PHARM-105: WEEK 8 ENDOCRINE
PHARMACOLOGY – ( NCLEX) QUESTIONS
WITH A+ GRADED ANSWERS+NOTES &
RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 8 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on Endocrine
Pharmacology. It integrates concise teaching notes with
NCLEX-style practice questions and rationales for exam-
focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
, 5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major endocrine drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style endocrine pharmacology questions
PHARM-105: Week 8 Endocrine Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics
3. Thyroid Drugs
4. Adrenal Drugs
5. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
6. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
7. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
8. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Endocrine drugs are high-yield for NCLEX because
, they affect multiple body systems (cardiovascular,
neurological, metabolic). Proper understanding is
critical for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key endocrine drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics
Mechanism: Regulate blood glucose by promoting
cellular uptake (insulin) or enhancing insulin
sensitivity (oral agents)
Common Drugs: Rapid-acting (Lispro, Aspart), Short-
acting (Regular), Long-acting (Glargine, Detemir),
Oral (Metformin, Glipizide)
Effects: Lower blood glucose, manage diabetes
mellitus
Nursing Considerations: Monitor blood glucose and
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia; rotate injection sites;
teach proper technique; watch for interactions
(beta-blockers, steroids)
PHARMACOLOGY – ( NCLEX) QUESTIONS
WITH A+ GRADED ANSWERS+NOTES &
RATIONALES 2026
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
This document is a complete Week 8 pharmacology
learning unit for nursing students, focusing on Endocrine
Pharmacology. It integrates concise teaching notes with
NCLEX-style practice questions and rationales for exam-
focused learning.
Recommended Study Approach
1. Read teaching notes first to understand drug classes,
mechanisms, and nursing considerations.
2. Use tables for rapid review.
3. Complete the questions without referring to notes.
4. Review the answer key and rationales.
, 5. Use the summary tables for pre-exam quick revision.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this document, students will be able to:
• Identify major endocrine drug classes
• Recognize 1–2 key drugs per class and their indications
• Apply nursing considerations and safety precautions
• Solve NCLEX-style endocrine pharmacology questions
PHARM-105: Week 8 Endocrine Pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
2. Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics
3. Thyroid Drugs
4. Adrenal Drugs
5. Medication Safety & Nursing Considerations
6. Summary Tables & Memory Aids
7. Practice Questions ( MCQs)
8. Answer Key & Rationales
1. Introduction & Learning Objectives
Endocrine drugs are high-yield for NCLEX because
, they affect multiple body systems (cardiovascular,
neurological, metabolic). Proper understanding is
critical for safe nursing practice.
Objectives:
• Recognize key endocrine drugs
• Understand mechanisms and therapeutic effects
• Identify nursing considerations and patient teaching
points
• Solve NCLEX-style questions effectively
2. Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics
Mechanism: Regulate blood glucose by promoting
cellular uptake (insulin) or enhancing insulin
sensitivity (oral agents)
Common Drugs: Rapid-acting (Lispro, Aspart), Short-
acting (Regular), Long-acting (Glargine, Detemir),
Oral (Metformin, Glipizide)
Effects: Lower blood glucose, manage diabetes
mellitus
Nursing Considerations: Monitor blood glucose and
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia; rotate injection sites;
teach proper technique; watch for interactions
(beta-blockers, steroids)
