PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES FOR NURSING
AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Loop Diuretics, like furosemide, can have a cross-sensitivity allergic
reaction in patients allergic to _______ drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sulfa
Any stimulating growth factor, like Filgrastim (Neupogen), should not be
administered within 24 hours of __________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antineoplastics (Chemotherapy)
Filgrastim (Neupogen) stimulates the productions of
_____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-WBC's
When do you discontinue use of Filgrastim (Neupogen)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-When the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is greater than
1000/mm3 for 3 or more consecutive days.
When monitoring Epoetin Alfa (Epogen), use the _____________
because it changes faster. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin level
,Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) will not create RBC's without
___________________________ in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adequate stores of iron
If Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) is working, the patient will feel less
______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue (Oxygen levels will
increase)
What should patients taking insulin be educated about? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Types and Routes of administration
Site Rotation
Types of Insulin
Prevention and Treatment of hypoglycemia
What are the causes of hypoglycemia in diabetes patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Excessive Exercise
Insufficient Food
Excessive Insulin
Metformin should be discontinued __________ before any radiologic test
with contrast and ____________.
If not, what condition is the patient at risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER-48
Hours
The day of the procedure
Lactic Acidosis
, Metformin can commonly cause:
Metformin can infrequently cause: - CORRECT ANSWER-GI Distress
Metallic Taste, Hypoglycemia
When teaching a patient about the legalities regarding a prescription for
methylphenidate (Ritalin), which statement is most accurate?
a.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-I narcotic that can only be prescribed
according to an approved protocol.
b.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-II narcotic that cannot be refilled and
can only be filled with a written prescription.
c.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-III narcotic for which a prescription will
expire in 6 months.
d. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-IV narcotic that is only allowed to be
refilled five times per prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.Methylphenidate
(Ritalin) is a C-II narcotic that cannot be refilled and can only be filled with
a written prescription.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is classified as a C-II narcotic.
C-II narcotics can only be dispensed with a written prescription and cannot
be refilled.
The nurse is assessing a patient's culture and race on admission to the
hospital. Which concept is important for the nurse to understand regarding
drug therapy as it relates to different races of individuals?
a.Polypharmacy
b. Polymorphism
c.Pharmacokinetics
GUIDE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES FOR NURSING
AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Loop Diuretics, like furosemide, can have a cross-sensitivity allergic
reaction in patients allergic to _______ drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sulfa
Any stimulating growth factor, like Filgrastim (Neupogen), should not be
administered within 24 hours of __________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antineoplastics (Chemotherapy)
Filgrastim (Neupogen) stimulates the productions of
_____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-WBC's
When do you discontinue use of Filgrastim (Neupogen)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-When the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is greater than
1000/mm3 for 3 or more consecutive days.
When monitoring Epoetin Alfa (Epogen), use the _____________
because it changes faster. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin level
,Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) will not create RBC's without
___________________________ in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adequate stores of iron
If Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) is working, the patient will feel less
______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue (Oxygen levels will
increase)
What should patients taking insulin be educated about? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Types and Routes of administration
Site Rotation
Types of Insulin
Prevention and Treatment of hypoglycemia
What are the causes of hypoglycemia in diabetes patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Excessive Exercise
Insufficient Food
Excessive Insulin
Metformin should be discontinued __________ before any radiologic test
with contrast and ____________.
If not, what condition is the patient at risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER-48
Hours
The day of the procedure
Lactic Acidosis
, Metformin can commonly cause:
Metformin can infrequently cause: - CORRECT ANSWER-GI Distress
Metallic Taste, Hypoglycemia
When teaching a patient about the legalities regarding a prescription for
methylphenidate (Ritalin), which statement is most accurate?
a.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-I narcotic that can only be prescribed
according to an approved protocol.
b.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-II narcotic that cannot be refilled and
can only be filled with a written prescription.
c.Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-III narcotic for which a prescription will
expire in 6 months.
d. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a C-IV narcotic that is only allowed to be
refilled five times per prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.Methylphenidate
(Ritalin) is a C-II narcotic that cannot be refilled and can only be filled with
a written prescription.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is classified as a C-II narcotic.
C-II narcotics can only be dispensed with a written prescription and cannot
be refilled.
The nurse is assessing a patient's culture and race on admission to the
hospital. Which concept is important for the nurse to understand regarding
drug therapy as it relates to different races of individuals?
a.Polypharmacy
b. Polymorphism
c.Pharmacokinetics
