UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN NURSING PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM BUNDLE – EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
*CORE DOMAINS*
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Endocrine pharmacology
Antimicrobial therapy
Pain management and analgesics
Neurological pharmacology
Respiratory pharmacology
Renal and fluid balance drugs
Medication safety and nursing responsibilities
Legal and ethical prescribing principles
, *INTRODUCTION*
*This comprehensive pharmacology exam is designed to
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
Question 1
Which process describes how a drug is metabolized in the liver?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Biotransformation
D. Excretion
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Biotransformation
🔴 Explanation: The liver chemically alters drugs into active or inactive metabolites
through enzymatic processes known as biotransformation.
,Question 2
A patient taking warfarin should have which lab monitored?
A. Platelet count
B. INR
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Serum creatinine
🟢 Correct Answer: B. INR
🔴 Explanation: INR measures blood clotting time and is essential for monitoring warfarin
therapy effectiveness and safety.
Question 3
Which insulin is rapid-acting?
A. NPH
B. Glargine
C. Lispro
D. Detemir
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Lispro
🔴 Explanation: Insulin lispro acts within minutes and is used for mealtime glucose
control.
, Question 4
A beta-blocker primarily affects which system?
A. Endocrine
B. Cardiovascular
C. Digestive
D. Renal
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Cardiovascular
🔴 Explanation: Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure by blocking beta-
adrenergic receptors.
Question 5
What is the primary action of diuretics?
A. Increase heart rate
B. Increase urine output
C. Decrease pain
D. Increase insulin release
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Increase urine output
🔴 Explanation: Diuretics promote renal excretion of water and electrolytes.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
*CORE DOMAINS*
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Endocrine pharmacology
Antimicrobial therapy
Pain management and analgesics
Neurological pharmacology
Respiratory pharmacology
Renal and fluid balance drugs
Medication safety and nursing responsibilities
Legal and ethical prescribing principles
, *INTRODUCTION*
*This comprehensive pharmacology exam is designed to
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
Question 1
Which process describes how a drug is metabolized in the liver?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Biotransformation
D. Excretion
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Biotransformation
🔴 Explanation: The liver chemically alters drugs into active or inactive metabolites
through enzymatic processes known as biotransformation.
,Question 2
A patient taking warfarin should have which lab monitored?
A. Platelet count
B. INR
C. Hemoglobin A1C
D. Serum creatinine
🟢 Correct Answer: B. INR
🔴 Explanation: INR measures blood clotting time and is essential for monitoring warfarin
therapy effectiveness and safety.
Question 3
Which insulin is rapid-acting?
A. NPH
B. Glargine
C. Lispro
D. Detemir
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Lispro
🔴 Explanation: Insulin lispro acts within minutes and is used for mealtime glucose
control.
, Question 4
A beta-blocker primarily affects which system?
A. Endocrine
B. Cardiovascular
C. Digestive
D. Renal
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Cardiovascular
🔴 Explanation: Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure by blocking beta-
adrenergic receptors.
Question 5
What is the primary action of diuretics?
A. Increase heart rate
B. Increase urine output
C. Decrease pain
D. Increase insulin release
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Increase urine output
🔴 Explanation: Diuretics promote renal excretion of water and electrolytes.
