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This NURS 180 Final Exam 2026 document contains over 300 structured exam questions with correct answers covering core nursing pharmacology and medical-surgical concepts. The material includes detailed review of seizure classifications (tonic-clonic, absence, atonic), antiepileptic medications such as phenytoin and ethosuximide, cardiovascular drugs (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, nitrates, digoxin, diuretics), anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin, NOACs), thrombolytics, and antihypertensive therapy. The guide also provides comprehensive coverage of respiratory medications (albuterol, aminophylline, corticosteroids), opioid analgesics (morphine, hydromorphone), insulin therapy, diabetes insipidus management (vasopressin, desmopressin), statins (rosuvastatin), thyroid disorders, and lipid panel interpretation (LDL, HDL, triglycerides). It thoroughly addresses adverse drug reactions, contraindications, toxicity signs (digoxin toxicity, red man syndrome, rhabdomyolysis), therapeutic lab values (INR, PTT, serum digoxin levels), and patient education priorities. Infectious disease pharmacology is also included, covering antibiotics (vancomycin, cephalosporins, rifampin, tetracycline), antifungals (fluconazole), H. pylori treatment regimens, MRSA management, and anaphylaxis interventions. Additional content includes NSAIDs, PPIs, anticholinergics, antihistamines, thrombolytic therapy for CVA, peptic ulcer disease management, and IV medication safety considerations. This resource is especially suitable for: Nursing students enrolled in NURS 180 or Fundamentals of Pharmacology Pre-licensure RN students preparing for final exams Students reviewing for ATI or HESI comprehensive assessments Learners preparing for NCLEX-style pharmacology questions Nursing students in medical-surgical, cardiovascular, or neuro-focused courses The structured question-and-answer format supports active recall, exam simulation, and mastery of high-yield pharmacological mechanisms, side effects, contraindications, lab monitoring parameters, and nursing interventions essential for success in nursing school examinations and clinical practice. Keywords: NURS 180 final exam nursing pharmacology exam questions seizure classifications tonic clonic seizure absence seizure treatment ACE inhibitors enalapril beta blockers contraindications digoxin toxicity signs heparin PTT monitoring warfarin INR therapeutic range thrombolytic therapy CVA albuterol inhaler teaching aminophylline toxicity opioid adverse effects insulin IV regular diuretics hypokalemia rosuvastatin side effects vancomycin red man syndrome fluconazole adverse effects lipid panel interpretation thyroid function TSH anticholinergic side effects

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NURS 180 Final Exam 2026
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Consciousness, jaw clenching, contraction and relaxation of muscle

groups, periods of cyanosis. The nurse correctly identifies this as what time

of a seizure? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Tonic-clonic


A parent says to the nurse "A doctor prescribed Zartan for my children who

has absence seizures, what does this mean? What is the best response by

,the nurse? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Your stutter seizures manifest into staring into

space for a few seconds

A patient says to the nurse, "My doctor says I have epilepsy and I need to

take medication for those seizures I had. Do I really need medicine?" What

is the best response by the nurse? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔"Yes, you need to take

the medication on a continual basis to control the seizures"

The nurse is employed by the FDA, involved in clinical investigation. What

is the primary role the nurse in this phase of the review and approval

process of the FDA? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔To perform tests on human clients


Which of the following is NOT a frequent side effect of organic nitrates such

as Azanopride? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Bradycardia


Which of the following is NOT an expected pharmacological action of

organic nitrates? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔It does not increase the force of

myocardial contractions

The patient with coronary artery disease is prescribed Niacin. The client

complains of flushing of the face, neck and ears. Which priority intervention

should the nurse implement? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔take aspirin 30 mins before

, A new graduate nurse understands that cardiac glycosides have which of

the following expected actions? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔positive inotropic effect,

negative chronotropic

Beta-blockers are contraindicated in clients with which of the following

conditions? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Asthma


A client who has taken Enalapril is asking the nurse about therapeutic use

of this class of medications. Which of the following statements from the

nurse is NOT appropriate to teach the client? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔ACE

inhibitors are used to control cardiac dysrhythmias

A client asks about their medication Lasix and its common side effects.

Which of the following should the nurse NOT include in their teaching? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Signs of hypoglycemia


Which of the following medications would NOT be appropriate to use during

antiplatelet therapy? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Warfarin


A client complains of a severe headache after he receives Nitro. Which

should the nurse administer? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A PRN dose of Tylenol




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