Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
A patient with heart failure presents with worsening symptoms and newly diagnosed hypertension. Which of the following medications is most…Which medication is used to improve cardiac contractility and treat heart failure by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase?Clozapine is unique among antipsychotic drugs because it has a lower risk of causing:What is the antidote for warfarin overdose?A patient receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy develops a persistent dry cough. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering…Which class of antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in patients with asthma?What is the primary action of beta-agonists in the treatment of respiratory conditions?Which insulin type is also known as rapid-acting insulin?Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections?Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat community-acquired pneumonia?Olanzapine belongs to which class of antipsychotic drugs?A patient presents with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which class of antihypertensive drugs is particularly beneficial in reducing…A patient taking a calcium channel blocker may experience constipation due to its effect on:Which insulin type has a cloudy appearance?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with a risk of cyanide toxicity when used in high doses?A patient with COPD is prescribed a combination inhaler containing ipratropium and albuterol. This combination works by:A patient receiving anticoagulant therapy develops signs of gastrointestinal bleeding. Which medication should the nurse administer as an antidote for…In addition to their use in schizophrenia, antipsychotic drugs are also commonly used in the treatment of:Which medication is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by enhancing the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the…What is the primary action of anticholinergic bronchodilators in the treatment of respiratory diseases?A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed roflumilast. Which of the following statements regarding roflumilast therapy is…A patient with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections is prescribed nitrofurantoin. Which of the following instructions should the…Which anticoagulant is commonly used for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)?The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous gentamicin. Which laboratory value should the nurse closely monitor?The nurse is administering albuterol via nebulizer to a patient with acute bronchospasm. Which of the following assessments should the…Which antidepressant class carries the greatest risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic agents?A patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) presents to the emergency department with severe headache, hypertension, and hyperthermia after…What is the primary concern when administering antibiotics to pediatric patients?A patient taking enoxaparin (Lovenox) asks the nurse about potential side effects. Which of the following should the nurse include…Which medication is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) commonly used in the management of neuropathic pain?Which medication is commonly used for breakthrough cancer pain management?Which of the following medications is a long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD?Which insulin type has a duration of action ranging from 10 to 20 hours with a pronounced peak approximately 4-6…Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with a potential risk of hyperkalemia?A patient with a urinary tract infection is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. The nurse should instruct the patient to:Which anticoagulant should be avoided during pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects?Which of the following is a common side effect of heparin therapy?Which of the following medications is indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm?Which antidepressant drug is commonly used as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its favorable side effect…Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)?Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), leading to their therapeutic effects?A patient with hypertension and chronic kidney disease requires antihypertensive therapy. Which of the following medications is contraindicated in this…Which of the following is a common adverse effect of warfarin therapy?Which of the following is a potential side effect of mirtazapine (Remeron)?Which of the following medications is a synthetic analog of endorphins that acts as an opioid agonist?A patient taking an ACE inhibitor may experience a persistent dry cough due to:Which of the following statements about depot antipsychotic injections is true?A patient is prescribed vancomycin for a severe infection. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor closely…A patient prescribed with aripiprazole reports experiencing new-onset hand tremors. The nurse should assess the patient for signs and symptoms…A patient with diabetes is prescribed a long-acting insulin. Which insulin type has the longest duration of action?