Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
Which of the following is a black box warning associated with antipsychotic drug use?The nurse is educating a patient about the side effects of theophylline. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse…What is the primary mechanism of action of typical antipsychotic drugs?Which of the following medications is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used in the management of allergic rhinitis and asthma?Which insulin type has the fastest onset of action?A patient is prescribed levofloxacin for the treatment of a respiratory infection. The nurse should instruct the patient to:Which of the following medications is commonly used for the treatment of gout pain?Which insulin type has a peak action time of 2 to 4 hours?The nurse is caring for a patient receiving epidural analgesia for postoperative pain management. Which complication should the nurse monitor…Which antihypertensive medication is commonly administered as a transdermal patch?Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) due to their anticholinergic properties?A patient with cystic fibrosis is prescribed dornase alfa. Which of the following statements regarding dornase alfa therapy is accurate?Which medication is used as an antiplatelet agent to prevent thrombus formation in patients with acute coronary syndrome?Which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is commonly associated with discontinuation syndrome due to its shorter half-life?Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Helicobacter pylori infections?A patient presents with hypertension and asthma. Which class of antihypertensive drugs should be avoided due to potential worsening of…Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid commonly used in the management of allergic rhinitis and asthma?Which antipsychotic medication is known for its unique mechanism of action as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin…Which of the following medications is a mast cell stabilizer used in the management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Clostridium difficile infection?A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate and an antipsychotic medication. Which antipsychotic is commonly used as…Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor used in the management of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…Which insulin type has a duration of action of up to 24 hours?Which insulin type has the potential to cause injection site lipodystrophy if repeatedly injected into the same area?The nurse is caring for a patient receiving nitroglycerin therapy for angina. Which adverse effect should the nurse prioritize when…What is the mechanism of action of heparin?A patient with hypertension is prescribed a diuretic. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should be monitored closely?Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed antidepressants. What is their primary mechanism of action?Which antipsychotic drug is commonly used in the management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia?Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is available as a long-acting injectable formulation?Which opioid analgesic is often used for severe pain management in acute settings?Which of the following antihypertensive medications works primarily by inWhich insulin type is also known as "intermediate-acting" insulin?What is the primary concern when administering tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) to elderly patients?Which atypical antidepressant is commonly associated with sedation and weight gain due to its histamine receptor antagonism?Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is a calcium channel blocker that primarily acts on vascular smooth muscle to reduce…A patient receiving digoxin therapy presents with nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for…Which medication is a common adjuvant therapy for pain management due to its anesthetic properties?Which of the following medications is classified as a low molecular weight heparin?Which medication is a local anesthetic commonly used in epidural anesthesia for pain management during labor?A patient prescribed with haloperidol is found to have difficulty swallowing. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?Which insulin type should be gently rolled between the palms to ensure proper mixing before administration?A patient is started on dabigatran therapy. What is the recommended duration for holding dabigatran before an elective surgery with…A patient with asthma is prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Which of the following medications belongs to this class?Which of the following medications is a direct thrombin inhibitor that does not require routine monitoring of laboratory values?Which medication is commonly administered to decrease potassium levels in patients with heart failure?A patient receiving unfractionated heparin therapy is at risk for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which of the following laboratory tests is…Which insulin type has a cloudy appearance due to its suspension?Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for hypertension?Which medication is a non-selective COX inhibitor that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events?