Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
Which of the following medications is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase-A (RIMA) used in the treatment of depression?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is a direct vasodilator?Which insulin type has the shortest onset of action?A patient with diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin lispro. How should the nurse instruct the patient to administer this insulin?What is the primary purpose of prophylactic antibiotic therapy?A patient with diabetes is experiencing postprandial hyperglycemia. Which type of insulin may be beneficial to administer before meals to…The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed a PCA pump for pain management. What is the priority…Which atypical antidepressant is commonly used to help with smoking cessation due to its effects on dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake…A patient with asthma is prescribed zafirlukast. Which of the following statements regarding zafirlukast therapy is accurate?Which of the following is a common side effect of first-generation antipsychotics?A patient is prescribed ezetimibe for the management of hyperlipidemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient regarding…Which antihypertensive medication is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and prevent heart attacks and strokes?What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension?A patient receiving heparin therapy develops signs of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). What should the nurse anticipate discontinuing?Which antibiotic is commonly associated with causing pseudomembranous colitis?Which class of antihypertensive drugs primarily acts by blocking the effects of angiotensin II?Which insulin type is typically clear in appearance?A patient is prescribed aspirin therapy for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for…Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of opioids in pain management?What is the primary purpose of administering beta-blockers to a patient with heart disease?A patient receiving intravenous gentamicin therapy complains of hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?The nurse is administering a non-opioid analgesic to a patient for pain management. Which medication works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis?Which of the following medications is a centrally acting muscle relaxant commonly used in the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain?A patient is prescribed an opioid antagonist for opioid-induced constipation. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?Which of the following medications is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?Which insulin type should not be mixed with other insulins in the same syringe?Which anticoagulant is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min)?Which of the following is a potential side effect of trazodone (Desyrel)?Which of the following medications is a loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema associated with heart failure by promoting…Which of the following is NOT a symptom of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)?A patient with diabetes experiences hypoglycemia shortly after administering insulin. Which type of insulin is most likely responsible?Which insulin type is typically administered at bedtime?Which insulin type is often used as a basal insulin?Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with long-term use of NSAIDs?What is the primary action of corticosteroids in the treatment of respiratory diseases?Which of the following is a common side effect of typical antipsychotic drugs?Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of atypical antipsychotic drugs?Which neurotransmitter is believed to play a role in the development of tardive dyskinesia?Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus?Which medication is commonly used as an antiarrhythmic agent to control atrial fibrillation by prolonging the refractory period of cardiac…Which of the following is a serious side effect associated with clozapine use?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is commonly used as a first-line agent in the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy?Which insulin type has the highest risk of causing hypokalemia?Which insulin type is often used for mealtime coverage?What is the primary action of dabigatran?Which antihypertensive medication is commonly administered as a transdermal patch?Which anticoagulant is commonly used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid commonly used in the management of allergic rhinitis and asthma?A patient presents with hypertension and asthma. Which class of antihypertensive drugs should be avoided due to potential worsening of…A patient is prescribed levofloxacin for the treatment of a respiratory infection. The nurse should instruct the patient to: