NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
1. What is a common side effect of antihistamines?
a) Drowsiness
b) Hypertension
c) Weight loss
d) Hyperglycemia
a) Drowsiness
2. What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
a) Increase insulin secretion
b) Inhibit glucose absorption
c) Block sodium channels
d) Reduce insulin resistance
a) Increase insulin secretion
3. What is a key monitoring parameter for patients on statins?
a) Blood glucose
b) Liver function tests
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, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
c) Hemoglobin
d) Serum potassium
b) Liver function tests
Rationale: Statins can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring regular liver
monitoring.
4. What is the primary therapeutic use of thrombolytics?
a) Treat hypertension
b) Dissolve blood clots
c) Reduce cholesterol
d) Manage pain
b) Dissolve blood clots
5. What is a common side effect of macrolide antibiotics?
a) Photosensitivity
b) Gastrointestinal upset
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, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
c) Weight gain
d) Bradycardia
b) Gastrointestinal upset
6. What is the antidote for beta-blocker overdose?
a) Glucagon
b) Naloxone
c) Flumazenil
d) Acetylcysteine
a) Glucagon
7. What is a key patient education point for nitroglycerin?
a) Take with food
b) Store in a cool, dark place
c) Increase fluid intake
d) Avoid exercise
b) Store in a cool, dark place
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, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is light-sensitive and loses potency if
improperly stored.
8. What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs
like phenytoin?
a) Stimulate GABA receptors
b) Inhibit sodium channels
c) Block calcium channels
d) Increase dopamine release
b) Inhibit sodium channels
9. What is a common side effect of spironolactone?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Hyperkalemia
c) Weight loss
d) Hypertension
a) Hypokalemia
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EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
1. What is a common side effect of antihistamines?
a) Drowsiness
b) Hypertension
c) Weight loss
d) Hyperglycemia
a) Drowsiness
2. What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
a) Increase insulin secretion
b) Inhibit glucose absorption
c) Block sodium channels
d) Reduce insulin resistance
a) Increase insulin secretion
3. What is a key monitoring parameter for patients on statins?
a) Blood glucose
b) Liver function tests
END OF
PAGE
1
, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
c) Hemoglobin
d) Serum potassium
b) Liver function tests
Rationale: Statins can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring regular liver
monitoring.
4. What is the primary therapeutic use of thrombolytics?
a) Treat hypertension
b) Dissolve blood clots
c) Reduce cholesterol
d) Manage pain
b) Dissolve blood clots
5. What is a common side effect of macrolide antibiotics?
a) Photosensitivity
b) Gastrointestinal upset
END OF
PAGE
2
, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
c) Weight gain
d) Bradycardia
b) Gastrointestinal upset
6. What is the antidote for beta-blocker overdose?
a) Glucagon
b) Naloxone
c) Flumazenil
d) Acetylcysteine
a) Glucagon
7. What is a key patient education point for nitroglycerin?
a) Take with food
b) Store in a cool, dark place
c) Increase fluid intake
d) Avoid exercise
b) Store in a cool, dark place
END OF
PAGE
3
, NRG 200 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
FOR HUMAN CARING
NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is light-sensitive and loses potency if
improperly stored.
8. What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs
like phenytoin?
a) Stimulate GABA receptors
b) Inhibit sodium channels
c) Block calcium channels
d) Increase dopamine release
b) Inhibit sodium channels
9. What is a common side effect of spironolactone?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Hyperkalemia
c) Weight loss
d) Hypertension
a) Hypokalemia
END OF
PAGE
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