Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQS) Based on The Book With
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Which term refers to the study of how drugs enter the body, reach their site of action,
and are removed from the body?
A) Pharmacodynamics
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Pharmacogenetics
D) Pharmacoeconomics
Correct Answer: B) Pharmacokinetics
Question 2:
Which of the following is an example of a beta-adrenergic antagonist?
A) Lisinopril
B) Metoprolol
C) Amlodipine
D) Furosemide
Correct Answer: B) Metoprolol
Question 3:
Which phase of the nursing process involves the gathering of patient information,
including medication history and allergies?
,A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Implementation
Correct Answer: A) Assessment
Question 4:
Which drug classification is used to treat bacterial infections?
A) Analgesics
B) Antibiotics
C) Antidiabetics
D) Anticoagulants
Correct Answer: B) Antibiotics
Question 5:
Which of the following medications is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID)?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Ibuprofen
C) Morphine
D) Diazepam
Correct Answer: B) Ibuprofen
,Question 6:
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs in the body?
A) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Lungs
D) Heart
Correct Answer: B) Liver
Question 7:
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer: A) Hyperkalemia
Question 8:
Which medication is commonly used to treat angina by dilating coronary arteries?
A) Digoxin
B) Nitroglycerin
C) Warfarin
D) Atorvastatin
, Correct Answer: B) Nitroglycerin
Question 9:
Which category of drugs is used to lower blood cholesterol levels?
A) Diuretics
B) Beta-blockers
C) Statins
D) Antidepressants
Correct Answer: C) Statins
Question 10:
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
A) Constipation
B) Insomnia
C) Hypertension
D) Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: A) Constipation
Question 11:
Which of the following is an example of a calcium channel blocker used to treat
hypertension?
A) Metoprolol
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQS) Based on The Book With
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Which term refers to the study of how drugs enter the body, reach their site of action,
and are removed from the body?
A) Pharmacodynamics
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Pharmacogenetics
D) Pharmacoeconomics
Correct Answer: B) Pharmacokinetics
Question 2:
Which of the following is an example of a beta-adrenergic antagonist?
A) Lisinopril
B) Metoprolol
C) Amlodipine
D) Furosemide
Correct Answer: B) Metoprolol
Question 3:
Which phase of the nursing process involves the gathering of patient information,
including medication history and allergies?
,A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Implementation
Correct Answer: A) Assessment
Question 4:
Which drug classification is used to treat bacterial infections?
A) Analgesics
B) Antibiotics
C) Antidiabetics
D) Anticoagulants
Correct Answer: B) Antibiotics
Question 5:
Which of the following medications is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID)?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Ibuprofen
C) Morphine
D) Diazepam
Correct Answer: B) Ibuprofen
,Question 6:
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs in the body?
A) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Lungs
D) Heart
Correct Answer: B) Liver
Question 7:
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer: A) Hyperkalemia
Question 8:
Which medication is commonly used to treat angina by dilating coronary arteries?
A) Digoxin
B) Nitroglycerin
C) Warfarin
D) Atorvastatin
, Correct Answer: B) Nitroglycerin
Question 9:
Which category of drugs is used to lower blood cholesterol levels?
A) Diuretics
B) Beta-blockers
C) Statins
D) Antidepressants
Correct Answer: C) Statins
Question 10:
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
A) Constipation
B) Insomnia
C) Hypertension
D) Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: A) Constipation
Question 11:
Which of the following is an example of a calcium channel blocker used to treat
hypertension?
A) Metoprolol
