Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
Which insulin type is typically administered once daily?Which medication is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) commonly used as an adjuvant analgesic for neuropathic pain?Which antidepressant drug has a dual mechanism of action by inhibiting both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake?A patient is prescribed ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) inhaler. The nurse should instruct the patient to:Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroid inhalers?The mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs involves primarily blocking which type of receptors?Which insulin type requires resuspension before administration due to its cloudy appearance?Which class of antidepressant drugs primarily inhibits the reuptake of serotonin?Which of the following medications is a synthetic opioid analgesic with both mu-opioid receptor agonist and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibition properties?A patient presents with schizophrenia and is started on a first-generation antipsychotic. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for…Which of the following is a common side effect of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)?A patient with asthma is prescribed a combination inhaler containing fluticasone and salmeterol. This combination is intended to:The nurse is administering ceftriaxone to a patient with a severe bacterial infection. Which assessment finding would require immediate intervention?Which of the following antibiotics is associated with a black box warning for potential tendon rupture?The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving heparin therapy. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to…Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by antidepressant medications?Which antidepressant medication is commonly used as an augmentation strategy in treatment-resistant depression?Which medication is a direct-acting vasodilator commonly used to treat hypertension?Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat hypertensive emergencies?A patient receiving anticoagulant therapy with heparin is at risk of excessive bleeding. Which medication is administered as an antidote…The nurse is caring for a patient receiving theophylline for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following statements…Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is associated with the highest risk of agranulocytosis?Which of the following medications is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for the treatment of opioid withdrawal symptoms and neuropathic…A patient with asthma is prescribed tiotropium. Which of the following statements regarding tiotropium therapy is accurate?Which antihypertensive medication is commonly administered intravenously in the management of hypertensive emergencies?What is the primary action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in managing heart failure?Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)?A patient taking a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) presents with anticholinergic toxicity. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess?Which insulin type is also known as intermediate-acting insulin?A patient is receiving linezolid therapy for a complicated skin infection. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse…Which of the following antidepressants has a unique mechanism of action by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine?A patient prescribed with aripiprazole reports experiencing persistent restlessness and an inability to sit still. The nurse suspects which of…What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of hypertension?Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension and angina by blocking calcium influx into cardiac and smooth muscle cells?Which of the following medications is a partial opioid agonist with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression?A patient is prescribed aztreonam for the treatment of a gram-negative bacterial infection. The nurse should assess the patient for…Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Lyme disease?Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is associated with a higher risk of metabolic side effects, such as weight gain…Which insulin type is commonly used in insulin pumps due to its rapid onset and short duration?A patient is prescribed metronidazole for the treatment of a bacterial infection. The nurse should educate the patient to avoid…Which of the following antidepressants is commonly associated with a discontinuation syndrome characterized by flu-like symptoms, dizziness, and electric shock…Which of the following statements about tardive dyskinesia is true?Which antibiotic class interferes with bacterial DNA replication?A patient is prescribed tigecycline for the treatment of a severe infection. The nurse should assess the patient for which…Which antipsychotic drug is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?Which class of antihypertensive drugs is commonly associated with a first-dose phenomenon characterized by severe hypotension?Which antihypertensive medication is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and diabetic nephropathy?Which medication is commonly used as a controller medication for asthma and COPD, targeting inflammation in the airways?Which medication is commonly administered to patients experiencing atrial fibrillation to prevent blood clots and stroke by inhibiting clot formation?Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?