect of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) due to their interaction with tyramine-containing…A patient prescribed with haloperidol is found to have an elevated QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG). Which of the…A patient is prescribed spironolactone for the treatment of heart failure. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient…A patient receiving opioid therapy for pain management reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded when standing up. What intervention should the…Which class of antihypertensive drugs is particularly beneficial in patients with heart failure?Which antihypertensive medication may lead to a decrease in renal function and hyperkalemia?Which of the following anticoagulants is a direct factor Xa inhibitor?Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by atypical antipsychotic drugs?A patient with a history of gout is prescribed an antihypertensive medication. Which class of drugs should be avoided in…Which insulin type is also known as long-acting basal insulin?Which laboratory test is used to monitor the therapeutic effect of warfarin?A patient is prescribed a transdermal fentanyl patch for chronic pain. What information should the nurse include in the patient…Which of the following antidepressants is often used as a first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?Which insulin type is typically administered once daily?
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