Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
A patient presents with symptoms of schizophrenia and is started on an antipsychotic medication. Which neurotransmitter system is thought to…Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin…Which of the following antibiotics is a beta-lactamase inhibitor?A patient with hypertension and a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed an antihypertensive medication. Which class of drugs has…A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a combination inhaler containing fluticasone and salmeterol. Which of the…What is the mechanism of action of fondaparinux?What is the primary advantage of using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) over tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?Which of the following medications is a mast cell stabilizer used in the management of asthma?Which of the following is a common short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) used in the treatment of asthma and COPD?A patient presents with hypertensive urgency. Which of the following medications is not typically used for the management of hypertensive…Which of the following medications is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is contraindicated in patients with a history of:A patient with a penicillin allergy is prescribed erythromycin. The nurse should assess the patient for cross-sensitivity to:Which antihypertensive medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema?Which medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker and is commonly used to treat hypertension and angina?What is the primary purpose of using leukotriene receptor antagonists in the treatment of asthma?A patient prescribed with clozapine reports experiencing fever, sore throat, and malaise. Which of the following actions by the nurse…A patient is prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox). What patient education should the nurse provide regarding administration of this medication?A patient diagnosed with pneumonia is prescribed azithromycin. Which of the following is the primary action of azithromycin?What is the mechanism of action of rivaroxaban (Xarelto)?Which atypical antidepressant is commonly associated with gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea?Which medication is commonly used for pain management in patients with renal impairment due to its minimal renal excretion?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with a risk of rebound hypertension if discontinued abruptly?Which of the following is a side effect of antipsychotic medications characterized by a constellation of symptoms including fever, altered…Which insulin type is also known as "rapid-acting" insulin?Which of the following medications is commonly used as a rescue medication for acute exacerbations of COPD?A patient with a history of bronchial asthma requires antihypertensive therapy. Which of the following medications should be avoided due…A patient is prescribed apixaban (Eliquis). Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?The nurse is assessing a patient who has been prescribed montelukast for asthma. Which of the following symptoms should the…Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of tiotropium (Spiriva)?A patient is experiencing hypoglycemia with tachycardia and diaphoresis. Which type of insulin is most likely responsible for these symptoms?A patient is prescribed an anticonvulsant medication for neuropathic pain. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?Which of the following classes of antihypertensive drugs primarily acts by blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)?Which of the following is a common side effect of both typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?Which medication is used to convert atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm in patients with rapid ventricular response?Which insulin type should be administered immediately before meals?A patient on warfarin therapy is found to have an INR (International Normalized Ratio) of 4.5. What action should the…Which of the following anticoagulants is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment?Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?Which of the following is a common side effect of alpha-blockers used for hypertension treatment?
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