SimpleNursing pharmacology
— 80 questions
(These are shorter, memory-focused, and clinically
direct.)
1.Which antibiotic class is contraindicated in
children because it affects cartilage?
A. Tetracyclines
B. Fluoroquinolones
C. Penicillins
D. Macrolides
Answer: B. Fluoroquinolones (e.g.,
ciprofloxacin) may affect cartilage in children.
2.Which medication class causes “dry cough” as
a common side effect?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. ARBs
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. Beta blockers
Answer: A. ACE inhibitors commonly cause
dry, persistent cough.
3.What antidote is used for acetaminophen
overdose?
A. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
B. Flumazenil
C. Naloxone
D. Atropine
Answer: A. NAC replenishes glutathione to
prevent liver damage.
,4.Which insulin cannot be mixed with others in
the same syringe?
A. Insulin glargine (long-acting)
B. Regular insulin
C. NPH insulin
D. Lispro
Answer: A. Long-acting insulins like glargine
should not be mixed.
5.Which drug is first-line for anaphylaxis?
A. Epinephrine IM
B. Diphenhydramine only
C. Albuterol only
D. Prednisone only
Answer: A. Epinephrine IM is first-line
therapy.
6.Which drug class includes omeprazole?
A. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
B. H2 blockers
C. Antacids
D. Prokinetics
Answer: A. Omeprazole is a PPI.
7.What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepine
overdose?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Vitamin K
D. Protamine
Answer: A. Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine
antagonist.
, 8.Which medication for heart failure requires
monitoring of potassium due to hyperkalemia
risk?
A. Spironolactone
B. Furosemide
C. Digoxin
D. Hydralazine
Answer: A. Spironolactone spares potassium.
9.What common antibiotic can cause red-orange
discoloration of body fluids?
A. Rifampin
B. Ampicillin
C. Metronidazole
D. Azithromycin
Answer: A. Rifampin colors secretions orange.
10. Which drug is used as first-line therapy for
type 2 diabetes?
A. Metformin
B. Insulin glargine
C. Glyburide
D. Pioglitazone
Answer: A. Metformin is first-line unless
contraindicated.
11. Which medication may cause ototoxicity
and nephrotoxicity and requires drug levels?
A. Aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin)
B. Macrolides
C. Tetracyclines
D. Cephalosporins
— 80 questions
(These are shorter, memory-focused, and clinically
direct.)
1.Which antibiotic class is contraindicated in
children because it affects cartilage?
A. Tetracyclines
B. Fluoroquinolones
C. Penicillins
D. Macrolides
Answer: B. Fluoroquinolones (e.g.,
ciprofloxacin) may affect cartilage in children.
2.Which medication class causes “dry cough” as
a common side effect?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. ARBs
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. Beta blockers
Answer: A. ACE inhibitors commonly cause
dry, persistent cough.
3.What antidote is used for acetaminophen
overdose?
A. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
B. Flumazenil
C. Naloxone
D. Atropine
Answer: A. NAC replenishes glutathione to
prevent liver damage.
,4.Which insulin cannot be mixed with others in
the same syringe?
A. Insulin glargine (long-acting)
B. Regular insulin
C. NPH insulin
D. Lispro
Answer: A. Long-acting insulins like glargine
should not be mixed.
5.Which drug is first-line for anaphylaxis?
A. Epinephrine IM
B. Diphenhydramine only
C. Albuterol only
D. Prednisone only
Answer: A. Epinephrine IM is first-line
therapy.
6.Which drug class includes omeprazole?
A. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
B. H2 blockers
C. Antacids
D. Prokinetics
Answer: A. Omeprazole is a PPI.
7.What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepine
overdose?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Vitamin K
D. Protamine
Answer: A. Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine
antagonist.
, 8.Which medication for heart failure requires
monitoring of potassium due to hyperkalemia
risk?
A. Spironolactone
B. Furosemide
C. Digoxin
D. Hydralazine
Answer: A. Spironolactone spares potassium.
9.What common antibiotic can cause red-orange
discoloration of body fluids?
A. Rifampin
B. Ampicillin
C. Metronidazole
D. Azithromycin
Answer: A. Rifampin colors secretions orange.
10. Which drug is used as first-line therapy for
type 2 diabetes?
A. Metformin
B. Insulin glargine
C. Glyburide
D. Pioglitazone
Answer: A. Metformin is first-line unless
contraindicated.
11. Which medication may cause ototoxicity
and nephrotoxicity and requires drug levels?
A. Aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin)
B. Macrolides
C. Tetracyclines
D. Cephalosporins
