NUR2474 Pharmacology Master Review Final Exam 2026 |
Board-Style Questions & Most Tested Topics | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse outcome associated with
NSAID use during pregnancy?
Neonatal renal toxicity
Improved fetal growth and development
Low birth weight
Still birth
2. How does sucralfate work?
decreases ph in gastric acid
decreases gastric acid
acts a barrier to gastric acid
neutralizes gastric secretions
3. Describe how monitoring medication side effects can help prevent falls in
patients.
Monitoring medication side effects only applies to elderly patients.
Monitoring medication side effects allows healthcare providers to
identify and manage risks that could lead to falls.
Monitoring medication side effects is unnecessary for fall prevention.
Monitoring medication side effects is solely for assessing drug
efficacy.
4. What is the primary mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
, It inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
It enhances GABA activity.
It stimulates the release of serotonin.
It blocks opioid receptors.
5. What are the adverse effects of ibuprofen?
GI bleeding, ulceration, renal failure
cardiac arrest, shock, anxiety
dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, coma, tremor
6. What is the classification of Acarbose in pharmacology?
Sulfonylurea
Thiazolidinedione
Biguanide
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
7. The mechanism of action of levothyroxine is BEST described by:
A competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist, has a high binding
affinity for the cholinergic muscarinic receptors that mediate
contraction of the urinary bladder and salivation
Synthetic thyroid hormone, mimics actions of endogenous thyroid
hormones, T3 and T4, by diffusing into the cell nucleus and binding
to thyroid receptor proteins attached to DNA
Enhances insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells and potentiates
insulin action on several extrahepatic tissues
,8. Describe the role of Echinacea in supporting the immune system.
Echinacea directly kills bacteria and viruses.
Echinacea reduces inflammation by blocking histamine release.
Echinacea is believed to enhance the immune response by
increasing the activity of immune cells.
Echinacea acts as a sedative to promote relaxation.
9. What is the classification of D50W in pharmacology?
Antihypertensive
Glucose solution
Antibiotic
Insulin
10. What does Sucralfate do?
Binds to opiate receptors in CNS to decrease stimuli
Binds to an enzyme on gastric parietal cells
Treat constipation
Adheres to ulcer sites to protect from acids, enzymes, etc
11. Describe how beta blockers can affect a patient's response to insulin therapy.
Beta blockers have no effect on insulin therapy.
Beta blockers enhance the symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Beta blockers increase insulin sensitivity, improving glucose control.
Beta blockers can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it
harder for patients to recognize low blood sugar.
, 12. One of the most common side effects of morphine is:
hypertension
constipation
increased urination
diarrhea
13. What type of infections is Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim primarily
prescribed to treat?
Parasitic infections
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Fungal infections
14. What is the therapeutic range for lithium levels in the blood?
1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L
1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L
0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
0.4 to 0.8 mEq/L
15. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) has been show to be effective against infections with
either Gram-positive bacteria or gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of
action of ciprofloxacin would be considered
sporadic
narrow
broad
Board-Style Questions & Most Tested Topics | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse outcome associated with
NSAID use during pregnancy?
Neonatal renal toxicity
Improved fetal growth and development
Low birth weight
Still birth
2. How does sucralfate work?
decreases ph in gastric acid
decreases gastric acid
acts a barrier to gastric acid
neutralizes gastric secretions
3. Describe how monitoring medication side effects can help prevent falls in
patients.
Monitoring medication side effects only applies to elderly patients.
Monitoring medication side effects allows healthcare providers to
identify and manage risks that could lead to falls.
Monitoring medication side effects is unnecessary for fall prevention.
Monitoring medication side effects is solely for assessing drug
efficacy.
4. What is the primary mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
, It inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
It enhances GABA activity.
It stimulates the release of serotonin.
It blocks opioid receptors.
5. What are the adverse effects of ibuprofen?
GI bleeding, ulceration, renal failure
cardiac arrest, shock, anxiety
dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, coma, tremor
6. What is the classification of Acarbose in pharmacology?
Sulfonylurea
Thiazolidinedione
Biguanide
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
7. The mechanism of action of levothyroxine is BEST described by:
A competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist, has a high binding
affinity for the cholinergic muscarinic receptors that mediate
contraction of the urinary bladder and salivation
Synthetic thyroid hormone, mimics actions of endogenous thyroid
hormones, T3 and T4, by diffusing into the cell nucleus and binding
to thyroid receptor proteins attached to DNA
Enhances insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells and potentiates
insulin action on several extrahepatic tissues
,8. Describe the role of Echinacea in supporting the immune system.
Echinacea directly kills bacteria and viruses.
Echinacea reduces inflammation by blocking histamine release.
Echinacea is believed to enhance the immune response by
increasing the activity of immune cells.
Echinacea acts as a sedative to promote relaxation.
9. What is the classification of D50W in pharmacology?
Antihypertensive
Glucose solution
Antibiotic
Insulin
10. What does Sucralfate do?
Binds to opiate receptors in CNS to decrease stimuli
Binds to an enzyme on gastric parietal cells
Treat constipation
Adheres to ulcer sites to protect from acids, enzymes, etc
11. Describe how beta blockers can affect a patient's response to insulin therapy.
Beta blockers have no effect on insulin therapy.
Beta blockers enhance the symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Beta blockers increase insulin sensitivity, improving glucose control.
Beta blockers can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia, making it
harder for patients to recognize low blood sugar.
, 12. One of the most common side effects of morphine is:
hypertension
constipation
increased urination
diarrhea
13. What type of infections is Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim primarily
prescribed to treat?
Parasitic infections
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Fungal infections
14. What is the therapeutic range for lithium levels in the blood?
1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L
1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L
0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
0.4 to 0.8 mEq/L
15. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) has been show to be effective against infections with
either Gram-positive bacteria or gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of
action of ciprofloxacin would be considered
sporadic
narrow
broad
