Pharmacology Made Easy for NCLEX-RN High-Yield Flashcards &
Practice Questions
Stuvia 5-Star Gold
May 2025
2025 NCLEX-RN Pharmacology High-Yield Prep
This high-yield NCLEX-RN pharmacology prep includes 15 flashcards and 15 advanced practice questions: 9 multiple-
choice (1 mark each, 9 marks), 3 select-all-that-apply (2 marks each, 6 marks), and 3 case-study-based (2 marks each,
6 marks). Total: 21 marks. Detailed explanations, rationales, and pharmacology tips ensure Stuvia 5-star quality.
Aligns with NCSBNs 2025 test plan and NGN formats.
Core Strategies
Verify drug interactions, monitor toxicity, and prioritize safety. Memorize: INR (23 for warfarin), lithium
(0.61.2 mEq/L), digoxin (0.52 ng/mL).
Pharmacology Flashcards (15 Key Concepts)
Flashcards cover essential drug classes and concepts for NCLEX-RN.
Beta-Blockers
Drugs: Metoprolol, atenolol. Indications: Hypertension, heart failure. Side Effects: Bradycardia,
hypotension. Nursing: Check HR/BP before dose; hold if HR <60 or SBP <90 mmHg. Tip: Avoid
abrupt cessation (rebound hypertension).
1.
ACE Inhibitors
Drugs: Lisinopril, enalapril. Indications: Hypertension, heart failure. Side Effects: Dry cough,
hyperkalemia. Nursing: Monitor K+; assess for angioedema. Tip: Avoid potassium supplements.
2.
Anticoagulants
Drugs: Heparin, warfarin. Indications: DVT, AFib. Side Effects: Bleeding, HIT (heparin). Nurs-
ing: Monitor PT/INR (warfarin), aPTT (heparin). Tip: Protamine for heparin reversal.
3.
Antibiotics
Drugs: Vancomycin, ceftriaxone. Indications: Bacterial infections. Side Effects: Nephrotoxicity, red
man syndrome (vancomycin). Nursing: Monitor peak/trough levels; infuse slowly. Tip: Check culture
results.
4.
Diuretics
Drugs: Furosemide, spironolactone. Indications: Edema, heart failure. Side Effects: Hypokalemia
(furosemide), hyperkalemia (spironolactone). Nursing: Monitor electrolytes; assess weight. Tip: Give
AM to avoid nocturia.
5.
Opioids
Drugs: Morphine, fentanyl. Indications: Severe pain. Side Effects: Respiratory depression, consti-
pation. Nursing: Monitor RR; have naloxone ready. Tip: Assess pain scale regularly.
6.
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Practice Questions
Stuvia 5-Star Gold
May 2025
2025 NCLEX-RN Pharmacology High-Yield Prep
This high-yield NCLEX-RN pharmacology prep includes 15 flashcards and 15 advanced practice questions: 9 multiple-
choice (1 mark each, 9 marks), 3 select-all-that-apply (2 marks each, 6 marks), and 3 case-study-based (2 marks each,
6 marks). Total: 21 marks. Detailed explanations, rationales, and pharmacology tips ensure Stuvia 5-star quality.
Aligns with NCSBNs 2025 test plan and NGN formats.
Core Strategies
Verify drug interactions, monitor toxicity, and prioritize safety. Memorize: INR (23 for warfarin), lithium
(0.61.2 mEq/L), digoxin (0.52 ng/mL).
Pharmacology Flashcards (15 Key Concepts)
Flashcards cover essential drug classes and concepts for NCLEX-RN.
Beta-Blockers
Drugs: Metoprolol, atenolol. Indications: Hypertension, heart failure. Side Effects: Bradycardia,
hypotension. Nursing: Check HR/BP before dose; hold if HR <60 or SBP <90 mmHg. Tip: Avoid
abrupt cessation (rebound hypertension).
1.
ACE Inhibitors
Drugs: Lisinopril, enalapril. Indications: Hypertension, heart failure. Side Effects: Dry cough,
hyperkalemia. Nursing: Monitor K+; assess for angioedema. Tip: Avoid potassium supplements.
2.
Anticoagulants
Drugs: Heparin, warfarin. Indications: DVT, AFib. Side Effects: Bleeding, HIT (heparin). Nurs-
ing: Monitor PT/INR (warfarin), aPTT (heparin). Tip: Protamine for heparin reversal.
3.
Antibiotics
Drugs: Vancomycin, ceftriaxone. Indications: Bacterial infections. Side Effects: Nephrotoxicity, red
man syndrome (vancomycin). Nursing: Monitor peak/trough levels; infuse slowly. Tip: Check culture
results.
4.
Diuretics
Drugs: Furosemide, spironolactone. Indications: Edema, heart failure. Side Effects: Hypokalemia
(furosemide), hyperkalemia (spironolactone). Nursing: Monitor electrolytes; assess weight. Tip: Give
AM to avoid nocturia.
5.
Opioids
Drugs: Morphine, fentanyl. Indications: Severe pain. Side Effects: Respiratory depression, consti-
pation. Nursing: Monitor RR; have naloxone ready. Tip: Assess pain scale regularly.
6.
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