NCLEX-RN – Exam Questions With Accurate
Answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade.
PHARMACOLOGY
- accurate answers-NCLEX will not provide Brand Names, Only Generic Drug
Name and most often it does not hint in the stem why the med is being given
so throughout this study guide you will see the drug class listed at the top,
followed by Generic Name and (Brand Name)
Antineoplastic
Hydroxyurea
- accurate answers-used to treat/ manage sickle cell
Report GI Sx's IMMEDIATELY --> Could be a sign of toxicity
Drug Class: antimycobacterial
Generic Name: Isoniazid
Brand Name: (INH)
- accurate answers-used to treat/ prevent TB
Drug Interaction: Phenytonin (Dilaton) --> Can Cause Phenytonin Toxicity
Adverse effect: hepatotoxic
Interventions:
Monitor LFT's
Give B6 to prevent peripheral neuritis
NURSE would anticipate Hypotony. to initially occur & then resolve
Rifampin
- accurate answers-used to treat TB
Red orange tears and urine
decreases effectiveness of contraceptives
Drug Class: antiviral ("-vir")
Generic: ganciclovir (gan-Sye-klo-vir)
,Brand: Cytovene
- accurate answers-used for retinitis cause by cytomegalovirus (CMV)
client will need REGULAR EYE EXAMS
REPORT the following IMMEDIATELY:
* Dizziness
* Confusion
* Seizures
Drug Class: First Line Antipsychotic
Generic Name: Haloperidol
Brand Name: Haldol
Drug Class: First Line Antipsychotic in Peds
Generic Name: Risperidone
Brand Name: Risperdal
Doses over 6 mg can cause Tarditive dyskinesia
- accurate answers-preferred anit-psychotic in elderly
but HIGH-RISK for Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS):
* Dystonia- winding/ turning/ twirling movements of the head, neck, arms,
torso)
...Think... "Dodging Stones" = DyStonia
* Tarditive Dyskinesia - IRREVERSIBLE- involuntary moments of the tongue,
face & extremities
--Can happen after PROLONGED
use of antipsychotics
* tightening of jaw
* stiff neck
* swollen tongue
* later on swollen airway
Interventions:
- Monitor for Early Signs of Reaction
- If Reactions occur, Nurse will anticipate and order for Benadryl via IM from
MD
- Incompatible with Caffeine & Apple Juice
, Drug Class: antipsychotic, Phenothiazine ("-azine")
chlorpormazine (Throazine)
fluohenazine (Prolixin)
- accurate answers-- Incompatible with Caffeine & Apple Juice
Lithium
- accurate answers-Drug of choice used to treat Bipolar Disorder
T.R. 0.8- 1.2
Toxicity can occur BEFORE 2.0
Antiparkinsons, Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylation Inhibitor
Carbidopa/ levodopa
(Sinemet)
- accurate answers-used to manage/ treat sx's of Parkinson disease
Side Effects:
- Sweat, Saliva, Urine may turn Reddish brown
- Occasionally causes drowsiness
Drug Interactions: Avoid concurrent use of MAOI's
Antiparkinsons
Levodopa
- accurate answers-used to manage/ treat sx's of Parkinson disease
Contraindications: Glaucoma
Drug Interactions: Avoid Vit. B6
CNS Stimulants
Dextroamphetamine
(Dexedrine)
- accurate answers-used to manage ADHD
Answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade.
PHARMACOLOGY
- accurate answers-NCLEX will not provide Brand Names, Only Generic Drug
Name and most often it does not hint in the stem why the med is being given
so throughout this study guide you will see the drug class listed at the top,
followed by Generic Name and (Brand Name)
Antineoplastic
Hydroxyurea
- accurate answers-used to treat/ manage sickle cell
Report GI Sx's IMMEDIATELY --> Could be a sign of toxicity
Drug Class: antimycobacterial
Generic Name: Isoniazid
Brand Name: (INH)
- accurate answers-used to treat/ prevent TB
Drug Interaction: Phenytonin (Dilaton) --> Can Cause Phenytonin Toxicity
Adverse effect: hepatotoxic
Interventions:
Monitor LFT's
Give B6 to prevent peripheral neuritis
NURSE would anticipate Hypotony. to initially occur & then resolve
Rifampin
- accurate answers-used to treat TB
Red orange tears and urine
decreases effectiveness of contraceptives
Drug Class: antiviral ("-vir")
Generic: ganciclovir (gan-Sye-klo-vir)
,Brand: Cytovene
- accurate answers-used for retinitis cause by cytomegalovirus (CMV)
client will need REGULAR EYE EXAMS
REPORT the following IMMEDIATELY:
* Dizziness
* Confusion
* Seizures
Drug Class: First Line Antipsychotic
Generic Name: Haloperidol
Brand Name: Haldol
Drug Class: First Line Antipsychotic in Peds
Generic Name: Risperidone
Brand Name: Risperdal
Doses over 6 mg can cause Tarditive dyskinesia
- accurate answers-preferred anit-psychotic in elderly
but HIGH-RISK for Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS):
* Dystonia- winding/ turning/ twirling movements of the head, neck, arms,
torso)
...Think... "Dodging Stones" = DyStonia
* Tarditive Dyskinesia - IRREVERSIBLE- involuntary moments of the tongue,
face & extremities
--Can happen after PROLONGED
use of antipsychotics
* tightening of jaw
* stiff neck
* swollen tongue
* later on swollen airway
Interventions:
- Monitor for Early Signs of Reaction
- If Reactions occur, Nurse will anticipate and order for Benadryl via IM from
MD
- Incompatible with Caffeine & Apple Juice
, Drug Class: antipsychotic, Phenothiazine ("-azine")
chlorpormazine (Throazine)
fluohenazine (Prolixin)
- accurate answers-- Incompatible with Caffeine & Apple Juice
Lithium
- accurate answers-Drug of choice used to treat Bipolar Disorder
T.R. 0.8- 1.2
Toxicity can occur BEFORE 2.0
Antiparkinsons, Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylation Inhibitor
Carbidopa/ levodopa
(Sinemet)
- accurate answers-used to manage/ treat sx's of Parkinson disease
Side Effects:
- Sweat, Saliva, Urine may turn Reddish brown
- Occasionally causes drowsiness
Drug Interactions: Avoid concurrent use of MAOI's
Antiparkinsons
Levodopa
- accurate answers-used to manage/ treat sx's of Parkinson disease
Contraindications: Glaucoma
Drug Interactions: Avoid Vit. B6
CNS Stimulants
Dextroamphetamine
(Dexedrine)
- accurate answers-used to manage ADHD
