UWORLD PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VRIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
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1. A nurse is teaching a patient who is starting warfarin
therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I should use aspirin for headaches while taking this
medication.”
C. “I need regular blood tests to monitor my medication level.”
D. “I can stop the medication once my symptoms improve.”
Correct Answer: C. I need regular blood tests to monitor my
medication level.
Rationale: Warfarin requires monitoring of PT/INR because
excessive anticoagulation increases bleeding risk. Vitamin K
intake should remain consistent, not increased.
2. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for in a
patient receiving opioid analgesics?
A. Hypertension
B. Respiratory depression
C. Increased bowel motility
D. Hyperactivity
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory depression
,Rationale: Opioids depress the central nervous system and can
decrease respiratory drive. Nurses should monitor respiratory
rate and oxygenation.
3. A patient taking lisinopril reports swelling of the lips and
tongue. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the next dose with food
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Encourage increased fluid intake
D. Reassure the patient this is expected
Correct Answer: B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Rationale: Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening adverse
effect of ACE inhibitors requiring immediate intervention.
4. Which medication is classified as a beta-blocker?
A. Metoprolol
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
Correct Answer: A. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors, decreasing
heart rate and blood pressure.
,5. The nurse should hold digoxin and notify the provider if the
patient has which finding?
A. Heart rate of 52 beats/min
B. Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
C. Respiratory rate of 18/min
D. Temperature of 37°C
Correct Answer: A. Heart rate of 52 beats/min
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia. The medication is
usually withheld if the apical pulse is below 60 beats/min.
6. Which medication reverses the effects of heparin?
A. Vitamin K
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Naloxone
D. Acetylcysteine
Correct Answer: B. Protamine sulfate
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for excessive
heparin anticoagulation.
7. A patient receiving furosemide should be monitored for
which electrolyte imbalance?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia
, C. Hypokalemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
Correct Answer: C. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion, causing
low potassium levels.
8. Which medication is commonly used as a rescue medication
for acute asthma attacks?
A. Albuterol
B. Fluticasone
C. Montelukast
D. Salmeterol
Correct Answer: A. Albuterol
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that rapidly
relaxes bronchial smooth muscle.
9. The nurse teaches a patient taking antibiotics to prevent
resistance by:
A. Stopping medication when symptoms resolve
B. Sharing leftover medication
C. Completing the entire prescribed course
D. Taking double doses if one is missed
Correct Answer: C. Completing the entire prescribed course
CORRECT ANSWERS (VRIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2026/2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A nurse is teaching a patient who is starting warfarin
therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. “I will increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.”
B. “I should use aspirin for headaches while taking this
medication.”
C. “I need regular blood tests to monitor my medication level.”
D. “I can stop the medication once my symptoms improve.”
Correct Answer: C. I need regular blood tests to monitor my
medication level.
Rationale: Warfarin requires monitoring of PT/INR because
excessive anticoagulation increases bleeding risk. Vitamin K
intake should remain consistent, not increased.
2. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for in a
patient receiving opioid analgesics?
A. Hypertension
B. Respiratory depression
C. Increased bowel motility
D. Hyperactivity
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory depression
,Rationale: Opioids depress the central nervous system and can
decrease respiratory drive. Nurses should monitor respiratory
rate and oxygenation.
3. A patient taking lisinopril reports swelling of the lips and
tongue. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer the next dose with food
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Encourage increased fluid intake
D. Reassure the patient this is expected
Correct Answer: B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Rationale: Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening adverse
effect of ACE inhibitors requiring immediate intervention.
4. Which medication is classified as a beta-blocker?
A. Metoprolol
B. Furosemide
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
Correct Answer: A. Metoprolol
Rationale: Metoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors, decreasing
heart rate and blood pressure.
,5. The nurse should hold digoxin and notify the provider if the
patient has which finding?
A. Heart rate of 52 beats/min
B. Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
C. Respiratory rate of 18/min
D. Temperature of 37°C
Correct Answer: A. Heart rate of 52 beats/min
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia. The medication is
usually withheld if the apical pulse is below 60 beats/min.
6. Which medication reverses the effects of heparin?
A. Vitamin K
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Naloxone
D. Acetylcysteine
Correct Answer: B. Protamine sulfate
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for excessive
heparin anticoagulation.
7. A patient receiving furosemide should be monitored for
which electrolyte imbalance?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia
, C. Hypokalemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
Correct Answer: C. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion, causing
low potassium levels.
8. Which medication is commonly used as a rescue medication
for acute asthma attacks?
A. Albuterol
B. Fluticasone
C. Montelukast
D. Salmeterol
Correct Answer: A. Albuterol
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that rapidly
relaxes bronchial smooth muscle.
9. The nurse teaches a patient taking antibiotics to prevent
resistance by:
A. Stopping medication when symptoms resolve
B. Sharing leftover medication
C. Completing the entire prescribed course
D. Taking double doses if one is missed
Correct Answer: C. Completing the entire prescribed course
