NR 567 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY WEEKLY QUIZZES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
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NR 567 Advanced
Pharmacology Weekly
Quizzes Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Exam Prep
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 pharmacology questions with correct answers provided, offering detailed
explanations for each item. It focuses on advanced pharmacology, ensuring comprehensive coverage of
critical concepts and applications. Students can utilize this resource for effective study, targeted review,
and preparation for certification exams in pharmacology.
CONTENTS
Emergency Pharmacology Q1–Q14
Psychiatric Medications Q15–Q28
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q29–Q41
Oncology Pharmacology Q42–Q52
Endocrine Pharmacology Q53–Q65
Infectious Disease Pharmacology Q66–Q78
Pain Management and Anesthesia Q79–Q93
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
Which of the following medications should be given to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED)
with an altered level of consciousness, seizures, or both, if a concern of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome exists?
CORRECT ANSWER
Folate (Folic acid)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is not recommended for treating methanol poisoning?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ethanol intravenously
Fomepizole (Antizole)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is the preferred antiseizure medication for a generalized seizure
disorder in a 25-year -old pregnant female?
CORRECT ANSWER
Phenobarbital (Solfoton)
Valproate (Valproic acid) -This is known as a human teratogen. Exposure in first trimester isassociated with an
approximately threefold increased risk of major congenital malformations,most commonly spina bifida. There is
evidence that valproate exposure may be associated withan increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Which of the following is the least preferable initial treatment of choice for status epilepticus?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Propofol (Diprivan)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
Which of the following statements is not true?
CORRECT ANSWER
In patients with hypovolemic states, heart failure, and other diseases that impair cardiovascular function, normal
doses of sedative-hypnotics may cause cardiovascular depression
In patients with pulmonary disease, therapeutic doses of sedative-hypnotics can produce significant respiratory
depression.
Sedative hypnotics can be utilized as an anticonvulsant; zolpidem (Ambien) and lorazepam (Ativan) are excellent
options for managing seizures.
Benzodiazepines exert dose-dependent anterograde amnestic effects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
A 25-year-old male with a history of bipolar disease presents to the emergency department (ED) with acute
agitation characteristic of mania. Non-pharmacological methods of de-escalation have been attempted
without success. Which of the following is not recommended to treat this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol, ReVia)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
Acute dystonia can develop after early initiation of which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER
Clozapine (Clozaril)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 93
An OR patient receives propofol for induction. What is the most likely adverse response associated with the
administration of this pharmaceutical agent?
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 567 Advanced
Pharmacology Weekly
Quizzes Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Exam Prep
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
93 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 93 pharmacology questions with correct answers provided, offering detailed
explanations for each item. It focuses on advanced pharmacology, ensuring comprehensive coverage of
critical concepts and applications. Students can utilize this resource for effective study, targeted review,
and preparation for certification exams in pharmacology.
CONTENTS
Emergency Pharmacology Q1–Q14
Psychiatric Medications Q15–Q28
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q29–Q41
Oncology Pharmacology Q42–Q52
Endocrine Pharmacology Q53–Q65
Infectious Disease Pharmacology Q66–Q78
Pain Management and Anesthesia Q79–Q93
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 93
Which of the following medications should be given to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED)
with an altered level of consciousness, seizures, or both, if a concern of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome exists?
CORRECT ANSWER
Folate (Folic acid)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is not recommended for treating methanol poisoning?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ethanol intravenously
Fomepizole (Antizole)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 93
Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is the preferred antiseizure medication for a generalized seizure
disorder in a 25-year -old pregnant female?
CORRECT ANSWER
Phenobarbital (Solfoton)
Valproate (Valproic acid) -This is known as a human teratogen. Exposure in first trimester isassociated with an
approximately threefold increased risk of major congenital malformations,most commonly spina bifida. There is
evidence that valproate exposure may be associated withan increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 93
Which of the following is the least preferable initial treatment of choice for status epilepticus?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Propofol (Diprivan)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 93
Which of the following statements is not true?
CORRECT ANSWER
In patients with hypovolemic states, heart failure, and other diseases that impair cardiovascular function, normal
doses of sedative-hypnotics may cause cardiovascular depression
In patients with pulmonary disease, therapeutic doses of sedative-hypnotics can produce significant respiratory
depression.
Sedative hypnotics can be utilized as an anticonvulsant; zolpidem (Ambien) and lorazepam (Ativan) are excellent
options for managing seizures.
Benzodiazepines exert dose-dependent anterograde amnestic effects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 93
A 25-year-old male with a history of bipolar disease presents to the emergency department (ED) with acute
agitation characteristic of mania. Non-pharmacological methods of de-escalation have been attempted
without success. Which of the following is not recommended to treat this patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol, ReVia)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 93
Acute dystonia can develop after early initiation of which of the following?
CORRECT ANSWER
Clozapine (Clozaril)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 93
An OR patient receives propofol for induction. What is the most likely adverse response associated with the
administration of this pharmaceutical agent?
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